ABSTRACT

When completed in 2014, Shanghai Tower will anchor the city’s Lujiazui district, which has emerged as one of East Asia’s leading financial centers. Designed to embody Shanghai’s rich culture, the 632-meter high mixed-use building will complete the city’s super-highrise precinct. The new tower takes inspiration from Shanghai’s tradition of parks and neighborhoods. Its curved facade and spiraling form symbolize the dynamic emergence of modern China. By incorporating sustainable best practices, Shanghai Tower is at the forefront of a new generation of super-high-rise towers, achieving the highest level of performance and offering unprecedented community access.