Global skyscrapers: Lotte World Tower – landmark of Seoul
The Lotte World Tower is a striking landmark in South Korea and with its 555.7 metres, it is the tallest building dominating the creational area of Lotte World near the Hangang River. Its unusual shape (a slim cone with lightly rounded edges) is unlikely to be overlooked by visitors. You can also gaze in awe at the originally designed glass panes in the coloured windows: a silent reference to unforgettable and luxurious Korean pottery.
The building has 123 floors, of which the 1st to 6th floor house a shopping mall, the 7th to 60th floors contain offices, the 61st to 85th floors contain deluxe apartments with equally luxurious views, the 86th to 119th floor house a luxury hotel, and the 120th to 123rd floors are open to the public as a lookout platform with a bird’s eye view of the entire city.
The accessibility of the building is incredible, because the Jamsil metro station is located directly beneath it. This architectural masterpiece is the work of developer Lotte Engineering and Construction, and the building was designed by architect Kohn Pedersen Fox. The building was ceremonially opened in March 2017 in the presence of famous celebrities and grand fireworks. It has been in the works for 13 years and construction work started in 2011.
Technical facilities of the building
A technical particularity is the roof of the building with 3000 tonnes of steel parts connected using a special welding technique. The construction was designed and reinforced to resist an earthquake of up to 9 degrees on the Richter scale and winds of up to 80 m/s.
Unconventional video
Two explorers managed an acrobatic trick which they documented on video. They climbed a crane on the peak of the tower and took unforgettable photos which were used as promotional materials for the hotel.
All in all: South Korea has the 5th tallest building in the world and something to be proud of!
