Summary
The Goldin Finance 117 skyscraper in Tianjin, China, is nearing completion 18 years after construction started. This building, which is the tallest unoccupied building in the world, recently had a diamond-shaped crown installed on its top.
Key Facts
- Goldin Finance 117 is located in Tianjin, China.
- It is designed to be 596 meters tall, about 1,955 feet.
- The skyscraper started construction on August 18, 2008.
- It was the world's fifth tallest building by September 2015 at 595.5 meters.
- Construction was halted in December 2015 due to financial issues.
- The building's owner, Goldin Properties, faced financial trouble after the 2015 Chinese stock market crash.
- Leasing for the main tower is mostly completed with 17 companies involved.
- Construction resumed last April, and they recently installed a crown structure on the building.
