The developers in NY are very practical folks, they build for what the market requires not for prestige like these guys in China here.
I wish the early 20th century developers of the Woolworth Building had been more practical so we wouldn't have to look at that ugly detailed facade. Thankfully the nepotistic real estate cartel we have today in New York City is informed almost entirely by market demands.
Last edited by Duck From NY; Jul 31, 2019 at 9:04 AM.
I still think this tower would likely be completed, if only because the government doesn't want this unfinished eyesore to cause continuing embarrassment for them.
This Gigantic Skyscraper Is the World’s Tallest Abandoned Building
By Spooky on July 25th, 2024
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Originally designed to be the centerpiece of a luxurious real-estate project in Tianjin, Goldin Finance 117, aka China 117 Tower, is famous for being the world’s tallest unfinished and unoccupied building. Construction began in 2008, but was halted just two years later, during the fallout of the Great Recession. Work on the project was resumed in 2011, with an estimated completion date between 2018 and 2019. However, by September 2015, construction was once again suspended and has not resumed since. When work on Goldin Finance 117 was suspended, the impressive skyscraper was the fifth tallest building in the world. Now it’s the world’s tallest abandoned building.
.....Today, Goldin Finance 117 isn’t only the world’s tallest “ghostscraper,” but also a cautionary tale for other developers and even the Chinese Government. Following the failure of Golding Group’s project, authorities issued a decree in 2020 to significantly limit the scale and number of skyscrapers being built across the country.
“Office buildings are our factories – whether for tech, creative or traditional industries we must continue to grow our modern factories to create new jobs,” said United States Senator Chuck Schumer.
“Office buildings are our factories – whether for tech, creative or traditional industries we must continue to grow our modern factories to create new jobs,” said United States Senator Chuck Schumer.
Goldin Finance 117 is expected to officially resume construction in March 2025, and some Chinese websites are also circulating this.
天津117大厦预计在2025年3月份正式复工，中国一些网站也在流传这个事情
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Goldin Finance 117 is expected to officially resume construction in March 2025, and some Chinese websites are also circulating this.
天津117大厦预计在2025年3月份正式复工，中国一些网站也在流传这个事情
This building is way too tall to stand there uncompleted. It could be another icon.
“Office buildings are our factories – whether for tech, creative or traditional industries we must continue to grow our modern factories to create new jobs,” said United States Senator Chuck Schumer.
The above 4/24/2025 article says "Construction of the world’s tallest unoccupied skyscraper may resume as early as next week, almost 10 years after work ground to a halt, according to Chinese state media."
“Office buildings are our factories – whether for tech, creative or traditional industries we must continue to grow our modern factories to create new jobs,” said United States Senator Chuck Schumer.
I love the design of this building. That diamond is peak. Glad to see it's getting finished.
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NYC - 20 Supertalls (including UC)
NYC - Future 2035 supertalls - 45 + not including anything that gets newly proposed between now and then (which will likely put it over 50)
This building looks so bad-assed. It is the John Hancock of China.
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