Goldin Finance 117, a skyscraper in Tianjin, China, was recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's tallest unoccupied building. Initially designed as part of a luxurious mixed-use development, construction began in 2008 but faced multiple delays. Financial struggles exacerbated by China's stock market crash in 2015 led to its abandonment. Despite standing incomplete for years and symbolizing broader real estate issues in China, recent reports suggest that construction may restart soon, reopening the possibility for this iconic structure's future.
Guinness World Records officially named Goldin Finance 117, a 1,959-foot-tall abandoned skyscraper, in Tianjin, China, the world's tallest unoccupied building.
Serious financial headwinds following China's stock market crash in 2015 forced Goldin Properties to liquidate, resulting in the abandonment of Goldin Finance 117.
According to CNN, the structure may soon not be completely abandoned: the building is expected to resume construction early next week.
Goldin Finance 117 was designed by P&T Group, a Hong Kong firm, intending to be the centerpiece of a mixed-use development for the ultra-rich.
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