Top 10 highest buildings in the world

01]Burj Khalifa

The Burj Khalifa, a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is the highest structure on the planet right now. It was finished in 2010 and was created by the Chicago-based architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.

The Burj Khalifa has 163 stories and is 828 meters (2,716 ft) tall. It has a total floor space of 309,473 square meters with a Y-shaped layout. The tower, which has hotels, offices, apartments, and observation decks, is largely utilized for business and residential reasons.

The building's construction started in 2004 and was finished seven years later. It is made of reinforced concrete and features a distinctive cladding system made up of more than 26,000 glass panels. A famous symbol of Dubai, the Burj Khalifa has gained popularity as a tourist destination.

02]Shanghai Tower

In the Pudong neighborhood of Shanghai, China, there is a skyscraper called the Shanghai Tower. At a height of 632 meters (2,073 ft) and 128 stories, it is the second-tallest structure in the world as of the knowledge cutoff date of September 2021.

The American architectural company Gensler created the skyscraper, and work on it started in 2008 and was finished in 2015. The structure has a variety of uses, including offices, hotels, exposition halls, observation decks, and retail spaces. The skyscraper also has the fastest elevator in the world, which has a top speed of 73.8 kilometers per hour (45.9 miles per hour).

Traditional Chinese architecture served as inspiration for the Shanghai Tower's design, which also has a twisting, tapering shape that lessens the building's exposure to wind. Its unusual design also allows for natural sunlight and ventilation, which lowers the building's energy use. The Shanghai Tower, a representation of Shanghai's quick rise, is now a well-liked tourist destination.

03]Abraj Al Bait Clock Tower

The Abraj Al Bait Clock Tower, also known as the Makkah Royal Clock Tower, is a building complex located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is one of the tallest buildings in the world, standing at a height of 601 meters (1,971 feet) with 120 floors.

The building complex was built to accommodate Muslim pilgrims who visit Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage. It consists of several structures, including a hotel, shopping mall, convention center, and apartments. The most distinctive feature of the complex is the clock tower, which has the world's largest clock face and is visible from a distance of several kilometers.

The Abraj Al Bait Clock Tower was completed in 2012 and is designed to withstand the extreme weather conditions of the region. It is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including a cooling system that uses ice to regulate the building's temperature. The complex has become an important landmark of Mecca and is a symbol of Saudi Arabia's modernization and development.

04]Ping An Finance Center

The supertall Ping An Financial Center is a skyscraper in the Chinese province of Guangdong's city of Shenzhen. It is now the fourth tallest structure in the world, as of the knowledge cutoff date of September 2021, standing at a height of 599 meters (1,965 ft). The structure, which was finished in 2017, has offices, a five-star hotel, and observation decks. The tower has a distinctive, streamlined look because of its "taught string" architectural inspiration. Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, an architectural company, was hired by Ping An Insurance to produce the structure.

05]Lotte World Tower

In Seoul, South Korea, there is a supertall skyscraper called Lotte World Tower. As of my knowledge cutoff date of September 2021, stands 555 meters (1,819 feet) tall, making it the fifth tallest skyscraper in the world. The skyscraper has six levels below ground and 123 floors above it. It was finished in 2017. It has a mixed-use design with office space, apartments, a five-star hotel, a rooftop observatory, and retail space. The South Korean corporation Lotte Group constructed the tower, which was created by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates. With a tapering form and curving edges evoking the shape of a traditional Korean vase, the tower's design was influenced by traditional Korean art and culture.

06] One World Trade Center

One World Trade Center is a skyscraper located in Lower Manhattan, New York City, United States. It has a height of 541 meters (1,776 feet), making it the sixth tallest building in the world as of my knowledge cutoff date of September 2021. The tower was completed in 2014 and has 104 floors above ground and five below. It was built on the site of the original World Trade Center, which was destroyed in the September 11 attacks. One World Trade Center serves as the main building of the rebuilt World Trade Center complex and features office space, an observation deck, and an antenna on its rooftop. The tower was developed by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and was designed by the architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Its design is inspired by the concept of a "minimalist form that recedes from the skyline," with a tapering form and an asymmetric spire that reaches a symbolic height of 1,776 feet.

07]Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre

Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre is a supertall skyscraper located in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China. It has a height of 530 meters (1,740 feet), making it the seventh tallest building in the world as of my knowledge cutoff date of September 2021. The tower was completed in 2016 and has 111 floors above ground and five below. It features office space, a luxury hotel, and observation decks. The tower was developed by Chow Tai Fook Enterprises and designed by the architectural firm Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates. Its design is characterized by a diamond-shaped crown at the top, which gives it a distinctive appearance on the Guangzhou skyline. The tower's design is also focused on sustainability, with features such as a double-layered, low-E coated glass curtain wall and a rainwater harvesting system.

08]Tianjin CTF Finance Centre

Tianjin CTF Finance Centre is a supertall skyscraper located in Tianjin, China. It has a height of 530 meters (1,739 feet), making it the eighth tallest building in the world as of my knowledge cutoff date of September 2021. The tower was completed in 2019 and has 98 floors above ground and four below. It features office space, a hotel, and retail space. The tower was developed by Chow Tai Fook Enterprises and designed by the architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Its design is characterized by a trapezoidal form that tapers as it rises, with a crown at the top that features a series of overlapping petals. The tower also includes sustainable features such as a high-performance envelope and an efficient heating and cooling system.

09]CITIC Tower

CITIC Tower, also known as China Zun, is a supertall skyscraper located in Beijing, China. It has a height of 528 meters (1,732 feet), making it the ninth tallest building in the world as of my knowledge cutoff date of September 2021. The tower was completed in 2018 and has 108 floors above ground and five below. It features office space, a hotel, and retail space. The tower was developed by CITIC Group and designed by the architectural firm Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates. Its design is inspired by the shape of a traditional Chinese ceremonial vessel known as a "zun," with a cylindrical form that tapers towards the top. The tower's exterior is clad in vertical bronze fins that are intended to reflect the colors of the Beijing skyline at different times of day

10] TAIPEI 101

TAIPEI 101 is a skyscraper located in Taipei, Taiwan. It has a height of 508 meters (1,667 feet),. The tower was completed in 2004 and has 101 floors above ground and five below. It features office space, a shopping mall, and observation decks. The tower was developed by the Taipei Financial Center Corporation and designed by the architectural firm C.Y. Lee & Partners. Its design is inspired by a bamboo plant, with eight sections of the tower that taper towards the top like a stalk of bamboo. The tower also incorporates sustainable design features, such as double-pane glass and a rainwater recycling system. TAIPEI 101 held the title of the world's tallest building from its completion in 2004 until it was surpassed by the Burj Khalifa in Dubai in 2010