This Apartment Building Is Home To 20,000 People

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6 October 2024

This massive structure in China is home to around 20,000 residents, making it the largest residential building in the world

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Located in Qianjiang Century City, the 675-foot-tall Regent International was initially conceived as a high-end hotel but was later repurposed as an expansive apartment complex

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The S-shaped building, is a small city in itself, containing high-end residential apartments spread across 39 floors

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The building offers an array of amenities and businesses, ensuring residents' daily needs are met without ever having to leave the premises

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From trendy cafes to essential services, everything residents need is readily available within the building, making it an attractive haven for young professionals and entrepreneurs

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The complex boasts shopping centres, restaurants, schools, hospitals, and recreational facilities, creating a self-sustaining community within the building itself

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Residents also enjoy access to state-of-the-art fitness centres, food courts, indoor swimming pools, grocery stores, barber shops, nail salons and expansive gardens

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Despite its current occupancy, Regent International still has room for growth, with a maximum capacity of 30,000 people

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Since its inauguration, the building has attracted a diverse community of residents, primarily comprising young professionals fresh out of college or budding influencers and entrepreneurs

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It is located within easy reach of Hangzhou's major attractions, such as the West Lake, shopping malls, restaurants, and cultural sites, making it a desirable residential area

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