World’s 5th Tallest Building Opens in Seoul

• Proeksa Meas
• 14 June 2017
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Construction on the world’s fifth tallest building and the tallest in South Korea has finished with the Lotte World Tower in Seoul now standing 555m high.

Designed by US architect Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF), the stunning skyscraper has pushed Kuala Lumpur’s 452m Petronas Twin Towers out of the top 10.

The Lotte World Tower will boast a seven-star hotel, the world’s highest swimming pool, the world’s fastest lift and the world’s highest glass-bottomed observation deck as well as a rooftop concert venue capable of hosting 2,000 people.

Part of its prestige will be to seek LEED Gold accreditation thanks to its sustainable design features including photovoltaic panels, wind turbines and water harvesting systems.