South Korea has entered the list of countries with the tallest buildings as Lotte World Tower opened its doors to the public. Built by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates and Lotte Engineering and Construction, the Lotte World Tower is a 123-storey structure that has taken six years to complete. The skyscraper is set in the heart of Seoul’s elite business hub in Jamshil. The construction of the building cost $3.5 billion.
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The Seoul skyscraper is known for its smooth, tapered-glass exteriors. It houses luxury shops, high-end corporate offices, stylish apartments, and a seven-star hotel. The Lotte World Tower is also open to tourists and locals with its observation deck and gallery, overlooking Seoul City. The inclusion of Lotte World Tower in the list of the world’s top 10 tallest buildings has bumped off Malaysia’s Petronas Twin Towers.
Lotte World Tower has its share of controversies, too. In 2014, Seoul’s locals were puzzled with the discovery of sinkholes near the construction site, noting that it might not be safe for the public after it is put into completion. But the construction of the skyscraper continued despite great public opposition.
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Liza Dudzik is a contract and claims manager from Perth, Western Australia, who has overseen numerous large-scale construction projects including highways, roads, and public transportation stations. Follow this Twitter page to learn more about her professional work.
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