International Commerce Center 1, Skyscraper in Chongqing, China.
International Commerce Center 1 is a 458-meter-tall skyscraper in central Chongqing with 99 above-ground floors and 8 underground levels. The tower houses office spaces, meeting facilities, and commercial areas distributed throughout its height.
The tower was designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox in 2010 and completed the same year as part of Chongqing's rapid modernization. Its swift construction reflected the city's fast-paced development during that period.
The building represents modern Chinese architectural advancement through its integration of international design principles with local construction methods.
The tower features high-speed elevators designed to move people efficiently between its many levels. Visitors and workers should expect that finding your way around such a large structure takes some time to learn.
The structure was engineered with advanced wind effect analysis systems to manage the strong air currents at such heights. While visitors cannot see this technology at work, it plays a crucial role in keeping the tower stable and comfortable.
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