60-744: Peter Murray may refer to: Peter Murray (architectural writer) (born 1944), British architectural journalist Peter Murray (art historian) (1920–1992), professor of history of art Peter Murray (Harvard Law School) , lecturer at Harvard Law School Pete Murray (born 1969), Australian singer-songwriter Pete Murray (DJ) (born 1925), British radio and television presenter Pete Murray (American musician) , American musician and singer-songwriter Peter Murray (Yorkshire Sculpture Park) , founding director of Yorkshire Sculpture Park Peter J. Murray (born 1951), retired mathematics teacher and children's author Peter Marshall Murray (1888–1969), president of
120-454: A 3-second 105-mile-per-hour (169 km/h) wind at a height of 10 meters, or equivalent to the lateral tower sway rate causing large crosswind oscillations . A double chamfered step design was found to dramatically reduce this crosswind oscillation, resulting in the final design's "double stairstep" corner facade. Architect C.Y. Lee also used extensive facade elements to represent the symbolic identity he pursued. These facade elements included
180-408: A 660-metric-ton (728-short-ton) steel pendulum that serves as a tuned mass damper , at a cost of NT$ 132 million (US$ 4 million). Suspended from the 92nd to the 88th floor, the pendulum sways to offset movements in the building caused by strong gusts. The tuned mass damper is visible to all visitors on the 88th through 92nd floors. It can reduce up to 40% of the tower's movements. Its ball,
240-485: A colossal ruyi that shades pedestrians. Each ruyi ornament on the exterior of the Taipei 101 tower stands at least 8 m (26 ft) tall. At night the bright yellow gleam from its pinnacle casts Taipei 101 in the role of a candle or torch upholding the ideals of liberty and welcome. From 6 to 10 p.m., the tower's lights display one of seven colors, according to a weekly schedule. From 26 February to 6 March 2022,
300-497: A condolence message in lights for the victims of a helicopter crash , which included a number of senior government officials. On 8 February 2020, it was reported that that some passengers of the Diamond Princess cruise liner, quarantined for an outbreak of COVID-19 , had visited Taipei 101 on 31 January at which point none exhibited symptoms. On 1 April 2020, the shopping center said it was reducing business hours due to
360-581: A height of half a kilometer (about 0.3 miles). As of 2023, Taipei 101 is the tallest building in Taiwan and the eleventh tallest building in the world. The elevators of Taipei 101 that transport passengers from the 5th to the 89th floor in 37 seconds (attaining 60.6 km/h (37.7 mph)) set speed records. In 2011, Taipei 101 was awarded a Platinum certificate rating under the LEED certification system for energy efficiency and environmental design, becoming
420-575: A number of features that enable the structure to withstand the Pacific Ring of Fire 's earthquakes and the region's tropical storms . The tower houses offices, restaurants, shops, and indoor and outdoor observatories . The tower is adjoined by a multilevel shopping mall that has the world's largest ruyi symbol as an exterior feature. In 1997, led by developer Harace Lin, the Taipei Financial Center Corporation ,
480-440: A popular local icon, with its own comic book and website. Taipei 101's characteristic blue-green glass curtain walls are double paned and glazed, offer heat and UV protection sufficient to block external heat by 50%, and can sustain impacts of 7 metric tons (8 short tons). The facade system of glass and aluminum panels installed into an inclined movement-resisting lattice contributes to overall lateral rigidity by tying back to
540-407: A proposal for a 66-story tower to serve as an anchor for new development in Taipei's 101 business district. Planners were considering taking the new structure to a more ambitious height only after an expat suggested it, along with many of the other features used in the design of the building. It was not until the summer of 2000 that the city granted a license for the construction of a 101-story tower on
600-677: A stack of take-out boxes as used in Western-style Chinese food ; of course, the stackable shape of such boxes is likewise derived from that of ancient money boxes. The four discs mounted on each face of the building where the pedestal meets the tower represent coins. The emblem placed over entrances shows three gold coins of ancient Chinese design with central holes shaped to imply the Arabic numerals 1-0-1 . The structure incorporates many shapes of squares and circles to symbolize yin and yang . Curled ruyi figures appear throughout
660-539: A team led by several Taiwan banks and insurance companies, won the rights to lease the site for 70 years and develop a building, placing the winning bid of NT$ 20,688,890,000 for the Build Operate Transfer agreement with the city government. Planning for Taipei 101 began in July 1997 during Chen Shui-bian 's term as Taipei mayor. Talks between merchants and city government officials initially centered on
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#1732786753113720-697: Is a British writer and commentator on architecture and the built environment. He co-founded New London Architecture and is Chairman of the London Society , in addition to being Master of the Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects . He is a keen cyclist and campaigner for cycling issues. Murray studied at the RWA School of Architecture and the Architectural Association School of Architecture , London, in
780-460: Is considered an unlucky number in Chinese culture, so instead the 44th floor is renamed the 43rd, and the actual 43rd floor becomes 42A. As of 1 January 2011, the highest occupied office floor (excluding the observatory and restaurants) was 75. The building appears to be at least 70% occupied at this point. The 92nd through 100th floors are officially designated as communication floors, although it
840-540: Is derived by measuring from the top of a 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) platform at the base. CTBUH standards, though, include the height of the platform in calculating the overall height, as it represents part of the man-made structure and is above the level of the surrounding pavement. Taipei 101 displaced the Petronas Towers as the tallest building in the world by 57.3 m (188 ft). The record it claimed for greatest height from ground to pinnacle
900-418: Is echoed in a clock that stands at its entrance. The clock runs on wind power drawn from the building's wind shear . Taipei 101, like many of its neighboring buildings, exemplifies the influence of feng shui philosophy. An example appears in the form of a large granite fountain at the intersection of Songlian Road and Xinyi Road near the tower's east entrance. A ball at the fountain's top spins toward
960-535: Is held at the Taipei City Hall . Visitors have a view of Taipei 101 which is surrounded by fireworks at midnight. Another popular location for crowds to gather to see the fireworks display is the public square of Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. Various sources, including the building's owners, give the height of Taipei 101 as 508 m (1,667 ft), roof height and top floor height as 448 m (1,470 ft) and 438 m (1,437 ft). This lower figure
1020-469: Is open during the same hours as weather permits. Tickets may be purchased on site in the shopping mall (5th floor) or in advance through the Observatory's website and allow access to the 88th through 91st floors via high-speed elevator. In 2019, its 101 top floor opened for the first time to the public, starting 14 June with only 36 people given access each day. The 91st-floor observatory used to be
1080-502: Is unknown if there are any radio or TV stations currently broadcasting from the top of Taipei 101. The 101st floor indoor/outdoor rooftop observatory opened to the public on 14 June 2019. The top 92-100 floors are labeled as communications floors. The double-deck elevators built by the Japanese Toshiba Elevator and Building Systems Corporation (TELC) set a new record in 2004 with the fastest ascending speeds in
1140-641: The Petronas Towers , which were previously the tallest skyscraper at 451.9 m (1,483 ft). The height to the top of the roof, at 449.2 m (1,474 ft), and highest occupied floor, at 439.2 m (1,441 ft), surpassed the previous records of the Willis Tower : 442 m (1,450 ft) and 412.4 m (1,353 ft), respectively. It also surpassed the 85-story, 347.5 m (1,140 ft) Tuntex Sky Tower in Kaohsiung as
1200-625: The Taipei World Financial Center , is a 508.0 m (1,667 ft), 101 story skyscraper in Taipei , Taiwan . It is owned by Taipei Financial Center Corporation . The building was officially classified as the world's tallest from its opening on 31 December 2004 (in time to celebrate New Year's Eve ). However, the Burj Khalifa surpassed Taipei 101 in 2010. Upon completion, it became the world's first skyscraper to exceed
1260-513: The tallest building in Taiwan and the 51-story, 244.15 m (801 ft) Shin Kong Life Tower as the tallest building in Taipei. Taipei 101 comprises 101 floors above ground, as well as five basement levels. The first building to break the half-kilometer mark in height, it was the world's tallest building from 31 March 2004 to 10 March 2010 (six years) until it was surpassed by the Burj Khalifa in 2010. For 12 years it also had
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#17327867531131320-843: The 1960s. Murray was editor of Building Design and then the RIBA Journal . In 1983, he launched Blueprint magazine with Deyan Sudjic ; this was followed by Eye , the international review of graphic design and Tate magazine for the Tate Gallery . He has worked on major projects around the world including Broadgate in the UK, Taipei 101 , Taiwan, Union Square in Hong Kong, Avant Seine in Paris and Hudson Yards and One World Trade Center in New York City. In 2004, Murray launched
1380-521: The 89th-floor observatory in 37 seconds. Each elevator features an aerodynamic body, full pressurization , state-of-the art emergency braking systems, and the world's first triple-stage anti-overshooting system. The cost for each elevator is NT$ 80 million (US$ 2.4 million). In 2016, the title for the fastest elevator was taken away by the Shanghai Tower in Shanghai. Shortly after,
1440-584: The Cycle to Cannes charity bike ride. In 2013, he took part in a 6000 km cycle ride for charity from Portland, Oregon to Portland Place , London researching the implementation of cycling strategies in US cities. Taipei 101 25°2′1.11″N 121°33′53.59″E / 25.0336417°N 121.5648861°E / 25.0336417; 121.5648861 Taipei 101 ( Chinese : 台北101 ; pinyin : Táiběi 101 ; stylized in all caps ), formerly known as
1500-590: The Indoor Observatory hosts a regular series of exhibitions. The artists represented have included Wu Ching (gold sculpture), Ping-huang Chang (traditional painting) and Po-lin Chi (aerial photography). 85TD Taipei 101 Conference Center Sui Business Lounge Taipei 101 features an indoor observation deck on the 88th and 89th floors, and two outdoor observation decks (91st floor and 101st floor), all offering 360-degree views and attract visitors from around
1560-543: The National Medical Association, 1932–1933 Peter Murray (rugby union) (1884–1968), New Zealand rugby union player and politician See also [ edit ] Peter Murray-Rust (born 1941), chemist Peter Murray-Willis (1910–1995), English cricketer [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about people with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
1620-475: The Outdoor Observatory. The Outdoor Observatories, at 391.8 m (1,285 ft) and 449.2 m (1,474 ft) above ground, is the second-highest observation deck ever provided in a skyscraper and the highest such platform in Taiwan. The Indoor Observatory is open thirteen hours a day (9:00 am–10:00 pm) throughout the week as well as on special occasions; the Outdoor Observatory
1680-632: The arts, architecture, city planning, design and publication and to charity. He is Chairman of the London Society , Deputy Chairman of the Bedford Park Society , a member of the Construction Industry Cycling Commission and of the Mayor's Design Advisory Group. He is on the board of developer Be First, an urban regeneration company wholly owned by Barking and Dagenham Council. In 2005, Murray started
1740-511: The building, and construction work was able to restart within a week. Taipei 101's roof was completed three years later on 1 July 2003. In 2004, work on Taipei 101 was completed by Samsung C&T , a South Korean construction company. Ma Ying-jeou , in his first term as Taipei mayor, fastened a golden bolt to signify the achievement. The formal opening of the tower took place on New Year's Eve 2004. President Chen Shui-bian, Taipei Mayor Ma Ying-jeou and Legislative Speaker Wang Jin-pyng cut
1800-560: The coronavirus pandemic. It had started checking shopper's temperatures in February. On 21 May the building said it would resume normal business hours in June, as the country had effectively limited the spread of COVID-19. Taipei 101 is the site of many special events. Art exhibits, as noted above, regularly take place in the Observatory. A few noteworthy dates since the tower's opening include these below: The New Year's Eve Show in Taipei
1860-458: The exterior. These features, combined with the solidity of its foundation , made Taipei 101 one of the most stable buildings ever constructed. The foundation is reinforced by 380 piles driven 80 m (262 ft) into the ground, extending as far as 30 m (98 ft) into the bedrock. Each pile is 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) in diameter and can bear a load of 1,000–1,320 metric tons (1,100–1,460 short tons). Motioneering designed
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1920-503: The fastest elevator, at 61 kilometres per hour (38 mph). It also has the largest wind damper in the world, at 18 feet across. As of 2023, Taipei 101 is the eleventh-tallest building in the world, according to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat 's official rankings. Taipei 101 is designed to withstand typhoon winds and earthquake tremors that are common in the area in the east of Taiwan. Evergreen Consulting Engineering,
1980-566: The first London Architecture Biennale (now the London Festival of Architecture ) in Clerkenwell . He is chairman of New London Architecture: the centre for London's built environment and President of Wordsearch , a consultancy explaining and promoting architecture, planning and the built environment. A prolific author, his works include The Saga of Sydney Opera House , "A passion to build" and "Architecture and Commerce." Murray
2040-493: The flow of ch'i . Two restaurants have opened on the 85th floor: Diamond Tony's, which offers European-style seafood and steak, and 85TD, which offers Chinese style cuisine. Occupying all of the 86th floor is Taiwanese high-class buffet restaurant A Joy [ zh ] . Din Tai Fung , several international dining establishments and retail outlets also operate in the adjoining mall. The multistory retail mall adjoining
2100-424: The glass, curtain walls , and other features. Most designs achieve the necessary strength by enlarging critical structural elements such as bracing. Because of the height of Taipei 101, combined with the surrounding area's geology—the building is located just 660 ft (200 m) away from a major fault line Outrigger trusses, located at eight-floor intervals, connect the columns in the building's core to those on
2160-455: The green tinted glass for the indigenous slender bamboo look, eight upper outwards inclined tiers of pagoda each with eight floors, a ruyi and a money box symbol between the two facade sections among others. Taipei 101's own roof and facade recycled water system meets 20–30% of the building's water needs. In July 2011, Taipei 101 was certified "the world's tallest green building" under LEED standards. The height of 101 floors commemorates
2220-423: The highest floor that open to the public until 14 June 2019 when it was announced by the building's management team that the 101st floor (at 460 meters above sea level) will be opened to the general public, with a quota of 36 people per day and is subject to prior booking. Going onto the outdoor viewing platform requires safety equipment, such as a safety belt buckled to the railing. On its opening date, Taipei 101
2280-449: The largest damper ball in the world, consists of 41 circular steel plates of varying diameters, each 125 mm (4.92 in) thick, welded together to form a 5.5-meter-diameter (18 ft) ball. Two additional tuned mass dampers, each weighing 6 metric tons (7 short tons), are installed at the tip of the spire which help prevent damage to the structure due to strong wind loads. On 8 August 2015, strong winds from Typhoon Soudelor swayed
2340-485: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Peter_Murray&oldid=982994873 " Category : Human name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Peter Murray (architectural writer) Peter Gerald Stewart Murray OBE FRSA Hon. FRIBA (born 6 April 1944 )
2400-487: The main damper by 1 meter (39 in)—the largest movement ever recorded by the damper. The damper has become such a popular tourist attraction that the city contracted Sanrio to create a mascot: the Damper Baby. Four versions of the Damper Baby ("Rich Gold", "Cool Black", "Smart Silver" and "Lucky Red") were designed and made into figurines and souvenirs sold in various Taipei 101 gift shops. Damper Baby has become
2460-456: The mega-columns with one-story high trusses at every eighth floor. This facade system is, therefore, able to withstand up to 95 mm (4 in) of seismic lateral displacements without damage. The facade system is also known as a Damper. The original corners of the facade were tested at RWDI in Ontario , Canada. A simulation of a 100-year storm at RWDI revealed a vortex that formed during
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2520-480: The number eight is associated with abundance, prosperity and good fortune . The repeated segments simultaneously recall the rhythms of an Asian pagoda (a tower linking earth and sky, also evoked in the Petronas Towers), a stalk of bamboo (an icon of learning and growth), and a stack of ancient Chinese ingots or money boxes (a symbol of abundance). Popular humor sometimes likens the building's shape to
2580-409: The project cost NT$ 60 million (US$ 2.08 million), it is expected to save 14.4 million kilowatt-hours of electricity, or an 18% energy-saving, equivalent to NT$ 36 million (US$ 1.2 million) in energy costs each year. In 2019, it was named among the 50 most influential skyscrapers in the world by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat . On 4 January 2020, the building had
2640-409: The renewal of time: the new century that arrived as the tower was built (100+1) and all the new years that follow (1 January = 1-01). It symbolizes lofty ideals by going one better on 100, a traditional number of perfection. The number also evokes the binary numeral system used in digital technology. The main tower features a series of eight segments of eight floors each. In Chinese-speaking cultures
2700-629: The ribbon. Open-air concerts featured a number of popular performers, including singers A-Mei and Stefanie Sun . Visitors rode the elevators to the Observatory for the first time. A few hours later the first fireworks show at Taipei 101 heralded the arrival of a new year. It replaced the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur as the world's tallest building. The Taipei Financial Center Corporation (TFCC) announced plans on 2 November 2009 to make Taipei 101 "the world's tallest green building" by summer of 2011 as measured by LEED standards. The structure
2760-425: The site. In the meantime, construction proceeded and the first tower column was erected in the summer of 2001. A major earthquake struck Taiwan on 31 March 2002, sending a construction crane falling from the 56th floor to Xinyi Road. The crane crushed several vehicles and caused five deaths - two crane operators and three workers who were not properly harnessed. However, an inspection showed no structural damage to
2820-409: The structural engineer, designed Taipei 101 to withstand gale winds of 60 meters per second (197 ft/s), (216 km/h or 134 mph), as well as the strongest earthquakes in a 2,500-year cycle. Taipei 101 was designed to be flexible as well as structurally resistant, because while flexibility prevents structural damage, resistance ensures comfort both for the occupants and for the protection of
2880-412: The structure as a design motif . Though the shape of each ruyi at Taipei 101 is traditional, its rendering in industrial metal is plainly modern. The ruyi is a talisman of ancient origin associated in art with heavenly clouds. It connotes healing, protection and fulfillment. It appears in celebrations of the attainment of new career heights. The sweeping curved roof of the adjoining mall culminates in
2940-408: The tallest and largest green building in the world. The structure regularly appears as an icon of Taipei in international media, and the Taipei 101 fireworks displays are a regular feature of New Year's Eve broadcasts and celebrations. Taipei 101's postmodernist architectural style evokes traditional Asian aesthetics in a modern structure employing industrial materials. Its design incorporates
3000-751: The title for the world's fastest elevator was passed on yet again to the Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre . Many works of art appear in and around Taipei 101. These include: German artist Rebecca Horn 's Dialog between Yin and Yang in 2002 (steel, iron), American artist Robert Indiana 's 1-0 in 2002 and Love in 2003 (aluminum), French artist Ariel Moscovici 's Between Earth and Sky in 2002 (rose de la claret granite), Taiwanese artist Chung Pu's Global Circle In 2002 (black granite, white marble), British artist Jill Watson's City Composition in 2002 (Bronze), and Taiwanese artist Kang Mu Hsiang's Infinite Life in 2013 (aluminum). Moreover,
3060-471: The tower is home to hundreds of fashionable stores, restaurants, clubs and other attractions. The mall's interior is modern in design even as it makes use of traditional elements. The curled ruyi symbol is a recurring motif inside the mall. Many features of the interior also observe feng shui traditions. A tenant directory is posted in the first floor's lobby (visible from the Xinyi entrance). The number 4
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#17327867531133120-426: The tower. As a work of public art the fountain offers a contrast to the tower in texture even as its design echoes the tower's rhythms. The fountain also serves a practical function in feng shui philosophy. A T intersection near the entrance of a building represents a potential drain of positive energy, or ch'i , from the structure and its occupants. Placing flowing water at such spots is thought to help redirect
3180-419: The typical colors were replaced by blue and yellow in solidarity with Ukraine , in response to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine . The adjoining Taipei 101 on the east side connects the landmark further with the symbolism of time. The design of the circular park doubles as the face of a giant sundial . The tower itself casts the shadow to mark afternoon hours for the building's occupants. The park's design
3240-491: The world. At 60.6 kilometers (37.7 mi) per hour, 16.83 m (55.22 ft) per second, or 1,010 m/min, the speed of Taipei 101's elevators is 34.7% faster than the previous record holders of the Yokohama Landmark Tower elevator , Yokohama , Japan, which reaches speeds of 12.5 m (41 ft) per second (45 km/h, 28 mph). Taipei 101's elevators transport visitors from the fifth floor to
3300-433: The world. The Indoor Observatory stands 383.4 m (1,258 ft) above ground, offering a comfortable environment, large windows with UV protection, recorded voice tours in eight languages, and informative displays and special exhibits. Here, one may view the skyscraper's main damper, which is the world's largest and heaviest visible damper, and buy food, drinks and gift items. Two more flights of stairs take visitors up to
3360-438: Was already designed to be energy-efficient, with double-pane windows blocking external heat by 50% and recycled water meeting 20–30% of the building's needs. LEED certification would entail inspections and upgrades in wiring, water and lighting equipment at a cost of NT$ 60 million (US$ 1.8 million). Estimates showed the savings resulting from the modifications paid for the cost of making them within three years. The project
3420-737: Was awarded the Emporis Skyscraper Award, coming in 1st place. Taipei 101 was awarded the top award platinum rating, by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), the globally recognized green building ranking system of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), making the skyscraper the tallest energy conservation building in the world. In 2017, Taipei 101 was awarded the Asia Responsible Entrepreneurship Award (AREA). Taipei 101
3480-469: Was carried out under the guidance of an international team composed of Siemens Building Technologies , architect and interior designer Steven Leach Group and the LEED advisory firm EcoTech International. The company applied for a platinum-degree certification with LEED in early 2011. On 28 July 2011, Taipei 101 received LEED platinum certification under "Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance". Although
3540-825: Was made a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in 1989 and an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects in 1999. He is a member of the Academy of Urbanism, a board member of the Center for Active Design and of the Association of Architectural Organisations. Murray was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2021 Birthday Honours for services to leadership in
3600-675: Was surpassed by the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, which is 829.8 m (2,722 ft) in height. Taipei 101's records for roof height and highest occupied floor briefly passed to the Shanghai World Financial Center in 2008, which in turn yielded these records as well to the Burj. Taipei 101 was the world's tallest building, at 508.2 m (1,667 ft) as measured to its architectural top ( spire ), exceeding that of
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