#001 l Taipei 101 l TAIPEI l 509m l 101fl

[Wu-Gambino]

Taipei 101
Taipei, Taiwan

HEIGHT: 509 meters/1,671 feet
FLOORS: 101
COMPLETION: 2004
ARCHITECT: C.Y. Lee and Partners

Taipei 101 presents a new model for the Asian skyscraper, one explicitly evocative of traditional Chinese architecture. Designed as a segmented shaft of eight outward sloping segments, the tower resembles a giant glass pagoda. The green tinted glass cladding is meant to mimic the color of jade. The segments, consisting of eight floors, lean out slightly, creating the distinctly stacked or tiered silhouette.

The tower is dressed in ornamental motifs drawn from traditional Chinese architectural sources. Large scale ornamental elements and "auspicious emblems" cap each segment. Medallions grace the center of the tower, while decorative features protrude from the corners. An elaborate, stylized spire, 508m high, tops the structure. Lee's architecture employs botanical as well as traditional architectural themes. Each eight-storey segment has been likened to a segment of a bamboo stalk, and the whole project evokes, in the words of the architect, a sense of "petal-like" blooming, giving the tower a sense of "upgrading and fullness", which are important concepts in Chinese culture.

Despite its historicist references, the tower introduces a number of pioneering technological innovations. A giant pendulum suspended from the 92nd floor acts as a passive mass damper, reducing the building sway at the top of the tower, and counteracting the lateral forces induced by high winds and earthquakes. Other technical innovations include high-speed pressurized elevators that travel at record-breaking speeds. They will reach the observation deck in just 39 seconds.

[rj2uman]

I love it for two reasons the glass and the fact that it beats Petronas. I didn't give it a 10 b/c of the spire though 9/10

[TallBox]

Originally Posted by rj2uman

I love it for two reasons the glass and the fact that it beats Petronas. I didn't give it a 10 b/c of the spire though 9/10

i agree mate!

[Alweron]

Originally Posted by rj2uman

I love it for two reasons the glass and the fact that it beats Petronas. I didn't give it a 10 b/c of the spire though 9/10

How can you say that? Petronas towers are wonderful. Taipei is nice, but
not nearly as gorgeus as Petronas. In fact, if Taipei was much smaller, like 200 m, no one would like it as much as now. I only like it because it is the talled skyscraper ever built. I'm glad they will build much taller in Dubai.

[sequoias]

7/10, just not my style. It looks rather odd.

[Kommentare]

I'm not a big fan of this building,but i like that they kept traditional style......

7.5/10

[Sitol447]

7/10 - .....

A grandiose landmark with Eiffeltower-like visual strength of expression.

This building is truely an asset for the nation as well as for the rest of the world.

Spectacular in an unforced way, which gives it value for a seemingly endless period into the future.

9/10

[Sher]

10/10 for every new WTB.
Congratulation, Taipei!

[DRAKKO]

Originally Posted by Sher

This tower is spectacular and the zone in the one that this is OK 10/10

[Jo]

A WTB built in an earthquake zone, that's some engineering feat.

Lots of traditional design elements.. that's a plus as I see it, even if it means breaking up the facade in horizontal sections. It's a beautiful tower and an impressive sight!

9.5!

[hongkiu]

good building! 9/10

[Schroedinger's Cat]

great pictures though the building isn't great
7/10 for its height

[waterloo]

10/10 Perfect building.

[Style™]

What a great building! 8.5/10!

[Zegarkowy]

9/10

[TYW]

dun really like it but looks cool at night 6.5/10

[baqthier]

8/10. It's beautiful and obviously original. But too green.

[wolkenkrabber]

i like the ‘ä–k101 allot i really like the deisgn and the size of it is cool i gave it 10/10

[Imperial]

10/10!!!!!!!