what is the tallest building in vancouver bc
List of tallest buildings in Vancouver The tallest building in Vancouver is the 62-storey, 201 m (659 ft) Living Shangri-La[4] and represents the city's efforts to add visual interest into Vancouver's skyline.[5] The Private Residences at Hotel Georgia completed in 2012 at 157 m (515 ft) and 48 stories is currently the second-tallest in the city.[6] One Wall Centre, at 150 m (492 ft) tall, with 48 storeys, is currently the city's third tallest building.[7] One Wall Centre has the distinction of being the first building in the world to use a tuned liquid column damper to control wind vibrations.[7] One tower currently under construction, Trump Vancouver at 188 metres will become the city's 2nd tallest building when completed in 2016.[citation needed]
Architecture of Vancouver In the years following World War II, regional variations of modernism began to emerge, known as West Coast-style (particularly West Coast contemporary style). Building constraints in the area led to inventive designs to make construction feasible, as well as to take advantage of the scenery. This led to the development of designs that use complex geometric forms, open-plan layouts, and the desire for natural light, leading to the extensive use of glass.[1] This usage of glass has since proliferated itself into the designs of commercial buildings in Vancouver. Because the region's temperate climate and less-harsh sun makes having large walls of non-heat and sun-reflecting glass feasible, many high-rises in Downtown Vancouver have favoured transparent glass aesthetics. The predominance of glass has led to the city moniker “City of Glass” and "See Through City".[2][3]
Taipei 101 Taipei 101 comprises 101 floors above ground, as well as 5 basement levels. It was not only the first building in the world to break the half-kilometer mark in height,[3] but also the world's tallest building from March 2004 to 10 March 2010.[15][16] As of 28 July 2011[update], it is still the world's largest and highest-use green building.[11][12]
30 St Mary Axe After plans to build the 92-storey Millennium Tower were dropped, 30 St Mary Axe was designed by Norman Foster and Arup Group.[12] It was erected by Skanska, with construction commencing in 2001.[3]