Xinyi District or Sinyi District is considered the financial district of Taipei , Taiwan . The district is also one of the shopping area in Taipei, anchored by a number of department stores and malls.
68-504: Xinyi District includes Taipei 101 , Taipei International Convention Center , Taipei World Trade Center , Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall and various shopping malls and entertainment venues. During Japanese rule (1895–1945), Matsuyama Village ( Japanese : 松山庄 ) covered modern day Xinyi and Songshan districts. The village was named after Matsuyama City in Japan and formed part of Shichisei District, Taihoku Prefecture . Matsuyama Village
136-454: 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
204-408: 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,
272-485: 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,
340-405: A complete circle around the island. TRA's West Coast line and Badu-Hualien section feature mostly double-track, electrification, modern colour light and cab signalling, overrun protection, and centralized traffic control (CTC). South-link line , east coast Taitung (converted from 762 mm gauge), and three “tourist” branches are non-electrified single-track with passing sidings. Because of
408-497: 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
476-421: A floor dedicated to children's books, a Japanese bookstore, art bookstore, Simplified Chinese book collection, and more. There are event halls where authors address their articles or topics related to their books. Located at 12, Songshou Rd ( 台北市松壽路12號9樓 ), this building was formerly called New York New York. After ATT Group bought the mall in 2010 it was closed, remodeled, and opened under the name ATT 4 FUN in
544-581: 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
612-421: A large fnac store on B2; A11 , which features products for the entire family. Each building has a number of restaurants, featuring cuisines from around the world. Eslite Bookstore, Taiwan's premier bookstore, opened their flagship store in the district in early 2006. Spanning over 7 floors, this bookstore is the largest in Taiwan. The bookstore has an expansive magazine collection (especially foreign magazines),
680-575: 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 ,
748-440: 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
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#1732765740166816-407: 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
884-677: 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
952-539: 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
1020-460: 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
1088-540: 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
1156-418: 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
1224-535: 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
1292-469: 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
1360-400: Is still currently Asia's 6th tallest building and the ninth tallest building in the world , as of November 2018. Visitors can visit the 89th floor observatory by means of the world's second fastest elevator (63 km/h or 37.5 mph). Taipei City Hall is located on City Hall Rd. ( 市府路 ). The plaza outside city hall, Citizen's Square ( 市民廣場 ), is often used as a concert venue including
1428-502: 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
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#17327657401661496-679: The Civic Boulevard Expressway . Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, Vieshow Cinemas, ATT 4 Fun, and Taipei 101 Mall are interconnected by an elevated walkway. 25°02′09″N 121°34′06″E / 25.03583°N 121.56833°E / 25.03583; 121.56833 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
1564-641: 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
1632-786: The Qing Empire ceded Formosa (Taiwan) to the Empire of Japan after the First Sino-Japanese War . The line was about 100 kilometres (62 mi) in length but in a poor condition when the Japanese arrived. The railway was rebuilt and expanded under the Railway Department [ zh ] of the Government-General of Taiwan during Japanese rule . Following the surrender of Japan in
1700-668: The Taipei Metro : In addition, the north of the district is served by the Taiwan Railways Administration Songshan station . Buses to Xinyi District are also plentiful from all parts of Taipei, with a major bus terminal at Taipei City Hall Bus Station . There are also many arteries and freeways in the area, including Zhongxiao East Rd. (part of Sec. 4 & Sec 5), Keelung Rd. (first 2 sections), Xinyi Rd. (part of Sec. 4 & Sec 5), Renai Rd. (part of Sec. 4), Provincial Highway 5 , and
1768-625: 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
1836-513: 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
1904-521: The "White Terror" is located on a hillside overlooking the present Taipei 101 shopping district. A 183 m (600 ft) tall mountain with views of Taipei at the peak. Its trail begins about 700 m (2300 ft) south of Exit 2 of the Xiangshan metro station . Many corporate headquarters and hotels are located in Xinyi District. Xinyi District is served by the following stations of
1972-521: 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,
2040-590: 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
2108-475: 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
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2176-524: The aftermath of World War II , TRA was founded as a government organisation that falls under transport office of Taiwan Provincial Government in 1948. In 1998, it was transferred to the Ministry of Transportation and Communication (MOTC) of the central government and employed around 13,500 people (4,700 in transportation and 7,700 in maintenance titles) and directly operated some 682 route miles of 3’6” (1,067 mm) gauge railways. Three mainlines form
2244-411: The annual New Year's celebrations. Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, a high-end Japanese department store, operates four buildings in the district. The buildings are (in order from least floor space to most floor space): A4 , which specializes in women's fashion, has, among other retail stores, a Hands Tailung store, a Häagen-Dazs , and a supermarket; A9 , which houses expensive international boutiques and has
2312-511: 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
2380-560: 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
2448-458: 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
2516-503: 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,
2584-493: 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
2652-424: 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
2720-455: 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
2788-423: 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
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2856-449: 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
2924-487: 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
2992-456: 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
3060-480: 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
3128-409: 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
3196-409: 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
3264-629: 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
3332-602: The second half of 2011. The mall features 11 floors of shopping, restaurants, and clubs. Xinyi District has several historic coal mines from the Japanese colonial period. Two of them have been renovated: the Hexing Mine ( 和興炭坑 ), Alley 471, Lane 150, Section 5, Xinyi Road, and the Dexing Mine ( 德興炭坑 ) near the trailhead of the Tiaomi Trail, Alley 100, Lane 600, Wuxing Road. This historic memorial of victims of
3400-556: The several hundred-billions TWD of liabilities, and the legal person type of TRA is considered a block for elasticity operations of railway systems, there were several campaigns and groups set up that aim to take privatization and corporatization actions for TRA since 1990s. In May 2022 the Legislative Yuan approved the Act for Establishment of State-owned Taiwan Railway Co., Ltd. The legislation provided that TRA will transit to
3468-425: 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
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#17327657401663536-544: The south by Baozijiang and Poneikeng ( 坡內坑 ) Mountains; and from Daan District in the west by the Zhuangjing Tunnel ( 莊敬隧道 ), Keelung Road and Guangfu Road . Development of the area in the 1990s transformed Xinyi into a modern shopping district which by 2010 boasted the highest property values in Taiwan. At 508.2 m (1,667 ft) tall, Taipei 101 was the tallest building in the World from 2004 to 2010 and
3604-409: 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
3672-412: 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
3740-408: 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
3808-751: 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,
3876-471: 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
3944-426: 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
4012-419: 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
4080-491: 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
4148-433: 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
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#17327657401664216-581: Was 231,267,955. On 1 January 2024, Taiwan Railway Administration became a state-owned corporation, Taiwan Railway Corporation. The agency's headquarters was at Taipei Main Station in Zhongzheng District , Taipei at the time of dissolution, the site which became the headquarter of the new company. The railway between Keelung and Hsinchu was completed during the Qing era in 1893. In 1895 ,
4284-438: 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
4352-543: Was awarded the CTBUH Skyscraper Award on the Performance award category. Taiwan Railways Administration Taiwan Railways Administration ( TRA ) was a governmental agency in Taiwan which operated Taiwan Railway from 1948 to 2023. It managed, maintained, and operated conventional passenger and freight railway services on 1,097 km (682 mi) of track. Passenger traffic in 2018
4420-737: 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
4488-469: 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
4556-495: Was incorporated into Taihoku City (modern-day Taipei) in 1938. It was renamed Songshan District in 1945. In 1990, Songshan District was split in two as part of a citywide reorganization. The southern half became Xinyi District while the northern half retained its name. The present border of Xinyi runs along Civic Boulevard . Xinyi is separated from the Nangang District on the east by Fude St.; from Wenshan District in
4624-675: 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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