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Reaching 1,776ft , the One World Trade Center has become the tallest building in the US . Designed by architect Skidmore , Owings and Merrill , the building has 104 stories , with entrances on all four sides and three million rentable square feet for local businesses . The building has a reinforced concrete base and three-foot-thick reinforced concrete walls within all stairwells and elevator shafts . From the 20th floor , the tower ’ s edges are chamfered to produce eight isosceles triangles , creating a central octagon . The build encompasses a spire at the top and an observation deck , which is located on the 100th floor . Visitors can also visit cafes , restaurants and event spaces within floors 101-102 . Achieving LEED Gold , the building houses a number of sustainable features , such rainwater harvesting , hydroelectric and wind power . The majority of the building ’ s interior is even constructed from recyclables and waste products .

Only recently completed this year , the Lotte World Tower has now cemented its place as the fifth tallest building in the world , reaching heights of 555 metres . Constructed to LEED Gold , the building was designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates and BAUM Architects , encompassing a world-class hotel , retail facilities , sophisticated officetels and entertainment facilities . Locals and tourists can also visit the rooftop café , glass bottomed observation deck and outdoor plaza .

30 July 2017