Construction of Beijing’s tallest building starts
September 19th, 2011 - 9:28 pm ICT by IANSBeijing, Sep 19 (IANS) The construction of Beijing’s tallest building, the 500-metre-high China Zun skyscraper, began here Monday.
China Zun’s design is inspired by an ancient Chinese wine vessel, the developer, the CITIC Group, said.
The building will dwarf the nearby China World Trade Centre Tower 3, a 330-meter-tall building, which is currently the tallest in the city, according to Xinhua.
The building will feature latest energy-saving technologies. The top floor will house a cafe and will also serve as a sightseeing platform.
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