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Shanghai World Financial Center - One of the Tallest Skyscrapers in Shanghai

About Shanghai World Financial Center

Shanghai World Financial Center, short for SWFC, is the third tallest building in China and the fifth tallest one in the world. It has the world’s tallest observation deck at 474 meters high, providing a spectacular view of both old and new Shanghai including the Bund, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Jinmao Tower, and Huangpu River, etc.

Type: Observation Decks & Towers, Modern Buildings & Landmarks

Best Seasons: All Seasons

Recommended Visiting Time: about 1~2 hours

Sky Walk Opening Hours: 11:00~21:00 (No entry after 20:00, except for major festivals)

Address: No. 100, Century Avenue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 上海市浦东新区世纪大道100号

Why Visit Shanghai World Financial Center

Shanghai World Financial Center (上海环球金融中心, short for SWFC), known as a global magnet, is a super tall skyscraper standing in the heart of Lujiazui (陆家嘴) Finance & Trade Zone in Pudong (浦东) District of Shanghai . With a height of 492 meters and 101 floors, SWFC is the third tallest buildings in China (next to Shanghai World Financial Center is Shanghai Tower which is the tallest one in China at present with a height of 632 meters) and the fifth tallest building in the world . With its graceful structure soaring above most other buildings into the sky, Shanghai World Financial Center is sure to become the top best-known landmark and symbol of growth for Shanghai and China as a whole. Moreover, it is a gateway linking Shanghai to the rest of the world and the world to Shanghai.

The special design of Shanghai World Financial Center helps travelers reach the world’s highest observatory at 474 meters to have a spectacular view of downtown Shanghai, take a glance at Huangpu River, Oriental Pear TV Tower and nearby Jinmao Tower and experience the feeling that Shanghai lies at their feet. The 100-floor observatory of Shanghai World Financial Center is higher than the observatory of CN Tower in Canada and the observation deck of Burj Dubai (Burj Khalifa) in Dubai.

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Highlights & Experience You won’t Miss

Soaring 474 meters above the ground, the 100th-floor observation deck provides a spectacular view of downtown Shanghai and Huangpu River below. On the 100 floor of the sightseeing hall, you can take a look at the Oriental Pearl spire. Stepping on the long sightseeing corridor and overlooking the scenery on both sides of the Pujiang River through the transparent glass under your feet, it's like walking upon the clouds.

Experience Sky Gate B1

Stepping into Shanghai World Financial Center, your journey to the sky starts from the Sky Gate. You’ll enjoy a visual feast that shows you the rapid changes of Shanghai and the history of Huangpu River through high multi-media technology displays and the world’s most realistic miniature city model.

Experience Sky Arena 94 (423 meters)

The Sky Arena 94 offers awesome views of old and new Shanghai. It has a floor area of about 760 square meters wide with a clear ceiling height of 8 meters. It is available for prestigious occasions including high-profile corporate events, luxury product launches, glamorous fashion shows, celebratory banquets, and special gala evenings against the beautiful panorama of the Huangpu River.

Experience Sky Walk 97 (439 meters)

The Sky Walk 97 is like a bridge across the sky, making travelers feel like walking in the sky. The open designed roofed with glass helps you enjoy the freshest air, touch the blue sky and white cloud at ease. When the weather is fine, the glass ceiling slides to both sides, and the whole sightseeing hall is like an "bridge" floating in the air.

Experience Sky Walk 100 (474 meters)

The Sky Walk 100 is the world’s largest observatory, spanning 55 meters and located 474 meters above the ground. It used to be the highest tourist hall in the world. Walking on the three transparent glass-walled walkways, through which you can see the cars and pedestrians on the ground clearly, and travelers will have the feeling that Shanghai lies at their feet, whether they arrive from sunrise to sunset, or for the glittering lights at night time.

Experience other “Tallest” Facilities

After having a great view of Shanghai at the tallest observatory deck at 474 meters, do you want to spend a night at the tallest hotel in the world? Park Hyatt Hotel Shanghai situated from 79th floor to 93rd floor is the tallest one at present. You’ll enjoy an extremely comfortable stay with spectacular views overlooking Shanghai. Besides, you can dine at 416 meters with the tallest Chinese Restaurant on the 93rd floor. And enjoy swimming at 366 meters high with the tallest swimming pool on the 85th floor. So amazing, isn’t it?

Day View & Night View over Shanghai World Financial Center

Views over the observation deck of Shanghai World Financial Center are quite different in the daytime and at night. It is recommended to come in the daytime.

If you choose a bright and sunny day to get to the top of Shanghai World Financial Center, you can have a bird’s eye view of Shanghai downtown for over 40 kilometers. You don’t believe it, then, go and try?! Standing at the tallest observation deck, when looking up, you can see the blue sky and white cloud over your head, and also, you can see Jinmao Tower (421 meters) and Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower (468 meters) standing underneath your feet. Moving a little further, you can have a nice view of the Huangpu River and see cruises sailing back and forth, take a glance at the Bund at the river with many different kinds of international buildings. The sights in the daytime show you the old and new Shanghai and let you witness the future of China.

If you choose a free night to visit Shanghai World Financial Center, you’d better go before 22:00. The view at night is a little limited, but you can have an awesome view of the glittering Shanghai on both banks of the Huangpu River.

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Layout of Shanghai World Financial Center

• 94F / 97F / 100F are the observation decks, providing amazing views of the Shanghai downtown area, the Bund, and the Huangpu River.
• From 79F to 93F is the 5star Park Hyatt Shanghai Hotel with 174 luxury rooms & suites. The boutique residence hotel welcomes travelers with personalized service designed to meet every need.
• From 7F to 77F is the modern and functional office area which reflects Mori’s expertise and experience in providing the very best business environment for first-tier multinationals.
• The 29F is the Shanghai World Financial Culture & Media Center which serves as a key hub and waypoint for the very latest information.
• The 4F is for meeting with professional spaces, facilities, and services. There are 21 rooms designed for multifunctional meeting rooms, providing visitors modern, flexible, and aesthetically pleasing conference and meeting facilities for events large and small.
• The B2-B1F and 2-3F are for shops, cafes, restaurants, banks, clinics, gyms, and other services to meet the needs of executives and travelers alike.

How to Visit Shanghai World Financial Center

Shanghai World Financial Center has 101 floors above the ground, with six entrances. From the second floor underground to the third floor above the ground, there are shopping malls and catering areas, and you can enter freely. The 7th to 77th floors are offices, and the 79th to 93rd floors are Park Hyatt Hotel. Gate 2 is the entrance to the sightseeing hall , on Dongtai Road (东泰路) near Huayuanshiqiao Road. From the entrance to the fare collection area on the B1 floor, the you can take the high-speed elevator with the fastest speed of 8 meters per second. It only takes 66 seconds from the 2nd floor to the 94th floor . From the 94th floor to the 100th floor is the sightseeing area. The tour can start from the 94th floor. You can the escalator to the 97th floor, and walk through the sightseeing hall and take the elevator to the 100th floor. Of course, you travel route can also be reversed. You can also buy postcards and souvenirs on the 94th floor.

• Entrance fee from Sky Walk 97 to 100 : CNY 135 per person, CNY 200 for two

• Opening Hours : 06:00-21:00 on Jan 1 (No entry after 20:00); 11:00-21:00 from January 2 to Dec 31 (No entry after 20:00); 10:00-22:00 on National Day (No entry after 21:00)

• Note : The sightseeing ticket of Shanghai World Financial Center might be sold out during the peak season. Please feel free to contact us to book the tickets for you.

Location & How to Get to Shanghai World Financial Center

Shanghai World Financial Center is situated in Lujiazui Area of Pudong, close to Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower Shanghai Tower, and Jinmao Tower.

• About 1.7 kilometers from The Bund
• About 2.6 kilometers from Nanjing Road
• About 900 meters from Oriental Pearl TV Tower
• About 200 meters from Jinmao Tower
• About 40 kilometers from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (around 40 minutes driving)
• About 21 kilometers from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (around 30 minutes driving)

Besides using our private transfer service , travelers can get to SWFC by subway (Line 2 to Lujiazui Station or Dongchang Road Station). If you take a ferry, stop at Dongchanglu Pier and take Bus No. 339 to Pudong South Road Dongchang Road Stop(浦东南路东昌路站) and get off. For more detailed transportation info, please feel free to contact our professional travel consultants .

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Shanghai World Financial Center

On a trip to Shanghai, a highlight is to visit is the Shanghai World Financial Center. It is the world's tenth tallest building, and the fifth tallest in Chinese mainland[2016].

The 100th floor observation deck gives one of the best views of Shanghai .

• 492 meters tall (1,614 feet), 101 floors above ground and 3 floors below
• 100th floor observation deck
• Cost: 1.2 billion USD
• Built: 2007

Until 2014, it was the tallest building in Shanghai. There is a popular observation deck on the 100th floor at 1,555 feet for sightseeing and a Hyatt Regency luxury hotel.

On a visit, you can also see nearby the 88 story Jin Mao Tower and the Shanghai Tower that towers 400 feet higher than the Shanghai World Financial Center. These three buildings sit in a cluster next to the Pudong River in the Lujiazui financial district.

The Shanghai World Financial Center project was designed by the Kohn Pedersen Fox architectural firm , and the construction was managed by the Mori Building Corporation of Japan. Multinational corporations funded the project.

It actually took the developers 11 years to finish the building. It officially opened in 2008, and it was generally considered to be the best skyscraper that was built in the world in 2008.

Part of the reason for the delay was a controversy about the opening at the top of the building. In the original design, the opening was a circle. But people objected because it looked like a Japanese rising sun symbol over the city, so instead this trapezoid shape was built. This is how it got its nickname "The Bottle Opener."

Tourist Highlights

There is a mall at ground level with fine restaurants, and you'll find bars and restaurants in the Hyatt Regency between floors 79 to 93.

There are three observation decks on floors 94, 97, and 100.

The 100th floor has a viewing gallery 55 meters long — the third highest observation deck in China, after the Canton Tower and Shenzhen IFC, and fourth highest in the world (the Burj Khalifa's is highest) [2016].

Riding the elevators might be a small thrill. They move people from the first floor to 95th floor in a minute with a speed of 10 meters per second

Touring Tips

• See our private Shanghai tours for your way to discover the Shanghai World Financial Center.
• Observation deck prices: 94th floor is 110 RMB, 97th floor is 110 RMB, and 100th floor is 150 RMB. The ticket price to visit all three observation floors is 180 RMB.
• The 100th floor deck is recommended because there is a 55-meter-long viewing gallery with a sky walk made of glass where you can look down through the floor to the scenery below.
• The night lights and dusk sunset scenes are amazing, but in rainy and foggy weather you can see little.
• There may be an hour wait for the 100th floor observation deck, but you can see the view from the windows of the 91st floor for free in a relaxed fashion from the 100 Century Avenue Restaurant and Bar. Drinks are comparatively inexpensive (about 8 USD).

Travel Essentials

• Address : Shanghai WFC (上海环球金融中心), Financial Trading District Z4-1, Lujiazui, Pudong, Shanghai
• Subway transport : Subway Line 2 to Lujiazui Station. Take Exit 6 and walk about 10 minutes to the Shanghai WFC.

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Plan your Shanghai tour ? Would you like to have a  bird’s-eye view of the fast developing Shanghai? Only after Shanghai Tower – the tallest skyscraper in Shanghai, Shanghai World Financial Center (SWFC) is the second tallest building ( 492 meters ) offering no less magnificent panoramic views from the sky over the magical city of Shanghai.

The most outstanding feature of the skyscrapers is an aperture on its summit, which is often dubbed as “the bottle opener” by foreigners and Chinese.

In Shanghai,  there are four major tallest buildings that have fantastic observation decks from the sky with mesmerizing panoramas – Shanghai Tower , Jinmao Tower and Shanghai World Financial Center and Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower.

See the picture below: Shanghai World Finacial Center ( the bottle opener ) on the left; Jinmao Tower in the Middle; Shanghai Tower on the right.

If you are an enthusiast for panoramic views from tall buildings,  you can choose any of the four skyscrapers – Shanghai Tower ( 623 meters ), Shanghai World Financial Center ( 492 meters ) , Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower ( 470 meters ), and Jinmao Tower (420 meters ).

Today let’s go up Shanghai World Financial Center!  Shanghai World Financial Center stands adjacent to Shanghai Tower on its east and Jinmao Tower on its southeast. It is a multi-use skyscraper, encompassing offices, hotels, conference rooms, observation decks, and ground-floor shopping malls.

How to Get to Shanghai World Financial Center?

Add: No. 100, Century Avenue, Pudong, Shanghai 浦东世纪大道100号 By Subway: Just take subway line 2 and get off at the station of Lujiazui and walk to the tower

Practical Information ( Tickets and Business Hours )

Business Hours: 8:00 – 23:00 ( latest entry at 22:00) Ticket for the 100th floor deck: 150 yuan

The 100th-floor observation deck

It is said that there are three observation decks on the building. But you won’t miss the tallest 100th-floor observation deck known as “Sightseeing Sky Pavilion”.

The Sightseeing Sky Pavilion is housed on the 100th-floor in Shanghai World Financial Center (SWFC). It is a 474-meter high suspended long corridor over the aperture of the bottle opener.

From the transparent corridor, you can see both the turrets of Jinmao Tower and Oriental Pearl TV Tower. As if walking in the clouds, you can glimpse all the beautiful sights on both sides of Huangpu River.

Inside the 55-meter long sightseeing corridor, there are three transparent floors through which you can easily see the pedestrians, vehicles and the whole city moving under your feet.

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Shanghai World Financial Center Facts and Information

Shanghai World Financial Center is a 492m supertall skyscraper in Lujiazui, Pudong, Shanghai. Below are the facts about the skyscraper and some related information.

Shanghai World Financial Center (Chinese:上海环球金融中心 literally translated as Shanghai Global Financial Center), or simply called SWFC for short. Location: The building located at 100 Century Avenue, Lujiazui. The number 100 in the address just corresponds to its floor count, this can also be found on Jin Mao Tower, which located at 88 Century Avenue, featuring 88 stories. SWFC is located very close to Jin Mao Tower as well as the newly built Shanghai Tower , these three iconic supertall skyscrapers were designed to be adjacent to each other, and the other landmark the Oriental Pearl Tower situates only a few hundred meters away.

Transportation:

If you are at The Bund looking for a way to cross the river to visit SWFC tower, as there's no bridges nearby crossing the river, there are 3 ways left for choices.

1. Subway: The Shanghai Metro is currently the largest rapid transit system in the world by route length, taking the subway in Shanghai is a common choice. You can first go to the Nanjing road, then enter any subway station which is nearest to you, take the line 2, get off at Lujiazui station, find the number 6 exit to get out the station, after that there's only 5 to 10 minutes walk to arrive at the destination. Or get off at Dongchang Road station, get out of station from number 4 exit, then take a 5 minutes walk to arrive at SWFC.

2. Ferry: Go to The Bund Port and purchase a ticket to aboard the ferry for only about 0.3 dollars, in this way you can appreciate the scenery on the river, after getting off the ferry, walk for 8 minutes to get to Shanghai World Financial Center.

3. Taking a texi to get there through the tunnel under the river. Height: The tower has 101 floors, and 492 meters or 1614 foot tall, Shanghai World Financial Center was once the tallest flat top building of the world. As of 2016, among the built or topped out skyscrapers exclusive of telecom towers , Shanghai World Financial Center ranks 2nd in Shanghai in height, and 5th in Mainland China, after Shanghai Tower, Shenzhen Ping An International Finance Center, Tianjin Golden 117 Tower, Guangzhou Chow Tai Fook Center. For the whole world, SWFC is the 10th tallest building of the world by standard height, see Ranking the tallest buildings for more details.

Owner: The owner of SWFC is its developer, the Mori Group.

Shanghai World Financial Trade Center is a mixed-use building, in which there are offices, stores, hotel, meeting rooms, observatory. three floors underground are used as the parking lot,comprising about 1100 parking spaces. 1st and 2nd floors are used for stores and restaurants and 3rd to 5th floors are occupied by meeting rooms. Office spaces occupying the 7th floor to 77th floor,

The floors from 79th floor to 93th floor are occupied by a hotel, which is operated by Park Hyatt, the hotel features 174 rooms and suites. This hotel is the second highest hotel of the world, only second of Ritz Carlton Hong Kong which occupies the uppermost floors of 484 meters tall International Commerce Center in Hong Kong, even observation deck is set underneath that hotel.

The floors above the 93rd floor are for mechanical use and sightseeing, the 55 m long view corridor on 100th floor was once the highest observation deck in the world and now ranks as third highest .

Design and developing:

Way back in 1993, Shanghai authority was planning to build 3 adjacent supertall skyscrapers in Lujiazui district as the landmark of the city.

These skyscrapers were set to be built one by one, from the shortest to the tallest, the preparation work of the first and shortest one started in 1994, by the same year Minoru Mori, who was a powerful Japanese building tycoon, came to the city, he had long been dreaming of building a world's tallest building, in the meantime, Zhao Qizheng who was the deputy mayor of Shanghai greeted him and told him the plan for building those supertall skyscrapers and said they are going to build the first one and who would be developing the next two is not yet determined. Mori replied immediately, saying, 'let me build the second one.' and this 'second one' he referred to gradually became today's SWFC Tower.

Today all the three giant towers have been built, these towers have become a center of tourism and lifestyle.

Shanghai World Financial Center was designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox, a New York based architectural firm. The most significant feature of the design is that huge trapeziform aperture on the top portion which used to lessen the impact of wind pressure, this wacky feature makes people referring to the building as a bottle opener. In fact this sort of design is not so rare and unique, it can be found in some other cities, such as Duke Energy Center in Charlotte, Kingdom Center in Riyadh.

In the original design, the iconic huge aperture was intended to be circular shape, such design was inspired by an Ancient Chinese idea of 'round sky and square earth', additionally the empty circular aperture of SWFC together with several spheres on nearby Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai International Conference Center to form a distinctive spectacle of 'Virtuality and Reality' (In Chinese: "一虚一实").

However this is unfavored and objected by the local people, including the mayor, claiming the circular aperture is too similar to the icon on Japanese national flag. Since then, KPF changed the design to the trapeziform one as we see today. In fact it becomes more convenient and cheaper for construction after the change of design.

Although standing at 492 meters without spire, the building has only 100 stories, featuring a total of 380,000 square meters of floor areas, the tower can accommodate 20 thousand of people.

The tower's design life is 50 years, this is same as Ping An International Finance Center in Shenzhen, such a lifetime is designed for catering to Country's provisions on commercial land use.

The construction work of the tower was contracted by Shanghai Construction Group and China State Construction Engineering Corp Third Engineering Division. The construction started in August 1997, soon after that the Asian Financial Crisis broke out, the project was forced to suspend due to the lack of funds, by that time the fundation of the tower had been completed. In November 2003, after 6 years of suspension, the project finally gets back on track, by the time some new proposals for skyscrapers in other cities taller than original height (460 m) of SWFC had been brought up, among them Taipei 101 had almost topped out. And SWFC's foundation had been already completed and was constructed in accordance with the original height.

In order to make the building taller than Taipei 101, the developer put in more effort and money to increase the height, however, the height can only be increased to a maximum of 492 meters by roof height considering the stability and security, there's still 16 meters left to surpass Taipei 101. They once intend to add a spire on the roof to make the building reach 509 m, this was considered a negative impact to aesthetics of the building by local authority and got abandoned.

The tower topped out in September 2007 by reaching the 492-meter final height. Although SWFC is 16 m lower than Taipei 101, which was tallest building of the world by standard height by that time, SWFC still obtained the title of 'World's Tallest Flat-roofed Building' and 'world's highest observation deck'. For the sake of the fact that Taipei 101 consisting a 70m spire, it's not hard to find in some comparison diagram that SWFC appears more colossal than Taipei 101.

In July 2008, the whole Project completed successfully, and cost 1 billion dollars in total, by the end of August of same year its observation decks officially opened to public.

Tour and Sightseeing:

Main Article: Visiting Shanghai World Financial Center Observatory

Unlike its solemn name, Shanghai World Financial Center is not just a office building but a mixed-use building, the most influential use is its observatory floors for sightseeing. A section more than 50 meters tall from 423 m to 474 meters above street level is all used for sightseeing or tourism. Observation decks of Shanghai World Financial Center are higher than the ones on nearby Jin Mao Tower and Oriental Pearl Tower by a large margin. People can look down at the Jin Mao Tower which used to be looked up at, as well as the most regions of the city.

The observation decks of Shanghai World Financial Center is rated as National 4A scenery site, and since its opening the observatory has been one of the most visited tourist attractions in Shanghai . The building has 3 separate observation decks on 94th,97th,100th floor, the highest one on 100th floor at a height of 474 m is even 22 meters higher than Burj Khalifa's primary observatory, and had been known as the highest observation deck of the world until the opening of observatory on Canton Tower, it located right above the huge trapeziform aperture, and it is a 270-degree view indoor observation deck.

The other two observation decks are all located below the aperture, the one on 97 floor situates just at the bottom of the aperture, at a height of 439 m, it is said that when weather permits, the glass around it will be opened, transforming it to a open-to-air observatory.

Another one on 94th floor is the lowest, but also the most large and spacious one, there you can buy some souvenirs or enjoy a cup of coffee.

The observation decks is opening from 8 AM to 11 PM, the price of a standard ticket for adult is 180 China Yuan, equivalently 28 dollars, which is quite cheap compared to Burj Khalifa's, additionally there are some variables and options, see the table below for details:

In addition, tourists can visit the the observation decks for free on their birthday by showing the identification.

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Shanghai World Financial Center

Top choice in Shanghai

Although trumped by the adjacent Shanghai Tower as the city’s most stratospheric building, the awe-inspiring 492m-high Shanghai World Financial Center is an astonishing sight, even more so come nightfall when its ‘bottle opener’ top dances with lights. There are three observation decks – on levels 94, 97 and 100 – with altitude-adjusted ticket prices and wow-factor lifts thrown in.

A clear, smog-free day is imperative, so check the weather and pollution index beforehand.

The top two decks (at the bottom and top of the trapezoid) are known as Sky Walks. It’s debatable whether the top Sky Walk (474m) is the best spot for Shang-high views, though. The hexagonal space is bright and futuristic, and some of the floor is transparent glass, but the lack of a 360-degree sweep – windows only face west or east – detracts somewhat. But you get to look down on the top of the Jinmao Tower , which might be worth the ticket price alone.

Access to the observation deck is on the west side of the building off Dongtai Rd; access to the Park Hyatt is on the south side of the building. If you want to make a meal (or a cocktail) of it, or if lines are long, you can sashay into the Park Hyatt's restaurant/bar 100 Century Avenue on the 91st floor instead.

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A Glorious Introduction

The Shanghai World Financial Center is one of the most awe-inspiring structures that has ever graced the skyline of the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai. This grandiose skyscraper stands towering and proud in the heart of the city, a symbol of modernity, progress, and ambition. It is the fourth tallest building in the world and one of the most iconic buildings in the world, making it a popular destination for visitors and locals alike. But the Shanghai World Financial Center is more than just a beautiful building; it is a testament to the ambition and success of the city, a marvel of modern engineering, and an embodiment of the city’s rich history and culture.

History of the Shanghai World Financial Center

The Shanghai World Financial Center was first proposed in 1997 in response to the city’s booming economy. At the time, the city was growing at an astonishing rate and the need for a modern, iconic structure to symbolize this growth was apparent. The plans for the building were finalized in 2003 and construction began in 2004. It took more than five years to construct and the building was finally completed in 2008. The design of the building is a testament to modern engineering and features a unique tapered shape which provides additional stability.

The building is comprised of 101 floors and stands at a height of 492 meters. The building was designed to be a multi-purpose complex which includes office space, a hotel, an observation deck, and a shopping mall. It also includes a number of restaurants, bars, and cafes. The observation deck, located on the 100th floor, provides spectacular views of the city and is a popular tourist attraction.

Design of the Shanghai World Financial Center

The Shanghai World Financial Center was designed by the well-known Japanese architect Kohn Pedersen Fox. The design of the building is a modern take on traditional Chinese architecture and features intricate details which are both aesthetically pleasing and structurally sound. The tapered shape of the building allows for greater structural stability and makes the building more resistant to the strong winds which often occur in Shanghai. The building is also designed to be environmentally friendly and utilizes energy efficient materials and technologies.

The building also features a unique sky lobby which is located on the 87th floor. This lobby is the highest in the world and provides breathtaking views of the city. The building also features a number of public gardens and open spaces which provide visitors with a peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Impact of the Shanghai World Financial Center

The Shanghai World Financial Center has had a profound impact on the city of Shanghai. The building has become a symbol of the city’s success and ambition and is seen as a testament to the city’s growth and prosperity. The building has also become one of the most recognizable landmarks in the city and attracts visitors from all over the world. The building has also helped to revitalize the surrounding area and has become a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

The building has also had a positive impact on the economy of the city. The construction of the building has created jobs and has helped to stimulate economic growth in the area. The building has also helped to attract foreign investment and has contributed to the city’s overall economic development.

The Shanghai World Financial Center is an iconic structure which stands tall in the heart of Shanghai. It is a testament to the city’s ambition and success and is a symbol of progress and modernity. The building is a marvel of modern engineering and has had a profound impact on the city, both economically and culturally. The building is a popular destination for visitors and locals alike and is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Shanghai. The Shanghai World Financial Center is truly an extraordinary symbol of the city’s success and prosperity.

Observation Deck

The observation deck of the Shanghai World Financial Center is one of its most popular attractions. Located on the 100th floor of the building, the observation deck provides breathtaking views of the city and its surrounding area. The observation deck offers spectacular views of the bustling city, with stunning vistas of the Huangpu River, the Bund, and the Pudong skyline. Visitors can also take in the magnificent view of the city from the top of the building’s spire.

The observation deck also affords visitors the opportunity to witness the city’s many landmarks. Visitors can take in the view of the Oriental Pearl Tower, the Jin Mao Tower, and the Shanghai Tower. The observation deck also offers a unique view of the Bund and the Huangpu River, which have become two of the most iconic images of the city.

The observation deck also features a number of interactive displays which provide visitors with an insight into the history and culture of the city. Visitors can also take part in interactive activities such as trivia games and quizzes. The observation deck is also home to a number of restaurants and cafes, providing visitors with a unique dining experience with a stunning view of the city.

Multi-Purpose Complex

The Shanghai World Financial Center is more than just a beautiful building; it is a multi-purpose complex which includes office space, a hotel, an observation deck, and a shopping mall. The building also includes a number of restaurants, bars, and cafes, providing visitors with a variety of dining options. The building also features a number of public gardens and open spaces, providing visitors with a peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The building also boasts a number of high-end retail outlets, including designer boutiques, jewelry stores, and specialty shops. The shopping mall also features a number of entertainment venues, including an indoor ice rink, a bowling alley, and a movie theater. The hotel portion of the complex features luxurious guest rooms and suites, as well as a number of amenities such as a spa, a fitness center, and a business center.

The multi-purpose complex also features a number of corporate facilities, providing businesses with the perfect setting for meetings and conferences. The complex also boasts a number of modern conference rooms, equipped with the latest audio-visual technology. The complex also features a number of onsite parking facilities, making it easier for visitors to access the building.

Environmental Impact

The Shanghai World Financial Center was designed to be environmentally friendly and utilizes energy efficient materials and technologies. The building incorporates a number of features which reduce its environmental impact, including rainwater harvesting, solar energy collection, and energy efficient lighting. The building also features a number of green spaces which help to reduce its carbon footprint.

The building also features a number of green initiatives which help to reduce its environmental impact. For example, the building has implemented a number of energy-saving measures, such as motion-sensing lighting and the use of low-flow plumbing fixtures. The building also utilizes LED lighting, which is more energy-efficient than traditional lighting. The building also features a number of green roofs which help to reduce air pollution.

The building also features a number of sustainable design elements, such as the use of recycled materials and the incorporation of natural light. The building also features a number of water-saving features, such as the use of low-flow showerheads and water-saving toilets. The building also utilizes natural ventilation, which helps to reduce energy consumption.

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9 interesting facts about Shanghai World Financial Center

The Shanghai World Financial Center is a skyscraper located in the Pudong district of Shanghai , China. It is one of the tallest buildings in the world, and it has become an iconic landmark of the city. Here are some interesting facts about the Shanghai World Financial Center:

Height: The Shanghai World Financial Center is 492 meters (1,614 feet) tall, making it the third tallest building in China and the ninth tallest building in the world as of 2021.

Design: The building was designed by the American architectural firm Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates. It has a trapezoidal shape with a square aperture at the top, which creates a distinctive skyline profile.

Observation deck: The Shanghai World Financial Center has an observation deck on the 100th floor, which is open to the public. The observation deck offers panoramic views of the city and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Shanghai.

Skybridge: The building also features a skybridge on the 55th floor, which connects the two towers of the building. The skybridge is 50 meters (164 feet) long and is one of the highest bridges in the world.

Wind engineering: Due to the building’s height and location in an area prone to high winds, wind engineering was a major consideration during its design and construction. The building features a tuned mass damper, which helps to reduce the building’s sway in high winds.

LEED certification: The Shanghai World Financial Center was awarded LEED Gold certification in 2011, which recognizes the building’s environmentally sustainable design and construction.

Construction: The construction of the Shanghai World Financial Center began in 1997 and was completed in 2008. The building’s construction was delayed several times due to various factors, including financial difficulties and the SARS outbreak in 2003.

Tenant: The Shanghai World Financial Center is primarily used for office space, and it is home to several multinational corporations and financial institutions. The building’s anchor tenant is the Shanghai World Financial Center Observatory Co., Ltd.

Cultural significance: The Shanghai World Financial Center has become an iconic landmark of Shanghai and is often featured in films, television shows, and other media. The building has also been the subject of controversy, with some critics arguing that its construction has contributed to the displacement of local residents and the destruction of historic neighborhoods.

In conclusion, the Shanghai World Financial Center is an impressive and iconic building that has become a symbol of modern China. Its unique design, observation deck, skybridge, and environmentally sustainable features make it a popular tourist attraction and a source of pride for the people of Shanghai.

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492 m / 1,614 ft

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Mori building.

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Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates ; Mori Building

Usually takes on the balance of the architectural effort not executed by the "Design Architect," typically responsible for the construction documents, conforming to local codes, etc. May often be referred to as "Executive," "Associate," or "Local" Architect, however, for consistency CTBUH uses the term "Architect of Record" exclusively.

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About Shanghai World Financial Center

The Shanghai World Financial Center is a symbol of commerce and culture that speaks to the city’s emergence as a global capital. Located in Shanghai’s Pudong District, the mixed-used Shanghai World Financial Center is a vertical city, containing 62 office floors, conference facilities, urban retail and dining spaces, and a 174-room five-star Park Hyatt Hotel at the top—the world’s highest hotel from the 79th to 93rd floors. Above the hotel, at the 94th to 100th floors, is a visitors’ square and observatory. Shaped by the intersection of two sweeping arcs and a square prism—shapes representing ancient Chinese symbols of heaven and earth, respectively—the tower’s tapering form supports programmatic efficiencies, from large floor plates at its base for offices to rectilinear floors near the top for hotel rooms. Its boldest feature, the 164-foot-wide portal carved through its upper levels relieves the enormous wind pressures on the building. The project activates the ground plane through function-specific entrance volumes (e.g., hotel, office and retail) that extend from its stone-clad base. To further connect the activities of the building to the city, the retail volume is oriented toward a public park planned for an adjacent site. Optimizing form and function was paramount to the design, integrating the structure, mechanical systems, and exterior envelope in a modular system that repeats every 13 floors to facilitate the fabrication and installation of components, and, in turn, reduce construction time, material waste, and structural inefficiencies. The purity of the tower’s design belies the inherent complexity of the various building systems within, and is readily adaptable to the changing programmatic requirements that often arise during the long timeline of such a large project, as well as to the changing needs of building users. The project was put on hold in 1995 after the completion of the foundations. When revived in 1999 the height and base dimensions were both increased from the original design. Reinforcing the existing piles to accommodate these changes would have been possible but costly. The new, taller structure would not only have to be made lighter, but would need to resist higher wind loads, which increase exponentially with height. The project’s structural engineer developed a new system, employing composite mega-columns, diagonal mega-braces, steel out-riggers, belt trusses, and core wall trusses, the pile loads were redistributed to accept increased lateral loads from wind and earthquake. The stiffness of the lateral force-resisting system of the perimeter wall was increased, and as such, the original design for the perimeter framing was abandoned in favor of a diagonal-braced frame with added outrigger trusses coupled to the columns of the mega-structure. This enabled the weight of the building to be reduced by more than 10% and resulted in a reduced cost for the structure, provided for speedier construction, and significantly reduced the material that went into the building and thus made the building even more environmentally friendly.

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Video interviews, conference presentations, awards symposium & dinner videos, ctbuh leader presentations & meetings, other videos.

30 May 2018 | Shanghai

A Bold Icon Communicates a Global City’s Identity to the World

The Shanghai World Financial Center (SWFC) is a symbol of commerce and culture that speaks to the city’s emergence as a global capital. Located in...

19 October 2016 | Shanghai

CTF Guangzhou - Efficiency in Mixed-Use Supertall

Wednesday, October 19, 2016. Gaungzhou, China. Florence Chan of Kohn Pedersen Fox presents at the 2016 China Conference Plenary 4: "Guangzhou Developments" Since the reformation...

27 October 2015 | Shanghai

Developing Tall Buildings and Urban Places, in Japan and Elsewhere

A city is a stage where a wide range of activities take place. An internationally competitive city is one in which diverse human interaction and...

Interview: Hiroo Mori

Hiroo Mori of Mori Building is interviewed by Chris Bentley during the 2015 CTBUH New York Conference at the Grand Hyatt New York. Hiroo discusses...

17 September 2014 | Shanghai

Interview: David Malott

Wednesday 17th September 2014. Shanghai, China. David Malott, CTBUH Chairman-Elect / Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, is interviewed by Chris Bentley during the 2014 CTBUH Shanghai...

16 September 2014 | Shanghai

The Evolution of Building Evacuation Design in China

As a result of the events of September 11th and other natural and man-made disasters, building owners, designers and fire officials have become increasingly aware...

11 June 2013 | Shanghai

Session 2: What Contributes Most to Sustainability in Tall Buildings?

The next generation of tall buildings will be judged on more than sheer height or aesthetic appearance. In the context of sustainability, they will also...

20 September 2012 | Shanghai

Interview: China's Future Tallest

David Malott of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates is interviewed by Jeff Herzer during the 2012 CTBUH Shanghai Congress at the Jin Mao, Shanghai. David discusses...

Interview: Constructing the Shanghai Tower

Jun Xia of Gensler is interviewed by Jeff Herzer during the 2012 CTBUH Shanghai Congress at the Jin Mao, Shanghai. Jun discusses the design and...

19 September 2012 | Shanghai

An Overview of Modern Supertall Development in China

While China is without doubt the largest developing market for tall buildings, with a multitude of towers under construction and in planning, we can forget...

Design of Composite Mega-Columns with Multiple Rolled H-Sections

Composite mega-columns used in tall buildings are currently designed with continuous built-up sections, typically welded in a fabrication shop and spliced on site without any...

Interview: Marketing of Tall Buildings

William Murray of Wordsearch is interviewed by Jeff Herzer during the 2012 CTBUH Shanghai Congress at the Jin Mao, Shanghai. William discusses the marketing of...

MFREE-S Closed Cavity Façade: Cost- Effective, Clean, Environmental

This presentation covers the performance differences of the Closed Cavity Façade compared with traditional single and double skin façades by means of detailed dynamic whole...

21 October 2010 | Shanghai

Lynn S. Beedle Lifetime Achievement Award: From New York to Shanghai: A Lifetime of Tall

William Pedersen, Partner, Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates. Mr. Pedersen’s approach to design has been one that weds formal and technical originality with a modesty informed...

20 November 2008 | Shanghai

Interview: Kohn Pedersen Fox

Eugene Kohn and Bill Pederson of Kohn Pederson Fox, are interviewed by Jeff Herzer prior to the 2008 CTBUH Awards Dinner at the CTBUH Headquarters...

05 March 2008 | Shanghai

Nonlinear Dynamic Earthquake Analysis of Skyscrapers

Sam Lee, of Guangzhou Scientific Computing Consultants, presented a solution on the ABAQUS platform at the CTBUH 8th World Congress in Dubai by selecting the...

Shanghai World Financial Center: Without Compromise……

David Malott, KPF and Leslie Robertson, LERA, presented the Shanghai World Financial Center located in the Lujiazui district of Pudong. The focus of this presentation...

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20 March 2020

Interactive Study on The Tallest 20 in 2020: Then and Now

CTBUH Research

This research paper undertakes a review of the 2012 report by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, “Tallest 20 in 2020: Entering the...

28 December 2019

Tall Buildings of the Future as Seen From the Present

SawTeen See, Robert Bird Group Pty Ltd

Aerodynamic damping through the use of vertical long slots reduces the dynamic component of the wind loads on the building. Seminal examples include the three-legged...

31 January 2019

Interactive Study on Tall Buildings in Numbers: 2018 Year in Review

In 2018, 143 buildings of 200 meters’ height or greater were completed. This is a slight decrease from 2017’s record-breaking total of 147, and it...

01 September 2018

Developments of Structural Systems Toward Mile-High Towers

Kyoung Sun Moon, Yale University School of Architecture

Tall buildings which began from about 40 m tall office towers in the late 19th century have evolved into mixed-use megatall towers over 800 m....

30 July 2018

World’s Tallest Buildings with Dampers

As tall buildings continue to be built in seismically-active and cyclone-prone areas, the need to augment the structures of these buildings with dynamic modification devices...

01 August 2016

Engineering China’s Skylines

Dasui Wang, East China Architectural Design Institute

Dasui Wang, China Design Master and chief structural engineer for East China Architectural Design Institute (ECADI), is the recipient of the inaugural CITAB - CTBUH...

26 October 2015

Context, Climate, Culture – Investigating Place in Tall Building Design

Robert Goodwin, Perkins + Will

Should a tower in Moscow look like one in Dubai? Once one entered a city and marveled at the unique magic of its architecture –...

Developing Tall Buildings and Urban Spaces, in Japan and Elsewhere

Hiroo Mori, Mori Building Co., Ltd.

Skyscrapers and their surrounding developments are critical factors in determining a city’s global competitive advantage relative to other cities. These building projects are in fact...

24 August 2015

World’s Highest Observation Decks

Perhaps no element of a tall building is more closely related to the pure pleasure of standing high in the sky and taking in the...

16 September 2014

Building Services as A Force for Achieving Sustainable Vertical Urbanism in China

Malcolm Laverick, AECOM

The introduction of vertical urbanism, with its necessary increase in population density per square kilometer of ground surface area, has a significant impact upon the...

Fang Li, James Antell & Martin Reiss, RJA Group

13 January 2013

Shanghai World Finance Center, China

At the time of completion in 2008, the Shanghai World Finance Center was the tallest skyscraper in China, with the tallest observation deck in the...

23 September 2012

The Tallest 15 Cities in China

With over 1.3 billion citizens and a rapidly urbanizing population, China is developing tall buildings more than any other country globally. Currently it has 239...

18 January 2012

The Tallest 20 in 2020: Entering the Era of the Megatall

Nathaniel Hollister & Antony Wood, CTBUH

Within this decade we will likely witness not only the world’s first kilometer-tall building, but also the completion of a significant number of buildings over...

13 April 2011

Tall and Urban: An Analysis of Global Population and Tall Buildings

Tall buildings are spreading across the globe at an ever-increasing rate. This study demonstrates the relationship between population and tall buildings across those countries and...

13 November 2010

Tallest World Records

Includes records of the tallest buildings/structures according to function and structural material, the highest spaces according to function, and some lesser-known titles such as the...

31 December 2008

Tallest Buildings Completed in 2008

Against the backdrop of global economic crisis, 2008 witnessed the most successful year of skyscraper construction to date, with more skyscrapers constructed globally within a...

17 April 2008

Case Study: Shanghai World Financial Center

Paul Katz, KPF; Leslie E. Robertson, Leslie E. Robertson Associates

From the onset of the Shanghai World Financial Center project, its developers targeted a cutting-edge, mixed use mega-complex that would serve a multitude of tenant...

03 March 2008

Paul Katz, KPF; Leslie Robertson & SawTeen See, Leslie E. Robertson Associates

Shanghai World Financial Center is located in the Lujiazui district of Pudong, the Shanghai World Financial Center combines creative architecture and structural engineering to create...

Event Report

Tour report.

22 August 2018

CTBUH has released a Tall Buildings in Numbers (TBIN) interactive data study on the world's tallest buildings with dampers.

12 September 2017

CTBUH partnered with Guinness World Records to identify the commercial building with the fastest elevator speeds and longest vertical runs.

17 January 2017

SuperTEC Visit to CTBUH China Office

The CTBUH China Office hosted a visit from SuperTEC, a consortium of researchers and practitioners from Korea University and Dankook University in Seoul.

13 October 2016

Top Company Rankings: The World’s 100 Tallest Buildings

The Council is pleased to announce the Top Company Rankings for numerous disciplines as derived from the list of projects appearing in 100 of the World’s Tallest Buildings.

19 September 2014

Shanghai World Financial Center Technical Tour Report

Delegates met at the lobby of the Shanghai World Financial Center for a tour, led by executives of Mori Building, of one of Shanghai’s most recognizable landmarks.

14 November 2012

CTBUH to Study the Life Cycle of Tall Building Structural Systems

ArcelorMittal has awarded a $300,000 research grant to the CTBUH to study and compare the full range of environmental effects assignable to structural systems in tall buildings.

20 September 2012

The current tallest building in China at 492 meters, the World Financial Center offers unparalleled views from its skybridge.

8 December 2011

Within this decade we will likely witness not only the world’s first kilometer-tall building, but also the completion of a significant number of buildings over 600 meters.

23 March 2011

CTBUH Presents at Suzhou Elevator Expo

CTBUH Communications Manager Jan Klerks presented on Global Tall Buildings Trends as part of the Expo Trade Fair.

Shanghai Expo and Meetings Report

Executive Director Antony Wood visited China to attend and speak at the Shanghai Expo. While in China, the foundation was set for the CTBUH 9th World Congress.

Discovering Asia, from Moscow

Elena Shuvalova, the CTBUH Country Representative for Russia reports on the 4th Russian Intellectual Business.

29 April 2007

CTBUH / Nakheel Asia Tour Report

CTBUH collaborated with the Dubai-based developer Nakheel and architects Woods Bagot to facilitate a 5-nation tour of seminal tall buildings in south-east Asia.

8 October 2004

CTBUH Plaques & Signboards Initiative Begun

CTBUH believes public skyscraper signs are a powerful and lasting way to inform the world about the official recognition of the achievements and merits of new and existing tall buildings.

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