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SHANGHAI TOWER
SHANGHAI , CHINA
Owned by Shanghai Tower Construction & Development and reaching 2,073ft , Shanghai Tower is one of the most sustainable buildings in China , with 128 storeys . Awarded LEED Platinum , the building is also home to the world ’ s tallest turbines , creating 10 percent of the building ’ s electricity . With two glass facades encompassing over 20,000 panels , the unique building gently twists 120 degrees to counteract strong winds . Designed by Gensler , the mixed-use building is split into nine vertical sections , comprising of retail spaces , office facilities , hotel and cultural spaces , health and leisure facilities , restaurants and green spaces . The tower also houses a number of observation decks .
32 July 2017