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Taipei City in the afternoon

Tapei 101, Taiwan – 1667 feet

Standing at 1667 feet tall, the 101-floored Tapei 101 is located in Taipei City. The structure is best known for having once held the position of world’s tallest building after its construction in 2004, as well as for having a unique blue-green glass curtain tint. The building was designed and constructed by C. Y. Lee & Partners and KTRT Joint Venture and has the flexibility and resilience to withstand earthquake tremors and typhoon winds. This structure has also been awarded by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). It is an example of postmodern architecture.