The tower bloc was 90% prefabricated in the factory (Image: @BROAD)
A 57-storey was constructed in just nineteen days using a special construction technique.
Changsha is the capital city of central Hunan province dating back to the Zhou dynasty.
One of its is the rare collection of excavated Western Han dynasty tombs, known as the Mawangdui.
The city also had a very famous resident in , who studied and lived here before joining the Chinese Communist Party in the 1920s.
An apartment inside the J57 tower bloc (Image: @BROAD)
If that isn’t impressive enough then the city also now boasts a marvel of .
Located at Number 3 Broad Road is the imposing 57-storey tower known as J57 Mini Sky City.
The structure of J57 is made entirely of steel and has no concrete core, as well as being earthquake proof.
As it was 90 percent prefabricated in the factory, it was possible to erect three floors per day.
Don’t miss… [NEWS]
Prefabrication is the modern-day trick for making a building in a blink of an eye.
This construction approach is about assembling structural components at a manufacturing yard, transporting them to the site, and adding it to the puzzle.
Costing in the region of £1billion to build, the 687 foot skyscraper has 4,000 offices and 800 apartments.
It also features a host of recreational areas to allow residents to relax and socialise.
There is a badminton and tennis court, a climbing gym, theatre and cinema, as well as a botanic garden.
Conveniently located, it is just 15km from the airport and 13km from the city centre.
The J57 occupies an area of over 180,000 square metres and stands as an example for using less material and significantly reducing air pollution.