Ping An International Finance Center

The Ping An International Finance Center is a 599-meter (1,965 ft), 115-story skyscraper in Shenzhen's Futian District, making it the tallest building in South China and one of the world's tallest. Completed in 2017, this LEED Gold-certified, 460,000-square-meter landmark serves as the headquarters for Ping An Insurance and is a premier hub for office, retail, and tourism, including the 'Free Sky' observation deck. Key Features and Design Architecture: Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF), the tower features a chevron-shaped, stainless steel facade designed to taper towards the top, creating an elegant, sleek profile while reducing wind loads. Structure: It consists of a 115-story main tower and a 11-story podium, with five levels of basement. The structure is supported by eight main columns designed to handle the massive wind pressures in the region. Interior: The building serves as the headquarters for Ping An Insurance Group. It contains high-end offices, a luxury hotel, and extensive retail space. Observation Deck ('Free Sky') Height: Located on the 116th floor, the observation deck stands at a height of 547.6 meters. Access: Visitors reach the top via high-speed elevators traveling at 10 meters per second. Experience: Features a 360-degree panoramic view of Shenzhen, a glass-bottomed viewing deck, and multimedia exhibitions. Location and Connectivity Location: Situated at No. 5033 Yitian Road, Futian District, in the center of Shenzhen's Central Business District (CBD). Access: Highly accessible, with direct links to Metro Line 1 and Line 3, and proximity to the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. Awards and Recognition LEED Gold: The building achieved a LEED Gold rating, utilizing advanced technology to save approximately 18% in energy costs. Records: It holds numerous records as one of the largest and tallest buildings in the world.