TOP 10 TALLEST BUILDINGS
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PING AN FINANCE CENTRE
SHENZHEN , CHINA
Located in Shenzhen ’ s growing central business district , the Ping An Finance Centre has over 100 floors , spanning 1,965ft . Completed this year and named after Ping An Insurance , who own the building , the building has been designed in the shape of a prism as it rises , and has been constructed with steel , stone and glass . Achieving LEED Gold , the building is also home to the largest stainless steel façade worldwide .
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ABRAJ AL-BAIT CLOCK TOWER
MECCA , SAUDI ARABIA
Part of the Abraj Al Bait Complex , the Abraj Al-Bait Clock Tower spans 1,906ft . With over 70 floors , the building has over a thousand hotel rooms and residential spaces , named Fairmont Residences , in addition to dining , conference , corporate and leisure facilities . Owned by the government , the building is home to the largest elevated clocks worldwide , and constructed by the Saudi Binladin Group , who are also responsible for the Jeddah Tower ( under construction ) and the Doha Metro . One of the most expensive buildings in the world , a mall is situated on the lower levels , in addition to a prayer room , sophisticated transportation networks and viewing deck on the top floor , providing stunning views of the city .
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