Ryomyong Condominium, Residential skyscraper in Taesong-guyok, North Korea
Ryomyong Condominium is an 82-floor residential tower in the Taesong-guyok district of Pyongyang, North Korea. Its exterior is largely covered in glass, with solar panels integrated into the facade along much of its surface.
Construction started in April 2016, and the structural frame was already complete by August of the same year, a pace rarely seen in Pyongyang before. The project became a reference point in the city's recent urban expansion.
The name Ryomyong means 'dawn' in Korean, symbolizing a fresh beginning for the city. Residents and visitors notice this as part of Pyongyang's newer residential quarters that reflect contemporary urban living.
The tower is a residential building in a restricted part of the city, so visitors cannot enter and should expect to observe it only from the street. Its height makes it visible from a considerable distance, which allows for a good view from nearby public areas.
The foundation to structural frame was completed in just 74 days, which made the project one of the fastest high-rise builds of its kind at the time. The building also uses geothermal energy, a technology rarely found in North Korean construction.
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