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

Wu-Gambino · January 22nd, 2004, 10:24 PM

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 · January 22nd, 2004, 10:34 PM

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

Kommentare · January 22nd, 2004, 10:34 PM

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

7.5/10

January 22nd, 2004, 11:14 PM

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 · January 23rd, 2004, 12:29 AM

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

Jo · January 23rd, 2004, 04:20 AM

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 · January 23rd, 2004, 06:58 AM

good building! 9/10

Schroedinger's Cat · January 23rd, 2004, 04:31 PM

great pictures though the building isn't great

7/10 for its height

waterloo · January 23rd, 2004, 10:17 PM

10/10 Perfect building.

Style™ · January 24th, 2004, 05:08 AM

What a great building! 8.5/10!

***TYW*** · January 24th, 2004, 12:23 PM

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

baqthier · January 24th, 2004, 11:25 PM

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

wolkenkrabber · January 25th, 2004, 03:31 AM

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

Imperfect Ending · January 26th, 2004, 04:48 AM

8

It kinda bothers me

Xeni-2 · January 26th, 2004, 06:24 PM

I don't like too this building.

It is too cubic and it's the same architecture on all the sides.

I puts 6.5 nevertheless because it is modern and rather high.

Frankfurter21 · January 27th, 2004, 06:08 PM

7/10, only because of its height....
I hope there will be built another scraper which will hold the crown... I don't like that "traditional" (asian) style

il fenomeno · January 27th, 2004, 06:14 PM

3 or less. a pile of chinese food boxes

Imperfect Ending · January 29th, 2004, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Frankfurter21

7/10, only because of its height....
I hope there will be built another scraper which will hold the crown... I don't like that "traditional" (asian) style

Well its from an "traditional" (asian) country... what do you expect...?

ryanr · January 31st, 2004, 08:09 AM

I agree with Aquamadoor, its in Asia so why not make it Asian style? Does everything have to be western?

I think its a great looking building. Very sleek and stylish. The facade is awesome. The building is also quite amazing during the night. I give it a 10/10.

And for il fenomeno, isnt it cool how they were able to take something so simple like a chinese food box and use it for a design of WTB. That's if you look it at that way.

AtlanticaC5 · February 1st, 2004, 01:19 PM

9/10

A great skyscraper, it's really worth the World's Tallest-titel IMO. I really like the color of it!

View Poll Results: Taipei 101, Taipei
10.0	518	22.46%
9.5	228	9.89%
9.0	282	12.23%
8.5	186	8.07%
8.0	227	9.84%
7.5	131	5.68%
7.0	154	6.68%
6.5	63	2.73%
6.0	74	3.21%
5.5	38	1.65%
5.0	67	2.91%
4.5	27	1.17%
4.0	42	1.82%
3.5	31	1.34%
3.0 or less	238	10.32%
Voters: 2306. You may not vote on this poll

January 22nd, 2004, 10:24 PM	#1
Wu-Gambino Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,679 Likes (Received): 2	#001 l Taipei 101 l TAIPEI l 509m l 101fl 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. Last edited by ZZ-II; June 19th, 2008 at 06:29 PM.

January 22nd, 2004, 10:34 PM	#2
rj2uman PRES Huaiwei Fanclub Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 568 Likes (Received): 0	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 __________________ HMMM Interesting....

January 22nd, 2004, 10:34 PM	#3
Kommentare Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Kaunas, Lithuania Posts: 447 Likes (Received): 0	I'm not a big fan of this building,but i like that they kept traditional style...... 7.5/10 __________________ X

January 23rd, 2004, 04:20 AM	#6
Jo Iron horse rider dlx Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Östersund Posts: 4,282 Likes (Received): 2	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! __________________ ........................................ 010010000110100100100000011101000110100001100101011100100110010100100001

January 22nd, 2004, 11:14 PM	#4
airsickpenthousedweller Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	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

January 23rd, 2004, 12:29 AM	#5
Sher patience Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 340 Likes (Received): 0	10/10 for every new WTB. Congratulation, Taipei!

January 23rd, 2004, 06:58 AM	#7
hongkiu Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Asteroid B-612 Posts: 54 Likes (Received): 0	good building! 9/10 __________________ Hope gave fertility to the earth. Bravery wakened fire. Nurturance turned water into life. Curiosity set wisdom on the winds.

January 23rd, 2004, 04:31 PM	#8
Schroedinger's Cat Krakus rodowity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kraków Posts: 5,751 Likes (Received): 0	great pictures though the building isn't great 7/10 for its height __________________ 1923 1925 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1933 1934 1936 1938 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1953 1966 1976 1978 1981 1991 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2008 2009 2010 2011

January 23rd, 2004, 10:17 PM	#9
waterloo 긴生머리의그女 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: BUSAN Posts: 732 Likes (Received): 1	10/10 Perfect building. __________________ They were just poor people with no food to eat. Nothing to be happy about... -feverwin-

January 24th, 2004, 05:08 AM	#10
Style™ King of the Queen Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,146 Likes (Received): 0	What a great building! 8.5/10! __________________ Queen City Pulse

January 24th, 2004, 12:23 PM	#11
*TYW* Penang Skyscrapers Hunter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: George Town Posts: 9,276 Likes (Received): 1	dun really like it but looks cool at night 6.5/10 __________________ THE CITY OF GEORGE TOWN, PENANG - 55 YEARS (1ST JANUARY 1957) "the said Municipality of George Town shall on the First Day of January in the Year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fifty seven and forever thereafter be a city and shall be called and styled the CITY OF GEORGE TOWN instead of the Municipality of George Town and shall thenceforth have all such rank, liberties, privileges and immunities as are incident to a city." - Queen Elizabeth II

January 24th, 2004, 11:25 PM	#12
baqthier RISING LIKE A SPIRE! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Land of The Petronas Towers Posts: 6,304 Likes (Received): 1	8/10. It's beautiful and obviously original. But too green. __________________ Whatever lah! *7 YEARS OF THE MALAYSIAN FORUM Since 22nd Dec, 2002* - Kuala Lumpur Sky - Penang Sky

January 25th, 2004, 03:31 AM	#13
wolkenkrabber Expert Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: same city as Jo Posts: 928 Likes (Received): 1	i like the ‘ä–k101 allot i really like the deisgn and the size of it is cool i gave it 10/10

January 26th, 2004, 04:48 AM	#14
Imperfect Ending Or is it? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: In Portland, Oregon with Leo Posts: 10,444 Likes (Received): 24	8 It kinda bothers me __________________ Las Vegas \| Los Angeles \| San Diego \| San Francisco West Coast Road Trip \| Road Trip Part 2 ︷︸︸︷︸︷︷︸︷︸

January 26th, 2004, 06:24 PM	#15
Xeni-2 Tōkyō itsumademo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Paris metro area Posts: 380 Likes (Received): 0	I don't like too this building. It is too cubic and it's the same architecture on all the sides. I puts 6.5 nevertheless because it is modern and rather high. __________________ Tōkyō itsumademo Last edited by Xeni-2; February 20th, 2004 at 08:27 PM.

January 27th, 2004, 06:08 PM	#16
Frankfurter21 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Frankfurt Posts: 5 Likes (Received): 0	7/10, only because of its height.... I hope there will be built another scraper which will hold the crown... I don't like that "traditional" (asian) style

January 27th, 2004, 06:14 PM	#17
il fenomeno postings fürs herz ♥ Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: milão - mas eu sou do brasil! Posts: 4,233 Likes (Received): 3604	3 or less. a pile of chinese food boxes

January 31st, 2004, 08:09 AM	#19
ryanr Registered non-User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 6,664 Likes (Received): 7	I agree with Aquamadoor, its in Asia so why not make it Asian style? Does everything have to be western? I think its a great looking building. Very sleek and stylish. The facade is awesome. The building is also quite amazing during the night. I give it a 10/10. And for il fenomeno, isnt it cool how they were able to take something so simple like a chinese food box and use it for a design of WTB. That's if you look it at that way.

February 1st, 2004, 01:19 PM	#20
AtlanticaC5 Right Here, Right Now Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stockholm Posts: 2,655 Likes (Received): 0	9/10 A great skyscraper, it's really worth the World's Tallest-titel IMO. I really like the color of it! __________________ Higher and higher, straight up we'll climb

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode