DESIGN FEATURES AND
ARCHITECTURE:
• "Shanghai Tower Construction and
Development was formed in
December 2007 through a
partnership between Shanghai
Chengtou Corp, Luijiazui Finance
and Trade Zone Development, and
Shanghai Construction Group.
• The Shanghai Tower will consist of
nine vertical zones stacked one atop
another. Each zone will be 12 to 15
stories high. The tower’s concrete
core and composite super-columns
are supported by a mat foundation.
FACADE OF TOWER:
The design incorporates two
individual curtain walls. The cam-
shaped outer wall is integrated
with metal shelves at each floor for
attaining staggered configuration.
The inner one is circular in shape.
The space between the two façade
layers creates atriums for sky
gardens throughout the building .
The landscaping in the public
atriums insulates the building in
addition to creating socialising and
retailing space.
Landscaping in
public atrium
Mat foundation
Curtain wall with metal shelves landscaping. The footprint of the building was reduced to
Shanghai Tower features a double-skinned
façade. The curved outer façade is covered by
staggered skin built of vertical glass panels. It
employs a 120% twist for reducing wind load
and the structural materials required for
construction. The inner layer of the glass façade
envelops the floors. The double-skinned façade
also minimises the cooling needs and enhances
the usage of natural light in the sky lobbies.
Outer skin
Inner skin
FACILITIES IN SHANGHAI TOWER:
The upper floors will accommodate gourmet restaurants,
cultural venues and observation decks, which can be
accessed through the tallest single-lift elevator in the world.
The central floors will offer space for offices. Each office
zone is complemented by a sky lobby offering shops and
restaurants. A six-storey retail podium rising from the base
level will feature shopping and dining facilities. The ground
floor will serve as an urban market and feature dedicated
lobbies. Around one third of the site is dedicated for
create more area for green spaces, pedestrian ways, public
place and entryways to the tower.