KONE References 2017: Urban Journeys

Making the impossible possible China’s transformation over the past two decades has been nothing less than astounding. Over 60% of the 128 skyscrapers – measuring 200 meters or more in height – completed around the world in 2016 were in China. Critical to the construction of these super-tall buildings have been innovative technologies without which reaching these heights would be impossible. Let’s find out what made Beijing’s future tallest tower, China Zun, a reality. TEXT Nikhil Narayan Sivadas PHOTO KONE China Zun – China 30