#005 l Jin Mao Tower l SHANGHAI l 421m l 93fl - Page 3

Liz L · November 26th, 2002, 01:30 AM

9/10 - Very impressive - tremendous height, with a very nice, many-sided shape that really stands out, especially near the top. And the graceful, almost delicate gridwork of the facade helps the height. Plus, the spire flows nicely from the rest of the tower, rising up from a series of setbacks (Hint, to some of you other architects out there!)

Maybe a few setbacks at the base might have helped, but still this is pretty amazing and, IMO, a good combination of traditonal and modern styling.

And I love the almost ethereal air it has when it's lit up at night.

Impressive interiors, too - but where are the blinds or curtains?

And what's the height, please?

RafflesCity · November 26th, 2002, 01:42 AM

421m or 1380 feet.

Its shocking, but this building makes me so wanna go to Shanghai.

Eddy · November 26th, 2002, 03:22 PM

A very impressive tower 8.5/10

Wu-Gambino · January 1st, 2003, 06:42 AM

7/10

January 1st, 2003, 07:47 AM

I think to much design and detail fucks it up. Its tal and thats good.
I give it a 7/10

***SeeMacau*** · January 3rd, 2003, 03:56 AM

10/10
Great Building

January 4th, 2003, 06:59 PM

A more angular Petronas Tower.The characteristics of the ancient chinese pagoda expressed in a futuristic design.

Unlike most other towers, where only the roof and facade is emphasized and the body neglected
The clever arrangement of protruding geometry structure especially at the top really created the impresion of a smooth ascending peaked tower.

Rich in detail which resemble ancient hindu temple in some way too.
Not to mention the color of steel blend well with its futuristic theme. A truly master piece 9.5/10!

brunob · January 4th, 2003, 09:19 PM

i gave it 9.

It was love at first sight!
i like how the successive layers of floors are indent into one another, and like many others said it fits like a glove in this city and culture.

January 11th, 2003, 10:49 AM

great

January 14th, 2003, 02:27 PM

9.5 Fantastic building. You just have to go to Shanghai and stand underneath this building - the height and its slightly tapering design really do leave an impression - which other top 10 skyscrapers such as the bank of china and the central plaza in hong kong do not

Muse · January 24th, 2003, 02:00 AM

SOM were sensitive enough to give it an Asiatic look.

9.5

Muse · January 24th, 2003, 02:03 AM

BTW i like the entrance:

January 24th, 2003, 08:29 AM

I have been up there!!!!

How many masters?

9,

this is my vote!

renell · January 24th, 2003, 07:47 PM

truly a masterpiece, i like 9

February 5th, 2003, 02:22 AM

BoresvilleMcYawn, how can you give a poor 5 to this tower??? Are you trying to push KL's buildings? If so, you are really pathetic!!! Try to be honest!! 5 is really low!

quantum · February 7th, 2003, 02:37 PM

Excellent : 9.5/10.

February 15th, 2003, 03:03 AM

6.5/10 because its ugly, but i give it credit for its height.

Ashram · February 19th, 2003, 10:51 PM

My favourite skyscraper 9/10,

Lars · February 20th, 2003, 07:58 PM

Yes, it's height is really a pluspoint(?). I give it a 8/10.

The Chemist · February 22nd, 2003, 12:57 AM

I love it. It's my favourite building in the world, and it's definately the best looking building in Asia (although I really like 2IFC and Bank of China). The design is fantastic.

View Poll Results: Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai
10.0	357	23.23%
9.5	208	13.53%
9.0	263	17.11%
8.5	170	11.06%
8.0	148	9.63%
7.5	53	3.45%
7.0	72	4.68%
6.5	33	2.15%
6.0	29	1.89%
5.5	21	1.37%
5.0	25	1.63%
4.5	18	1.17%
4.0	19	1.24%
3.5	18	1.17%
3.0 or less	103	6.70%
Voters: 1537. You may not vote on this poll

November 26th, 2002, 01:30 AM	#41
Liz L Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 403 Likes (Received): 0	9/10 - Very impressive - tremendous height, with a very nice, many-sided shape that really stands out, especially near the top. And the graceful, almost delicate gridwork of the facade helps the height. Plus, the spire flows nicely from the rest of the tower, rising up from a series of setbacks (Hint, to some of you other architects out there!) Maybe a few setbacks at the base might have helped, but still this is pretty amazing and, IMO, a good combination of traditonal and modern styling. And I love the almost ethereal air it has when it's lit up at night. Impressive interiors, too - but where are the blinds or curtains? And what's the height, please? __________________ Liz L Art Deco rules!

January 1st, 2003, 06:42 AM	#44
Wu-Gambino Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,679 Likes (Received): 2	7/10 Last edited by Wu-Gambino; July 12th, 2003 at 11:23 PM.

January 4th, 2003, 09:19 PM	#48
brunob USA until further notice Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Somewhere west Posts: 8,659 Likes (Received): 6	i gave it 9. It was love at first sight! i like how the successive layers of floors are indent into one another, and like many others said it fits like a glove in this city and culture. __________________ PEACE OUT

January 24th, 2003, 07:47 PM	#54
renell Here Since 2002 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sydney/Metro Manila Posts: 6,715 Likes (Received): 2	truly a masterpiece, i like 9 __________________ dafuq I've been here ten years?!

November 26th, 2002, 01:42 AM	#42
RafflesCity By Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S I N G A P O R E Posts: 26,215 Likes (Received): 2	421m or 1380 feet. Its shocking, but this building makes me so wanna go to Shanghai.

November 26th, 2002, 03:22 PM	#43
Eddy Globetrotter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hamburg/Pszczyna Posts: 83 Likes (Received): 0	A very impressive tower 8.5/10

January 1st, 2003, 07:47 AM	#45
Tony 175 Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	I think to much design and detail fucks it up. Its tal and thats good. I give it a 7/10

January 3rd, 2003, 03:56 AM	#46
*SeeMacau* Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 14,923 Likes (Received): 48	10/10 Great Building

January 4th, 2003, 06:59 PM	#47
jovenus Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	A more angular Petronas Tower.The characteristics of the ancient chinese pagoda expressed in a futuristic design. Unlike most other towers, where only the roof and facade is emphasized and the body neglected The clever arrangement of protruding geometry structure especially at the top really created the impresion of a smooth ascending peaked tower. Rich in detail which resemble ancient hindu temple in some way too. Not to mention the color of steel blend well with its futuristic theme. A truly master piece 9.5/10!

January 11th, 2003, 10:49 AM	#49
mrlinlin Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	great

January 14th, 2003, 02:27 PM	#50
oharak Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	9.5 Fantastic building. You just have to go to Shanghai and stand underneath this building - the height and its slightly tapering design really do leave an impression - which other top 10 skyscrapers such as the bank of china and the central plaza in hong kong do not

January 24th, 2003, 02:00 AM	#51
Muse Supernature Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 8,630 Likes (Received): 7	SOM were sensitive enough to give it an Asiatic look. 9.5

January 24th, 2003, 02:03 AM	#52
Muse Supernature Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 8,630 Likes (Received): 7	BTW i like the entrance:

January 24th, 2003, 08:29 AM	#53
Lizardman Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	I have been up there!!!! How many masters? 9, this is my vote!

February 5th, 2003, 02:22 AM	#55
LaVitae'Bella Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	BoresvilleMcYawn, how can you give a poor 5 to this tower??? Are you trying to push KL's buildings? If so, you are really pathetic!!! Try to be honest!! 5 is really low!

February 7th, 2003, 02:37 PM	#56
quantum Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Madrid Posts: 191 Likes (Received): 0	Excellent : 9.5/10.

February 15th, 2003, 03:03 AM	#57
johonbravo Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	6.5/10 because its ugly, but i give it credit for its height.

February 19th, 2003, 10:51 PM	#58
Ashram Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Montreal Posts: 140 Likes (Received): 0	My favourite skyscraper 9/10,

February 20th, 2003, 07:58 PM	#59
Lars Ei-Ei-Eisenach! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Rio de Janeiro Posts: 33 Likes (Received): 0	Yes, it's height is really a pluspoint(?). I give it a 8/10. __________________ Das neue Deutsche Architektur Forum! --> KLICK HIER

February 22nd, 2003, 12:57 AM	#60
The Chemist Right you are, Ken Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Shanghai / 上海 Posts: 320 Likes (Received): 0	I love it. It's my favourite building in the world, and it's definately the best looking building in Asia (although I really like 2IFC and Bank of China). The design is fantastic. __________________ 城市，让生活更美好 "He could have been yawning or snarling - the story was never clear..." My Flickr Photos

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