Tuesday 29 May 2012

Princess Tower in Dubai named tallest residential building


The tallest residential building was announced this week as the Princess Tower in Dubai, United Arab Emirates stands 413.4 m (1,356 ft) high, 101 stories above ground. 


 Architectural height is measured from the level of the lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance to the architectural top of the building, including spires (but not including antennae, signage, flag poles or other functional-technical equipment).


Princess Tower in Dubai named tallest residential building


The highest occupied floor stands at 356.9 m (1,171 ft). 
Construction of the tower began in 2005, and is estimated to have cost £134 million ($210 million).


The previous record holder for the tallest residential building, 23 Marina, was also in the United Arab Emirates, and stood 392.8 m (1,289 ft).
















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