World’s Tallest Empty Skyscraper Finally Nears Completion After 18 Years
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.
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