'Vertical City' model created at China's tallest building(1/3)

The model of "Vertical City" created by 11 LEGO Certified Professionals from around the world and 30 children in Shanghai, Feb. 27, 2019. (Photo: China News Service/Tang Yanjun)

The model, consisting of botanical elements made from sustainably sourced sugarcane, was created on the 126th floor of the Shanghai Tower by 11 LEGO Certified Professionals from around the world, along with 30 children. The model is 2.47 meters tall and covers an area of more than 5 square meters.

The Shanghai Tower is 632 meters tall, and the 126th floor is the highest floor open to the public, at a vertical height of 583.4 meters.

The model of "Vertical City" created by 11 LEGO Certified Professionals from around the world and 30 children in Shanghai, Feb. 27, 2019. (Photo: China News Service/Tang Yanjun)

The model of "Vertical City" created by 11 LEGO Certified Professionals from around the world and 30 children in Shanghai, Feb. 27, 2019. (Photo: China News Service/Tang Yanjun)