Lotte World Tower ( Korean : 롯데월드타워 ), also named Lotte Super Tower 123 is a 123 – storey skyscraper located near the current Lotte World complex opened in 1989 , in Seoul, South Korea.
At a height of 555 meters, the building was when it opened in 2017 the fifth tallest skyscraper in the world . The ground was first ground in 2005, but due to height restrictions imposed by the proximity of the airport, work was postponed until February 2010, after restrictions were lifted in 2009.
The 123rd and last floor was completed in December 2015.
It was climbed by the duo Ontheroofs .
The building won in December 2018the Emporis Skyscraper Award 2017 rewarding the most remarkable skyscraper built during the year .
The Lotte World Tower, a skyscraper that aims high
After 13 years of planning and site preparation,the tower gained final approval to start construction by the government in November 2010and the first groundbreaking activities of piling and frame assembly were observed at the construction site in March.
On New Year Eve of 2016, the LED-pixels of the facade displayed the number “2016”.
On April 3rd, 2017, Lotte shot off fireworks to celebrate the tower’s official opening. On January 1st, 2018, Lotte shot off fireworks with a LED laser show for 7 minutes to celebrate New Year’s Day and the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics.
On March 17th, 2016, before the final phase of external construction, the Diagrid lantern-shaped roof structure was completed. The roof structure was constructed with steel counterparts that are each 12 meters and weigh 20 tons. The counterparts were made up of bent metal panels that are 6 cm thick. The structure itself is 120 meters high, and covers floors 107–123. Approximately 3,000 tons of steel parts, a high-precision 64t tower crane and GPS alignment systems, as well as highly skilled welding technicians, were used in the construction of the roof. The roof structure is engineered to withstand its weight without reinforcing pillars, endure earthquakes up to a magnitude of 9 under the Richter magnitude scale, and winds up to 80 m/s. It is also the 5th largest building in the world.
Landmark
Lotte World Tower is a landmark of Seoul and the first 100-story building in Korea. When it was completed, it was the fourth-highest tower in the world and the highest in the OECD countries. The conceptual design calls for a slender cone with convex, gently curved sides. An exterior of pale-coloured glass draws inspiration from Korean ceramics and features accents of metal filigree.
Seoul Sky
Seoul Sky is located on the 117th – 123rd floors. The 117th floor is the entrance floor and the view floor; the 118th floor has the Sky Friendly Cafe and Sky Terrace. The Photozone is located on the 119th floor, Seoul Sky Cafe on the 122nd floor, and the 123 lounge, a premium lounge bar, on the 123rd floor. There are four media stands on the 117th and 118th floors. The view floor has prominent views of the city, as well as a glass floor and a telescope. The skylight of Seoul Sky was the highest glass floor observatory as of the tower’s completion. Lotte Tower and One World Trade Center have concluded an operation and technical service agreement
A glass-floored observation deck
| Floors | Use |
|---|---|
| 117th~123rd floor | Observation deck (SEOUL SKY) |
| 105th~114th floor | Private office |
| 76th~101st floor | Lotte Hotel (SIGNIEL SEOUL) |
| 42nd~71st floor | Residence (SIGNIEL RESIDENCES) |
| 14th~38th floor | Prime office |
| 5th~12th floor | Podium |
| 1st~2nd floor | Lobby |
| B1~B2 | Observation entrance |
| B3~B6 | Parking lot |
Sky Terrace
On the 120th floor, it is possible to access an open-air terrace, fortunately (or unfortunately for the photos) surrounded by large protective glass. The panorama of the Han River and Mount Namsan in the center is superb. We can see the Jamsil Bridge, bottom right, the Cheongdam, Yeongdong and Seongsu Bridges in the distance.
Useful information
Address : 300, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 송파구 올림픽로 300)
Website (in English): www. lwt.co.kr/tower/
Hours : Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Prices : Adults, 27,000 won (about 21 USD); children, 24,000 won (about 18 USD). Tickets are valid for a specific day and time slot.
References
- ↑Jump to:a b “Lotte World Premium Tower”. CTBUH . Retrieved April 10, 2011.
- ^ “World Tower should open on schedule: Lotte” . Hyungkuk F&B acquires online shopping mall The Korea Herald . August 3, 2016 . Retrieved August 8, 2016 .
- ↑ “Lotte World 2 Winnings Final Approval” . KBS World Radio (in English) . November 12, 2012.
- ↑ «SEOUL | Lotte World Tower | 555m | 1819ft | 123fl | Com» . SkyscraperCity (in US English) . Retrieved March 11, 2021 .
- ^ “KPF Pen 555m Tall Korean Tower ” . October 21, 2009.
