If you ask anybody the one thing you need to see when you're in Taipei, it's definitely the Taipei 101. It is currently the largest occupied building in the world, with 101 functional stories.
The architecture is significant, reflecting indigenous natural elements such as bamboo and local good luck charms, reflecting the number 8 it is separated into 8 sections with 8 floors in between.
The Taipei 101 is revolutionary in many ways. This becomes obvious the moment you step on the elevator, which moves at 55 feet per second or 37 miles per hour, taking you from the 5th floor to the 89th floor in under 37 seconds, you waste no time in the 101.
Once on the 89th floor observation deck, everything slows down. Where at your leisure, you can make your way around these all glass walls and see all of Taipei from this magnificent view.
The 101 has a reputation for being one of the safest buildings in the world. This 728 Ton ball suspended in the center of the 87th through 91st floors serves as a damper.
Due to inertia, as the building sways in an earthquake or strong wind, this ball will exert a force in the opposite direction and prevent the building from being damaged by swaying.
Here is a view down the stairs from 101 floors up!
Yours,
Rachael
Photos Property of Bakers Man Productions
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