Hong kong: As if this wasn’t enough!
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Under construction! And not only is International Commerce Center new tallest for Hong Kong it’s to become the tallest elevated hotel in the world and as if this wasn’t enough the Hotel is a seven star! Other goodies as beeing stated on Hotel Operator Ritz-Carlton’s homepage is the interior as ” a showcase of contemporary design” and rooms “including 360 degree panoramic views of Victoria Harbour.” Vacation anyone?

Located in Kowloon with the Current tallest the Two International Finance Centre crying on the other side of Victoria harbour.
Photo courtesy to Kohn Pedersen & Fox Associates PC.
By completion in 2010 the skyscraper is to become third tallest skyscraper in the world after Shanghai World Financial Center and the Burj Dubai giving Asia the whole top three. Hopefull Chicago spire can balance things up. Here is a close up however:

Beautiful cladding I think.
Photo courtesy to Kohn Pedersen & Fox Associates PC.
Fast Facts:
International Commerce Center
Status: Under Construction
Expected Completion: 2010
Height: 484 m(1588 ft)
Floors: 118
Architects: Kohn Pedersen & Fox Associates PC
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