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Tallest building in the world from 2004-2010, has 8 main sections of 8 floors shaped like Chinese takeout boxes, the top section is lit up a different color of the rainbow for each day of the week. Upper floors contain a tuned mass damper Taipei 101
In a complex with the second largest shopping mall by total area in the world (Dubai Mall), 3 curved wings in a Y shape that support the building’s height, exact height was kept a secret until it opened. (Architect: Adrian Smith) Burj Khalifa
Built in the Art Deco style, surpassed the Chrysler Building as the tallest building in the world in 1931. Was surpassed in height by the World Trade Center until it regained the title after the towers fell. Original plans:station for Zeppelins at the top Empire State Building
World’s most expensive building, located in Mecca, contains world’s largest clock face. (Architect: firm founded by Osama bin Laden’s father) Abraj Al-Bait
World’s second tallest building, located in Pudong district next to Jin Mao Tower. Twists as it ascends and contains the second tallest observation deck. (Architect: Jun Xia) Shanghai Tower
Is a symbolic 1776 feet tall and was part of a plan developed by Daniel Libeskind One World Trade Center
When opened in 1973, it was the tallest building in the world. Design inspired by a pack of cigarettes & includes 3 sets of 3 tubes reaching different heights Willis Tower
Were the largest buildings in the world from 1998-2004, named after the petroleum company HQ. Cross section of building resembles Islamic symbol. Connected by a sky bridge on the 41st and 42nd levels Petronas Towers
Largest building designed by a woman, 3 connected portions of increasing height St. Regis Chicago (Vista Tower)
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