Taipei 101 held the world's tallest-building title from 2004 until Burj Khalifa opened in 2010.
Taipei 101 rises 508 metres, including its architectural pinnacle, in Taipei's Xinyi District. It surpassed Malaysia's Petronas Towers, whose roof height was lower, although the Petronas towers remained famous for their twin-tower design and skybridge.
The tower officially opened on 31 December 2004. Its name refers to its 101 above-ground floors, while its design incorporates traditional Asian architectural forms, including stacked sections that resemble a pagoda. The building contains offices, shops, restaurants and observation areas.
A common mix-up is confusing Taipei 101's title with the record for the tallest structure ever built. Burj Khalifa exceeded it by a large margin when it opened in Dubai in 2010. Taipei 101 remains one of the world's most recognizable supertall buildings.