by wsglm
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(WMP site is on the left side of the pic)

By zip

http://img165.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20110925/20/56251554201109252011232956946318346_000.jpg

Wow! Great progress in the last six weeks.

Nice progress! Can't wait to see the main tower rising!

nice tower & project

still more work to be done

Pics taken by me at okt 11 from Jinmao:


http://i55.tinypic.com/2hgvj8z.jpg


http://i54.tinypic.com/2u4311d.jpg

by wsglm
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wow whats the construction just to the right of the pearl tower?

wow whats the construction just to the right of the pearl tower?

a 100m highrise, can't find the render right now...

the pearl tower looks cleaner than usual in that pic...must just be the light

I think the blue boxy building in front of OPT is a really bad idea. I know that it was built quite early in the Pudong Plan but its just an eye sore. OPT should be left clear for people to see in all directions. Now with the new 100m tower building built, that once more removes an angle from which the OPT can be seen without obstruction. Unlike other TV towers, OPT has a big ball towards the lower part of the tower which cannot be obstructed. Otherwise it will just look ridiculous. Obstructing the legs is already a big no no

a 100m highrise, can't find the render right now...

Thanks, that would be a great addition to the skyline, low rise building like this near the waterfront actually has more impact on the skyline than a 200+ building located further inland.

Thanks, that would be a great addition to the skyline.

If you've seen the render, you won't say that.

http://img181.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20110209/21/5625155420110209211956084.jpg

http://pic.gaoloumi.com/attachments/day_110221/110221175471b657b3c8b1605b.jpg

I think the blue boxy building in front of OPT is a really bad idea. I know that it was built quite early in the Pudong Plan but its just an eye sore. OPT should be left clear for people to see in all directions. Now with the new 100m tower building built, that once more removes an angle from which the OPT can be seen without obstruction. Unlike other TV towers, OPT has a big ball towards the lower part of the tower which cannot be obstructed. Otherwise it will just look ridiculous. Obstructing the legs is already a big no no

It's not so bad compare to the disaster that is the Ping'An building.

I think the render is crap and the outcome will look better.

We all hope that would be the case, but the truth is, chinese have come up with some shocking designs in the past... :(

If you've seen the render, you won't say that.


LOL, that does look kinda weird... why can't they use the precious space wisely and build something great. Not something too tall as it will diminish the OPT's grand effect, but at least something that looks good to the eye.

by Nordschleife
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Great update!

05.12. by wsglm
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Some crazy looking towers going up.

I like the look of the neighborhood that surrounds this building. It looks like there is a lot going on at the street level.

Looks like all the little houses behind the plot are getting demolished. Any plans or renders for that area?

I just noticed this...

yes they need a new area to construct supertalls in SHANGHAI so they need to demolish more houses from other central areas

Yeah, this area around Suzhou River is planned to become a new CBD.

If you've seen the render, you won't say that.


http://pic.gaoloumi.com/attachments/day_110221/110221175471b657b3c8b1605b.jpg

I think it looks great. A gem for the skyline.

Yeah, this area around Suzhou River is planned to become a new CBD.

really?

Can't they just build more on Lujiazui and add to the skyline? I thought its still just the beginning and Lujiazui would be incredible - even more so than currently. And they can reduce plot sizes and make it more dense.

really?

Can't they just build more on Lujiazui and add to the skyline? I thought its still just the beginning and Lujiazui would be incredible - even more so than currently. And they can reduce plot sizes and make it more dense.

This doesn't mean that they won't built in Lujiazui anymore, but there aren't many plots left in Lujiazui.

I think the blue boxy building in front of OPT is a really bad idea. I know that it was built quite early in the Pudong Plan but its just an eye sore. OPT should be left clear for people to see in all directions. Now with the new 100m tower building built, that once more removes an angle from which the OPT can be seen without obstruction. Unlike other TV towers, OPT has a big ball towards the lower part of the tower which cannot be obstructed. Otherwise it will just look ridiculous. Obstructing the legs is already a big no no
Kinda wish they would block out ALL of OPT because I've never been a fan of it...

This doesn't mean that they won't built in Lujiazui anymore, but there aren't many plots left in Lujiazui.

Hmmm, I think they made their plot sizes too big. Walking in Lujiazui myself few years back, I found it quite a nuisance (not really, but in concern with skyscraper/urban planning enthusiasts perspective) to walk around a huge base, much of it useless.

I hope they reduce their plot size when they want to build more skyscrapers nearby. Lujiazui is one of the images of future China and it must be used wisely!!

I dont think the main problem with Lujiazui is the oversized plots. The most significant issue with the area is the lack of an integrated street life with shops, cafés, restaurants and so on.

Why is the pace of this project so damn slow? It almost feels like it’s put on hold, just like with Jialing Faying in Chongqing…

Not sure which one I'm liking

I dont think the main problem with Lujiazui is the oversized plots. The most significant issue with the area is the lack of an integrated street life with shops, cafés, restaurants and so on.

Also that, there definately needs more street activity.

But I think that if plots are oversized, then even if shops, cafes etc are placed at the bases of these buildings, it will be a nuisance to walk around. Idk, better than nothing I guess :lol:

Also that, there definately needs more street activity.

But I think that if plots are oversized, then even if shops, cafes etc are placed at the bases of these buildings, it will be a nuisance to walk around. Idk, better than nothing I guess :lol:

It seems that it was their intention to do so. Walking in Lujiazui is a pretty impersonal experience of giant monoliths around you, but take forever to actually get from one to another. They seem to have planned this area to be financial services and (regional) HQ of large internationals, not much else.

To see real street level commercial activity, their are many areas in Puxi that are vastly superior, and are not planned as LJZ.

It seems that it was their intention to do so. Walking in Lujiazui is a pretty impersonal experience of giant monoliths around you, but take forever to actually get from one to another. They seem to have planned this area to be financial services and (regional) HQ of large internationals, not much else.

To see real street level commercial activity, their are many areas in Puxi that are vastly superior, and are not planned as LJZ.
That's usually why I say Puxi > Pudong. :lol:

It seems that it was their intention to do so. Walking in Lujiazui is a pretty impersonal experience of giant monoliths around you, but take forever to actually get from one to another. They seem to have planned this area to be financial services and (regional) HQ of large internationals, not much else.

To see real street level commercial activity, their are many areas in Puxi that are vastly superior, and are not planned as LJZ.

People's Square (and the axis that is Nanjing Road/Waitan) ARE the heart of the city tbh...Lujizaui is just going to absorb the large developments that can't fit into the former area. So I think lujiazui is fine...for its purpose. Actually, walking around the river on the Pudong side is much more relaxing than the Puxi side. Next time you have an opportunity, do it!

by lemchan

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Looks like the pouring is picking up speed?

by Sh!N
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Yeah they are definitely pouring the base, its size is comparable to Ping'an and probably equally as thick, so it'll eat up a lot of concrete.

09.01. by by Sh!N
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This thing is rocketing up, good good~ cant wait to see the main tower rising.

26 Feb by 天池
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wow, so is the design/rendering still the same? what is it supposed to look like?

Great progress. its gonna be nice to see a supertall vis-a-vis pudong

wow, so is the design/rendering still the same? what is it supposed to look like?

No, the design has been changed, slightly.

http://ww4.sinaimg.cn/large/97c69fe2gw1dqekmdcq6oj.jpg

http://ww1.sinaimg.cn/large/97c69fe2gw1dqekon2mncj.jpg

Original, former, and current design:

http://ww1.sinaimg.cn/large/97c69fe2gw1dqel23jbwkj.jpg

the top looks nicer now

Nice images!

Looks nice. Will be good for the area, really deserted at the moment.

27 Feb by mori
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27 Feb by mori
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Steel is above ground. Nice!

Nice to see it starting to rise.

About time, indeed!

Looks nice. Will be good for the area, really deserted at the moment.
Couldn't agree with you more. Luckily, the north Bund in Hongkou district has alot of interesting projects going on lately and I'm sure the whole area will be superinteresting in a few years to come. :)

10 March by Sh!N
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So when will it surpass the Jin Mao and SWFC, respectively?

So when will it surpass the Jin Mao and SWFC, respectively?

Never. You're in wrong thread, you surely mean the Shanghai Tower. This one will be "only" 319m tall.

Btw, yes I too agree that this development will improve the whole area. :cheers2:

Never. You're in wrong thread, you surely mean the Shanghai Tower. This one will be "only" 319m tall.

Btw, yes I too agree that this development will improve the whole area. :cheers2:

Right, I meant to post this in ST's thread. I can't believe I messed that up lol. :doh: :lol:

by jefferyhsu
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28 March by 天池
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by Mori:
Where is the tower crane?
http://i.imgur.com/YzEFA.jpg

by Mori:
http://i.imgur.com/FgJuK.jpg

A lot of progress. I hope this gets more attention once the supertall starts rising.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5032/6947033210_44050da880_o.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cybereak/6947033210/sizes/o/in/photostream/

Is that the 319m tower I'm seeing?

Is that the 319m tower I'm seeing?

I was also confused...haha, I didn't realize they were reffering to the hole

Now I got my mind clear:lol:

The 319m tower is coming out of the hole
And I think the one we see is the 39-floor tower. The other of 23 has the ground floor done (correct me if I'm wrong)

Now I got my mind clear:lol:

The 319m tower is coming out of the hole
And I think the one we see is the 39-floor tower. The other of 23 has the ground floor done (correct me if I'm wrong)

You are correct, but there won't be a third tower with 23 floors.
The design has been changed: as you can see on the pic below, there will be only two towers.

http://ww1.sinaimg.cn/large/97c69fe2gw1dqekon2mncj.jpg

26 April by yuyu2302
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Finally to street level!

Finally to street level!

Yay, another supertall is rising :)

Great to see it rise.. (http://worldofarchitecture.weebly.com/)

I must admit I like this project, of course "White Magnolia Plaza" will be (only) the 6th tallest buildings in SH, but which building will give the best view of Shanghai?? Isn´t it perhaps this one? :)

from last weekend

http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss244/saturns_stingray/P1530275-1.jpg

http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss244/saturns_stingray/P1530304.jpg

http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss244/saturns_stingray/P1530502.jpg

http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss244/saturns_stingray/P1540018.jpg

http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss244/saturns_stingray/P1530983.jpg

The news said this tower was topped out at a rate of one floor every four days, pretty amazing :D

So to get this clear, why is Shanghai's sky sometimes perfectly clear, a bit blurry and extremely smog-like as seen in the pics above?

Pictures posted once every few days always seem to indicate different air conditions. What causes this rapid change?

So to get this clear, why is Shanghai's sky sometimes perfectly clear, a bit blurry and extremely smog-like as seen in the pics above?

Pictures posted once every few days always seem to indicate different air conditions. What causes this rapid change?

It depends on the wind direction, if the wind comes from the sea the air would be much cleaner. Also, when the air condition is not so good, shooting frontlighting helps. Finally it lie with how far you can see, photos take from high above the ground always shows how nasty the air actually is.

I must admit I like this project, of course "White Magnolia Plaza" will be (only) the 6th tallest buildings in SH, but which building will give the best view of Shanghai?? Isn´t it perhaps this one? :)

The best view of Shanghai is and always will be from the Pearl Tower. It is the only high-up place in town from which you will never be able to see the Pearl Tower :ohno:.

^^
Then I hope maybe a century later she will become this city's Eiffel :D.

03 May by youyayuyu
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opened my UCP this afternoon...so nice to see 3 supertall projects U/C or prep in Shanghai!

17 May by mori
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The best view of Shanghai is and always will be from the Pearl Tower. It is the only high-up place in town from which you will never be able to see the Pearl Tower :ohno:.

^^ Good one!

And nice to see this baby breaking ground. :cheers:

Once it's break ground it'll rise fairly quickly.

It is rising. :banana:

Thank you kanye for the images. :)