Martes, Marso 06 2012

Skyscraper Mania: The Tallest Building in the Philippines

One of the Evidences that usually must be visible in a progressing city is the Health of it's
skyline. Metro Manila which top as the 2nd Richest Metropolitan Area in South East Asia after
Singapore is not an exception. With a record bullish growth of Philippine Economy in the Past
Decade as so the development of these Magnificent Monumental Edifices that continuously add
value and beauty to our skyscape.

The recent list of Philippines tallest Building from Wikipedia shows the variation of dates with
the current date shows the most number of tall building built. The Philippines top 15 tallest in
Reverse order:

#15 Summit 1 Mandaluyong - The Tallest Building along Shaw, Mandaluyong area. It was
intended to be built as a condominium but thanks to a local typhoon, it was forced to be
converted into an Office Building. It Currently under the Philippine Economic zone and it is
home to numerous IT and Call center company.
#14 Philamlife Tower- Standing along Paseo de Roxas. This Office Building is famous from
the Superior views it accommodates and from its amenities that is designed for
it's tenant Businesses. It is owned by the Philam Properties a subsidiary of Philam life.

# 13 One Corporate Center

# 12 Golden Empire Tower - A Splendorous Edifice sitting placidly viewing the most
breathtaking view in the world. This building considered as the most luxurious condominium in
the Philippines is the tallest building along Manila's Bay Area. For sure living in this building
with this magnificent view of the Horizon is like always waking up finding yourself in
dissonance with the reality.

# 11 Greenbelt Lorenzo Tower - Sitting in a Mesa with its brothers hugging each other.
This elegant Building complex in Makati is a trio of a view to see.
# 10 Union Bank Plaza - Like a twisted giant can in the middle of Ortigas, the building's
eccentric shape is the most distinguishable not just in Ortigas but to the
Philippines' skyscraper scene.

#9 Petron Mega Plaza

#8 One Rockwell West Tower - This Eminent building complex where the west tower is
located is maybe the most distinguishable building complex at night Glittering in its simple
night light like drums encircled by Christmas light.

#7 & #6 St. Francis Shangri-la twin Tower - Mimicking WTC twin tower but more
elegant in look. This residential twin tower located in Ortigas area is a picturesque sight to
behold.
#5 & #4 BSA twin Tower

#3 GT International Tower- One of the most prominent building in Makati CBD this
building reminds of King Arthur's sword stuck in revers position, showing the blade instead of
handle.
#2 PBCom Tower

#1 The Gramercy Residences

-Currently the tallest topped out Building/ Residential High rise in the Country. It is a new
marvel that will take out that breath from you. Named after the fashionable and prestigious
private park Gramercy Park in New York. Living in this kind of high rise will surely give that
feeling of exclusiveness and grandeur as like living in the posh district of Manhattan, New York.
Top 10 Tallest Buildings in the
World
This shouldn’t affect those with a fear of heights, but just in case, proceed with caution. The
only way to imagine what it’s like to be this high up is to remember the last time you were in
an airplane, because these buildings rise thousands of feet and often have their heads in the
clouds. China dominates, and even though the Freedom Tower won’t be complete until
2013, I’d like this list to remain relevant for at least a little while.

10. Kingkey 100: Shenzhen, China

Located in Shenzhen’s financial district, the Kingkey 100 is

named for its 100 floors, rising to a total of1,449 feet. The lower levels contain a mall, office
space that takes up 22 stories, and the remainder of the floors belong to the St. Regis Hotel
that opened last year.

9. Willis Tower: Chicago, Illinois

Willis Tower used to be called the Sears Tower until a naming rights change in 2009 by Willis
Group Holdings. The Tower is 108 stories and a total of 1,451 feet high. When it was
completed in 1973 it was the tallest building in the world, a title it held for almost 25 years.
More than one million people visit it every year, as it’s one of the most popular tourist
destinations in Chicago.

8. Zifeng Tower: Nanjing, China

The Zifeng Tower was completed in 2008 and is 1,480 feet tall with a total of 89 stories.
Designed by Adrian Smith, the building’s stair-step shape is functional, helping to separate
the retail centers, office spaces, restaurants, and a hotel and public observatory within.

7. Petronas Towers: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Also known as the Petronas Twin Towers, these twin skyscrapers are tied as the two number
seven tallest buildings in the world. They used to hold the coveted spot at number one in
1998, but in 2004 they were surpassed. They are however still the tallest twin buildings in the
world, coming in at 1,483 feet high and 88 floors.

6. International Commerce Centre: Hong Kong, China

The International Commerce Centre is a 1,588 feet tall skyscraper with a total of 118 floors.
It was completed in 2010 and stands as the tallest building in Hong Kong.

5. Shanghai World Financial Center: Shanghai, China

Made up of office space, hotels, and observation decks with a shopping mall on the ground
floor, the Shanghai World Financial Center reached its full height at 1,614 feet in 2007. It has
101 floors and the world’s highest observation deck at 1,555 feet above ground.

4. Taipei 101: Taipei, Taiwan

With 5 floors underground and 101 above, the Taipei 101 rises to a grand total of 1,669 feet.
It’s also the largest environmentally conscious skyscraper in the world, and is often where
Taiwan launches its fireworks during national celebrations.

3. One World Trade Center: New York, NY

Called both the Freedom Tower and One World Trade Center, this building will rise 104
stories high after its completion in 2013. It will then be the tallest building in the Western
Hemisphere. Its spire will stretch its height to 1,776 feet, referencing 1776, the year of
American Independence.

2. Makkah Royal Clock Tower Hotel: Mecca, Saudi Arabia

An attempt to modernize this holy city, the Mecca Royal Hotel Clock Tower is the tallest hotel
in the world, along with the tallest clock-tower and containing the world’s largest clock-face. It
stands at 1,972 feet high and has a whopping 120 floors.

1. Burj Khalifa: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Burj Khalifa, previously known as the Burj Dubai, is the tallest building in the world,
rising to a ridiculous 2,723 feet high with 163 floors. It took five years to build, and was
completed in 2009 in Dubai’s main business district.