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Taipei Twin Towers

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A view of the Taipei Twin Towers construction site with the Shin Kong Life Tower and Kee Tai Zhongxiao in the background.

The Taipei Twins (Chinese: 台北雙星; pinyin: Táiběi Shuāngxīng) is a supertall skyscraper development in Taipei, Taiwan. It is set to be finished in 2028. The complex will have two very tall buildings.

The taller building will be 360 metres (1,181 ft 1 in) high with 70 floors. The shorter building will be 280 metres (918 ft 8 in) high with 53 floors. This amazing structure is close to Taipei Station, Shin Kong Life Tower, and Taipei Bus Station.

When the buildings are done, the taller tower will be the second tallest in Taiwan. It will be taller than the 347.5 metres (1,140 ft 1 in) 85 Sky Tower in Kaohsiung, which was finished in 1997. The whole project will cost about NT$60.6 billion, or US$1.95 billion. These twin towers will make Taipei’s skyline even more impressive and show how the city is growing.

History

The Taipei Twin Towers were first planned in 2005 by architect Fumihiko Maki. The project had many delays and changes over the years. In 2018, a new design was chosen to create a lively area near Taipei Station.

In 2019, the original plan was changed because of safety worries, and a new team took over. Construction began in November 2022, with the mayor of Taipei at the ceremony. The buildings should be finished in 2028.

Images

Construction progress of the Taipei Twin Towers seen from a distance in the rain.
A view of the Taipei Twin Towers construction site and North Gate Square in Taipei City.
Construction site of the Taipei Twin Towers in progress in 2024.
Construction site of the Taipei Twin Towers at night, showing tower cranes and city lights.
Construction progress of the Taipei Twin Towers, showcasing the development of modern architecture in Taipei.
Construction progress of the Taipei Twin Towers with nearby buses and cars on the road.

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