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The title of “tallest building” is usually held for a few decades or sometimes only a few years until some newer upstart tops it.
So the best defense against usurpers is a “Pinocchio” building. The building would have an extendable spire. Someone builds a higher building, raise the spire so it’s a few feet higher than the rival (think of a sort of reverse well-drilling technology).
If the structure became too top-heavy, counterweights would have to be put on the foundation to balance things. The building would have to be completely overbuilt so it could handle even the most extensive additions.
