Emporis has named Gensler's Chinese tower in Shanghai - the second highest in the world - the best in the world, according to a report by News Atlas.
The Gensler tower in Shanghai is 632 meters high and features a 120-degree twisted design to mitigate the impact of wind.
The 632-meter-high tower, which features a 120-degree twist to mitigate the impact of wind at this height, cost an estimated $2.4 billion to build.
The Gensler Tower in Shanghai - the world's second-tallest tower - is the best in the world, according to a report by News Atlas.
A fleet of trucks poured reinforced concrete just for the tower's foundations for 36 hours straight and was equipped with 106 elevators moving at 20 meters per second to transport people from floor to floor.
A fleet of trucks poured reinforced concrete just for the tower's foundations for 36 hours straight.
The tower was covered with a double layer of glass and equipped with wind turbines to fully supply electricity for lighting, and was also equipped with a rainwater collection system used in heating and air conditioning systems, and the tower was built on an area of 420,000 square meters and consists of 128 floors.
The tower was built on an area of 420,000 square meters and consists of 128 floors.








