A skyscraper is considered to be a building with a height of at least 150 meters. The height of the tallest building 100 years ago did not exceed 50 meters, today skyscrapers have crossed the line of a kilometer. Moscow is also growing skyward - take at least the largest high-rise project "Moscow-City". We decided to talk about the 5 highest residential buildings the capital, from where residents can look at all the other Muscovites a little down.
"Triumph Palace"
Address: Chapaevsky lane, 3
Height: 264 meters
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Year of construction: 2005
Price per square meter: from 233 thousand rubles
Photo:Ihor Polyakov
The history of Moscow skyscrapers began in 1953, when it was built. It also remained the highest for fifty years, until 2005, when the Triumph Palace was erected. The architects tried very hard to emphasize this continuity - even outwardly, the building reminds many of Stalin's skyscrapers. But this is only at first glance.
From what you can't see in ordinary house and courtyard — a large fountain, its own park and places for winter garden in almost all apartments. All technical systems round the clock controlled by a single dispatch service. The infrastructure is autonomous, the complex has everything you need very much and not so much: a supermarket, a fitness center, restaurants, a beauty salon and a boutique hotel.
To date, the skyscraper is the tallest residential building in Europe, as reported by the Guinness Book of Records. By the way, during the construction of the Triumph Palace, several sections of the building were even lifted up with the help of helicopters.
Address: st. Pyreva, 2
Height: 213 m
Maximum number of floors: 51
Year of construction: 2010
Price per square meter: from 248 thousand rubles
One of the most spectacular skyscrapers in Moscow consists of two towers connected by a section with unusual facades, graceful entrance groups, lacy alleys, as well as an enviable panoramic view of Novodevichy Convent, Moscow State University, Poklonnaya Gora and the Moscow River. There were also optical illusions here: one of the towers seemed to be tilted back, while the other was erected with a turn, which creates the effect of dynamism, movement of the building.
Almost every big project is associated with some kind of scandalous story, and the House on Mosfilmovskaya is no exception. In 2010, even before the completion of construction, the mayor's office demanded that the upper floors of the skyscraper be dismantled, citing the excess of the height indicated in the plan. As a result, the house had to decrease by 21 meters. Both buyers and developers had to be pretty nervous then, but after leaving, the new management considered any manipulations with the top of the building unsafe, so the skyscraper was left as it is.
LCD "Tricolor"
Address: st. Rostokinskaya, 2
Height: 192 meters
Maximum number of floors: 58
Year of construction: 2012
Price per square meter: from 156,000 rubles
Photo:Nikita Andreev
Three residential buildings were built very close to botanical garden, All-Russian Exhibition Center and Sokolniki. One of the main advantages of the residential complex is, as well as modern infrastructure and developed transport interchange. But what makes it recognizable, of course, is not this, but a very pro-Russian design - the facades of the complex are painted in the colors of the national flag. The project even entered the top thirty of the brightest architectural projects cities, which is rather controversial, but the conclusion suggests itself: it is useful to be a patriot.
LCD "Vorobyovy Gory"
Address: st. Mosfilmovskaya, 70
Height: 172 meters
Maximum number of floors: 48
Year of construction: 2004
Price per square meter: from 352 000 rubles
Photo:Moacir P. de S Pereira
One of the most prominent residential complexes in Moscow consists of 7 buildings of different heights, united by a single 5-level part. The house is located on Mosfilmovskaya Street, at the highest point of the capital, close to foreign embassies and the legendary film studio. Of the pluses - good (the house is surrounded by parks), excellent location (15 minutes by car to the Garden Ring) and a stunning panorama of Moscow, which opens from unusual viewing platforms made in the form of circular galleries. But you can look at the capital in all its glory, of course, not only from the sites - in apartments panoramic windows are also available.
The infrastructure of the complex is impressive: Kindergarten, restaurants, shopping and entertainment center, supermarket, fitness center, swimming pool, business center, laundry, car wash, parking and one of the largest water parks in Moscow. Everything, as in the classic examples of urbanists, who claim that one of the tasks of modern developers (and one of the most serious problems for the residents of such houses) is the absence of the need, in principle, to go beyond the complex.
LCD "Continental"
Address: Marshal Zhukov, 72/74
Height: 170 meters
Maximum number of floors: 48
Year of construction: 2010
Price per square meter: from 220 000 rubles
Photo:Artem Svetlov
"Continental" is a complex with its own infrastructure and a high-profile "business class" status. It is located on the bend of the Moskva River, not far from the legendary Serebryany Bor, and therefore, as a bonus, residents have access to clean air and views of the Rowing Canal. It must be said that the Continental is generally a favorite location for photographers, since it is from here that an incredible view of the river, the Picturesque Bridge and the endless architecture of Moscow, including puppet cottage settlements, "Triumph Palace", "Moscow City", as well as municipal houses in Shchukino, which are popularly called "dry closets" for their colors and uncomplicated shape.
As for the complex itself, according to the assurances of the developers, they were used only during its construction, which seems to logically continue the theme of the area's environmental friendliness.
Why do skyscraper apartments cost so much?
In Russia there are 101 high building, 83 of which are located in Moscow. Alas, living in high-rise buildings is by no means cheap, and not everyone can afford to buy square meters in skyscrapers. Complex design work, additional studies of the construction site, taking into account the wind and seismic conditions, as well as increased requirements - all this leads to a high price for an apartment in such a house.
Photo:Jimmy G
The main task for any skyscraper is to ensure its safety. This includes a modern sprinkler fire extinguishing system that automatically turns on water when a certain temperature is exceeded, as well as an air supply system for evacuation stairs and a smoke exhaust system.
Few people know, but the speed of the wind “flowing around” a skyscraper increases significantly precisely because of the high altitude. That is, the difference in wind speed on the 3rd floor and the 33rd will be significant. Previously, for these reasons, windows on the most high floors did not even open, it was simply dangerous for the lives of the people there. Today, in order to "protect" a skyscraper from the wind, the technology of "empty levels" is very often used - when there is additional empty space between the facade of the building and the wall of the room, which significantly reduces wind pressure. The stability of a skyscraper is also ensured by the right place for its construction and the type of foundation. Thus, when designing, all possible calculations are made so that the huge building does not develop like a house of cards.
Living at a height has many advantages: clean air, (all city noise usually "dissolves" at a height of 100 meters), unique species from the window, the inability to observe a pensioner sunbathing on the balcony and the absence of mosquitoes, which do not reach above the fifth floor at all. Apartments on the upper floors are also valued for a special level of privacy - no prying eyes for you. Here, upstairs, you can forget about the curtains, and about the rules of decency.
Polina Lazareva
January 15, 1943 started work Pentagon- the famous headquarters of the US Department of Defense, which has become the most big office building in the world. Today we will talk about several objects from different countries, each of which is considered the largest in its industry on Earth. It will be about residential and factory buildings, shopping centers, airports, stadiums and other world record holders.
In modern megacities, more and more skyscrapers grow every year (photos of some of them are presented in this article). After all, they are not only beautiful and stylish, but also compact. And also allow you to save a huge amount of space, which is simply necessary today.
Skyscrapers (photo attached) come in a wide variety of shapes and types. And if earlier they were built on the American continent, today these skyscrapers conquer more and more Russian cities. An apartment in such a building is expensive and available only to people with high status and wealth. In general, skyscrapers perfect place for romantic urbanists: a huge city at a glance. And what a view at night!
As you already understood, tall buildings are not uncommon today. But what is the tallest skyscraper in Russia? What is this building and where is it located? This is what is to be found out now. So, before you is a list of the tallest buildings in Russia today.
Let's start from the end. Or rather, from the tenth line of the rating. This is Constitution Tower. Its other name is Leader Tower. The skyscraper is located in Constitution Square. Hence the corresponding name. Construction began in 2009. The finished building was handed over only in 2013.
The Leader Tower is a 42-storey tower reaching a height of 142 meters. The skyscraper was the first building that surpassed the city's dominant - the Peter and Paul Cathedral in height.
The ninth place in the rating "The tallest skyscrapers in Russia" is occupied by a huge complex located in the center of the city of Grozny on the shore. Its name is "Grozny City". The total area of the complex occupies five hectares of land. And its height reaches 145 meters.
Grozny City consists of seven skyscrapers. This is a five-star hotel, office and shopping centers, as well as residential buildings. The tallest building (Phoenix Tower) has forty floors, the lowest - eighteen. The complex is located (on the roof of the office tower), two-tiered areas for cars, as well as cafes and swimming pools.
In 2014, the construction of the Grozny City 2 facility began. It is planned to erect a 400-meter building. Then it will undoubtedly be the tallest skyscraper in Russia.
Elite skyscraper called "Vysotsky" was built in November 2011 in the city of Yekaterinburg. The authors of the project specifically timed its opening to coincide with the release of the feature film Vysotsky. Thanks for being alive". At the opening, the main guest was His family officially allowed the building to "bear their surname".
The 54-storey building reaches a height of 188.3 meters. It is the tallest skyscraper in Russia outside of Moscow. In 2012 it opened viewpoint from which you can admire the beauties of the city.
Well, the tallest buildings in Russia are, of course, the skyscrapers of Moscow. And in seventh place in the ranking is the House on Mosfilmovskaya. This is not just a house, but a whole complex consisting of two towers of different heights. The tower, which is lower, reaches 132 meters, and the one above, 213 meters. They are interconnected by a low section.
The house on Mosfilmovskaya is a residential complex, a shopping center, an office building, and underground parking for more than a thousand cars. In 2012, he went around other skyscrapers in Russia and was recognized as the "House of the Year".
The Imperia Tower complex is located in the Moscow International Business Center "Moscow-City". It is divided into two towers - "West" and "Federation". The first building was commissioned in November 2013. It consists of sixty floors, and reaches a height of 242.4 meters. There are residential areas, a hotel and shopping centers, as well as a huge parking lot, car washes and service centres for cars.
The second tower, the Federation complex, is currently under construction. Commissioning is scheduled for the end of 2015. Upon completion of construction, these skyscrapers will become the tallest buildings in the territory of not only our country, but also Europe. According to the project, the highest point will be 373.3 meters. The complex will house elite residential and office apartments.
"Triumph Palace" is made in the classic Stalinist style, lined with ceramics, granite, marble and travertine. The building is located in an elite area: front door skyscrapers goes directly to and around - a park area.
The last three floors of the Triumph Palace building are occupied by an elite hotel complex with the same name. It is considered the tallest hotel in Europe. Each hotel room is decorated in the style of one of the world's cities.
The three tallest buildings are opened by a complex consisting of three towers located in the Moscow City business center. Three skyscrapers: Tower A (85 meters high), B (135.7 meters) and the highest, Tower C (268 meters).
The last building was commissioned at the end of 2009. At that time, she bypassed all the skyscrapers of Moscow in height. Until the construction of the "City of Capitals" was completed.
The second place in the ranking is occupied by the City of Capitals complex and the Eurasia tower in the foreground. The tower reaches 309 meters in height. Its construction was completed in 2014. "Eurasia" is made in classical style with modern elements. A small triangular bay window is attached to the main building. All forty-three floors of the tower are occupied by office apartments. In addition, the building has a swimming pool, trade shops and parking for a thousand cars.
The City of Capitals complex is located in the center of Moscow City and consists of two skyscrapers: the 76-story Moscow and the 69-story St. Petersburg. The towers are interconnected by an 18-story extension, which houses office centers. The construction of the complex began in 2003, then it was frozen for two years to change the design concept. At the end of 2009, official opening. Until January 1, 2012, the complex of skyscrapers "City of Capitals" was considered the highest in the territory of the Commonwealth of Independent States.
The tallest skyscraper in Russia is the Mercury City Tower. It is located in MIBC Moscow City. Construction began in 2005 and ended in 2013. The height of the skyscraper is 338.8 meters. This allows him to be considered the tallest building in Europe. The Mercury City Tower beat its predecessor, London rival The Shard, by 33 meters. By the way, the English skyscraper lasted only four months in the status of the tallest building in Europe. The authorship belongs to the famous American architect Frank Williams and the equally famous Russian Mikhail Posokhin.
"Mercury City" consists of 75 floors located above the ground, and 5 underground. Here are elite residential apartments, A +, a hotel, a huge parking lot, shopping and entertainment centers, a sauna and fitness clubs.
Incidentally, the title of high skyscraper Europe for the building "Mercury City" is already under threat. In 2012, the construction of the Lakhta Center began in the northern capital. According to the project, its height will be 462.7 meters. This will allow the "St. Petersburg" to bypass the "Mercury" and get the coveted title of the highest in Europe.
The first place was given to the building called Burj Khalifa
This skyscraper is also called Burj Dubai.
The opening of the building took place in 2010 in winter. The height of 829 m makes it the tallest building. It is located in Dubai, and it is deservedly considered the tallest building in the world. All 160 floors are used by numerous firms and companies. Hotels, restaurants and corporate apartments are prestigious and all visitors find that they fully meet all the requirements of comfort and design. Accordingly, there are also the highest elevator and a platform for inspection.
In second place Clock tower. 
This is not one, but a complex of buildings, which is located in Mecca. AT Saudi Arabia this is the tallest building, and only the world rating has not yet been submitted to it. A height of 600 meters is impressive, and one hundred and twenty floors amaze the imagination with the power of engineering. The clock is also impressive, which notifies the townspeople that they need to rush to work.
The third place is freedom tower. 
In the heart of the MKT (world trade complex), located in the lower part of Manhattan, is this building. The construction period was very fresh, March 2013, and the record 540 meters became the highest in the United States and, of course, New York, and, in principle, in the entire western hemisphere.
The fourth place belongs Taipei 101 
The building is located in Taipei, the capital of modern China. All 101 floors in a skyscraper are an excellent indicator of how one thinks modern man. The height is five hundred and nine meters, on the floors below there are trade centers, and on the upper floors you can see numerous office rooms.
On the fifth Shanghai World Financial Center. 
The construction was completed in 2008 in Shanghai, its height of 490 m allows us to call it very high. The risk was taken into account in the design and construction of the building emergencies, therefore, there are three options in the structure that provide for the rescue of people located there. On the stairs, which are located in the center of the building, on the elevators located on the sides, and the protected floors available there.
Sixth place International Commerce Center 
Its construction was completed in 2010; it is a skyscraper 485 meters long, and having one hundred and eighteen floors, immediately captivates with its monumentality. Located in the city named Hong Kong, Kowloon West District. Among all the buildings in the city, this is the tallest, although there are many others.
On the seventh Petronas Tower 1 
The skyscraper with 88 floors has a worthy place in the line of tall buildings. The height of 452 meters is impressive and conquers at first sight. Located in Kuala Lampur, the capital of Malaysia. The Prime Minister of Malaysia took part in the creation of the project of this object, which is a rare case. It was from him that a proposal was made to make a project in the style of Islam, which was successfully implemented by architects and builders.
Ranks eighth Nanjing Greenland Finance Center. 
The house is 450 meters high, in China it occupies the third position among other skyscrapers. The construction of the facility was completed in 2009. The tower is used for various purposes, there are numerous restaurants and offices on the lower floors. also in this building there are many shops and large shopping centers, a separate place is occupied by an observatory. Nearby is Lake Xuanwu, and its own observation deck, from its height offers a beautiful view of the rivers and lakes.
On the ninth is Willis Tower. 
The skyscraper that is located in Chicago is notable for the fact that the height of 444 meters has a magical background, making you believe in magic. All 110 floors are occupied by various offices, and despite the year of construction, which dates back to 173, this is still an impressive building. The architect was the famous Bruce Graham, and the design lay on the shoulders of Flazlur Khan. When the construction of the skyscraper came to an end. At that time it was the tallest building in the world. The record stood for a long 24 years.
Last place king key 100.
The building of different functionality, its height reaches four hundred and forty-three meters, it was built in the Art Nouveau style. In its lower features there are offices, hotels, and shopping centers, but at the top there is a "heavenly garden" and a few restaurants.
Almost every country has record-breaking houses - these are the largest residential buildings, castle houses of a huge area and private houses. Largest cities of the world can boast skyscrapers of incredible height.
It was not until 1880 in the United States that an architect named William Le Baron Jenny proposed a completely new technology construction. At the heart of the building was a load-bearing frame made of steel, which carried the main weight of the structure. Thanks to this technology, it became possible to build high-rise buildings, which became known as skyscrapers.
In 1885, the first ten-story house with a height of forty-two meters was built in the city of Chicago according to the technology proposed by Jenny, and then he became the first skyscraper. The house was owned by an insurance company. The world's first skyscraper was named The Home Insurance Building. Six years later, the ten-story high-rise acquired two more floors, thanks to which it reached a height of fifty-five meters. The world's first skyscraper existed until 1931.
Despite the fact that the first skyscraper was built using the technology of William Jenny, the so-called "father of skyscrapers" is considered a different person. We are talking about James Bogardas, who used cast-iron and iron columns and beams during the construction back in 1848. Bogardas built the five-story Cast Iron building in New York. However, it was not considered a skyscraper.
The area of the castle is about forty-six thousand square meters. It has undergone many changes and repairs in its history, today it has about a thousand rooms. Built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, this castle occupied a defensive position. It is located in a place that has almost never been threatened by conquerors. After Elizabeth II came to the throne, Windsor Castle became the main royal house.
The height of the house is twenty-seven floors, corresponding to sixty standard floors. "Antilia" is able to withstand an 8-magnitude earthquake. The largest private house has nine elevators. There is a parking lot on six floors, where the owner's car collection is located, and the seventh floor is reserved for a private car service. Another floor is a small theater. This is followed by floors with ballrooms, swimming pools, gardens. The family of a millionaire occupies four floors, and three floors - six hundred people of service personnel. The main concept of the project is a mixture of architectural elements and styles, which, being connected in series, never repeat. There are no repetitions in finishing materials.
The biggest in the world a private house It is also the most expensive private building in the world. Its estimated cost, together with the land on which it is built, is estimated at about two billion dollars. This is not at all surprising when you consider that the owner is Mukesh Ambani, whose name ranks fifth in terms of capital in the world.
The record-breaking house in Volgograd has one thousand four hundred apartments and many administrative premises. Residents of the city call it "gut" and are proud of such a landmark. In Volgograd, there is also the highest monument to Lenin - 57 meters. .
Another contender for the title of the largest residential building in the world is located in the city of Lutsk. In shape, it resembles a "honeycomb" and is located on two streets - Youth Street and Sobornost Avenue. The townspeople call it the "Great Chinese wall". Its length is one kilometer seven hundred and fifty meters, but if you count with all the "sprouts", the length will be two kilometers seven hundred seventy-five meters. The house began to be built in 1969 and was completed only in 1980. The long building united forty houses of different heights, where one hundred and twenty entrances.
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