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Goldin Finance 117

Imminently expected to claim the title of Tianjin ’ s tallest building the Goldin Finance 117 project , currently on hold , but expected to reach completion in 2019 . The final height of the tower will be 1,957 ft , with 128 floors above ground and eight below . Upon completion , the tower will be divided , with the lower floors being dedicated to office space , and the upper levels serving as a luxury hotel . According to the Skyscraper Center , “ the surrounding Goldin Metropolitan development ... [ will contain ]... a large high-end residential area , entertainment venues , two international standard polo fields , training facilities , retail outlets , and green spaces .” The report adds that , “ a 200m office tower will be located nearby , satisfying the feng shui requirements set out for the development area .”

Ping An Finance Center

Located in the Futian District of
Shenzhen , China , the Ping An Finance Center is the tallest building in the city , and the second-tallest completed building in Asia . Construction finished in 2017 , with the tower reaching 1,965 ft . The building contains 115 floors above ground and five below . According to The Skyscraper Center , Ping An Finance Center represents “ a new generation of the prototypical Asian skyscraper : very tall , very dense , and hyper-connected ”. The tower is situated in the center of the city and connects to neighbouring commercial and residential properties by means of the Pearl River Delta high-speed rail corridor .
AUGUST 2018