Goldin Finance 117, a 597-meter skyscraper, is the largest abandoned building on the planet, reflecting the grandeur and challenges of mega-constructions in China.
A China has consolidated itself as the undisputed leader when it comes to mega-constructions. Between imposing bridges, challenging railway tunnels and gigantic buildings, the country is home to the tallest abandoned skyscraper in the world. O Goldin Finance 117, a project that should have been a landmark in the city of Tianjin, ended up becoming a symbol of the challenges faced in projects of this magnitude.
O Goldin Finance 117, also known as China 117 Tower, was designed to be one of the tallest skyscrapers in the world, with 128 floors dedicated to hotels, shops and luxury residences. At 597 meters high, the building is located on the outskirts of Tianjin, one of the largest and most important cities in the world. China, which has around 15 million inhabitants and plays a crucial role in the country's economy.
Tallest abandoned skyscraper in the world is from…China
The works of Goldin Finance 117 began in 2008, as part of the ambitious Goldin Metropolitan Scheme real estate project, which aimed to transform the area into a high-end business and commerce center. However, the crisis in the Chinese real estate sector in 2010 interrupted the progress of construction, which was already well advanced. After several attempts to restart, the works were definitively halted in 2019, leaving the building unfinished and crowned by two huge cranes.
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The building, which had approximately 3/4 of its facade completed, now holds the Guinness record as the tallest abandoned skyscraper in the world. Despite the title, the Goldin Finance 117 represents a financial failure for its creators, since the project was self-financed and did not receive government support.
Chinese government established new policies to limit height
A China, once recognized for its bold mega-constructions such as the Shenzhen-Zhongshan megabridge and the world's most complex railway tunnel, now faces new regulatory challenges. After years of rampant construction, the Chinese government, under the leadership of Xi Jinping, established new policies to limit the height of buildings. Currently, constructions over 500 meters high are prohibited, and even towers 250 meters or taller face severe restrictions.
These measures aim to reclaim Chinese architectural identity by moving away from copies of Western buildings and ensuring that new constructions meet strict safety standards. Goldin Finance 117, although unfinished, remains a reminder of the ambitions and risks associated with megabuilding in China.
Now the skyscraper's fate remains uncertain. Although the building continues to dominate Tianjin's skyline, there are no signs that construction will resume, and it remains a symbol of the impact of government policies on Tianjin's urban landscape. China.
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