The world’s fifth tallest tower is the Canton Tower. It is in China and is 1,982 feet in height. Its construction was completed in 2010.
This multifunctional tower was designed by the Dutch architect, Mark Hemel. The Canton Tower is designed in a twisted form.
The next tallest tower or the World’s top fourth tallest tower is the Shanghai Tower. It is also in China and is 2073 feet in height. Its construction was completed in 2015. It has 125 floors. It is a landmark and an icon in the financial and trade centre of China. The structure consists of a thick concrete core rather than a steel girder frame work as a structural skeleton.
The third tallest tower is the Tokyo Sky Tree. It is in Japan. It is 2,080 feet in height and the construction was completed in 2012. This is one of the tallest free-standing towers. The structure is earthquake resistant, due to the presence of an integrated mass damper to reduce structural vibrations.
The second place among the tallest towers goes to the Merdeka 118. It is in Malaysia and has a height of 2,227 feet. Its construction is 95 percent complete now. It has 83 floors. The tower is a mixed-use structure that consists of a shopping complex, offices, hotels and observation decks.
The world’s highest tower is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. It is 2,717 feet in height and the construction work was completed in 2010.
This mixed-use prominent structure has been the tallest Skyscraper in the world since the year 2010.
Nishathan Balaram
Grade 6-E
Jaffna Hindu College
Jaffna