When did Shanghai Tower reach architectural completion?

Shanghai Tower, standing 632 meters (128 stories) tall, is China's tallest building and a model of sustainable supertall design. Designed by Gensler, its cylindrical form twists 120 degrees to reduce wind loads by 24%, a strategy confirmed by wind tunnel testing that saved $58 million in structural material. The tower features a transparent double-skin facade that acts as an insulating blanket, and is organized into nine vertical zones, each with its own "sky lobby" atrium.

Location

Shanghai, China

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Team

No team members listed.

Timeline

Project Phases

built

Recognition

Best Tall Building Worldwide — 2016
LEED Platinum Certification — 2015
China Green Building Three Star — 2015
Emporis Skyscraper Award — 2015
MIPIM Asia Awards (Gold) — 2016

AI insights

Last updated 6 months ago· Confidence 95%

Scores

Complexity: High

Innovation: High

Execution risk: High

Sustainability: High

Classifications

Budget tier: High

Client type: Corporate

Delivery model: Unknown

Maturity: Built

Discipline focus

Architecture

Engineering

Sustainability

Structural-engineering

Constraints detected

Urban Context

Wind Load

High Rise

Risk factors

Budget Overrun

Design Change

Material Sourcing

Detailed Assessment

Discipline Focus

architecture

engineering

sustainability

structural-engineering

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