101 Taipei Tower

101 Taipei Tower101 Taipei Tower

Taipei, Taiwan Taipei, Taiwan

Republic of ChinaRepublic of China

Taiwan’s Demographics Taiwan’s Demographics

Taiwan is an island Taiwan is an island

off the coast of Chinaoff the coast of China Population: 23 MillionPopulation: 23 Million 1414thth most populated most populated

country in the worldcountry in the world Official language:Official language:

Mandarin, although Mandarin, although

most speak Taiwanesemost speak Taiwanese

Population ConcernsPopulation Concerns

Age structure

Age range% Male Female Total

0-14 years 2,330,951 2,140,965 4,471,961 (19.4%)

15-64 years 8,269,421 8,040,169 16,309,590 (70.8%)

65 years + 1,123,429 1,131,152 2,254,581 (9.8%)

Total 11,723,801 11,312,286 23,036,132

Taiwan is losing 2,500 people per day

7,000 deaths per day

4,500 births per day

The 101 is currently

considered the tallest building in the world, if you don’t count the

antenna. However, there is a building that is set to open later this year that will surpass the 101.

Taipei Tower 101Taipei Tower 101

Built 1999-2004Built 1999-2004 1,667 feet tall (including antenna)1,667 feet tall (including antenna) Contains offices, libraries, event Contains offices, libraries, event

areas, restaurants, shops, and a areas, restaurants, shops, and a fitness centerfitness center

101 total floor=thus the name101 total floor=thus the name 61 elevators61 elevators Cost=1.758 Billion US$Cost=1.758 Billion US$

Taipei Tower 101 Cont’dTaipei Tower 101 Cont’d

Surpassed the Petronas Twin Towers Surpassed the Petronas Twin Towers as the current tallest building in the as the current tallest building in the worldworld

Designed: Architect C.Y. LeeDesigned: Architect C.Y. Lee Built: KTRT Joint VentureBuilt: KTRT Joint Venture Management: Urban Retail Properties Management: Urban Retail Properties

Co. Co.

101’s Strengths101’s Strengths

Designed to withstand typhoons and Designed to withstand typhoons and earthquakes.earthquakes.

Withstand 134 mph windsWithstand 134 mph winds Withstand a 7.0 Richter scale Withstand a 7.0 Richter scale

earthquake, only happens in a 2,500 earthquake, only happens in a 2,500 year cycle.year cycle.

Withstood a 6.8 earthquake during Withstood a 6.8 earthquake during construction in which a crane fell off of construction in which a crane fell off of the tower and killed 5 people. the tower and killed 5 people.

101’s Foundation101’s Foundation

One of the most stable buildings

ever constructed

Reinforced by 380 piles driven

262 feet into the ground

Each pile is 5 feet in

diameter and can withstand

a load of 1100-1450 tons, that is 2,900,000

pounds each.262 feet down

262 feet down

101’s Architect101’s Architect

C.Y. Lee OAA, MRAICC.Y. Lee OAA, MRAIC Office based out of Office based out of

TorontoToronto B.A. in Architecture from B.A. in Architecture from

Han Yang UniversityHan Yang University B.A. in Architecture from B.A. in Architecture from

University of IllinoisUniversity of Illinois Master’s in Architecture Master’s in Architecture

from Columbia Universityfrom Columbia University

Interior viewsInterior views

Exterior viewsExterior views

A view from the 101A view from the 101

Random fact: If you fell from this point, which is the

observation deck, you would have nearly 20 seconds of free falling before smacking the

concrete.

Gravitational Pull=64 ft/sec

1282ft\64ft=19.9sec

ReviewReview The Taipei 101 The Taipei 101

Tower is located in Tower is located in Taiwan, off the coast Taiwan, off the coast of chinaof china

Currently tallest Currently tallest building in the worldbuilding in the world

Designed by C.Y. LeeDesigned by C.Y. Lee 1,667 feet tall1,667 feet tall Cost 1.785 BillonCost 1.785 Billon