#050 l Plaza 66 l SHANGHAI l 288m l 66fl

D-Mac · October 23rd, 2002, 04:51 AM

Plaza 66
Shanghai, China

HEIGHT: 288m/945 feet
FLOORS: 66 floors
COMPLETION: 2001
ARCHITECT: Kohn Pederson Fox

The assignment of combining two high-rise office towers with a major retail mall in the heart of Shanghai’s old city posed several major challenges. The foremost was to mediate between the scale of Nanjing Xi Lu, a celebrated pedestrian thoroughfare, and the scale of such large structures.

The solution arranges a series of near-primary, derived volumes (lozenge, cone, almond and arc) in the manner of a collage. They are bound together by a five-storey podium, but each one establishes its own entry and formal independence by coming cleanly down to the ground. Each volume is distinguished by a canted sectional lean or cut. The resulting forms convey an architectural exuberance that reflects the vibrant street life of Nanjing Xi Lu.

The overall composition of the project is bound by a larger, circular geometry, as if influenced by the forces of a vortex. The resulting embrace of swirling forms gestures towards the neighboring Stalinist exhibition building and its forecourt park. The upward spiral of building masses is terminated by the translucent lantern of the taller tower. This distinct form will be seen above the city as an icon of the commercial presence of the Hong Kong client whose headquarters will be housed within the complex.

***TYW*** · October 23rd, 2002, 05:59 AM

8/10

nice, but the top doesn't fit to the building

Pablo · October 23rd, 2002, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by TYW
8/10

nice, but the top doesn't fit to the building

i agree with u TYW

Ersh · October 23rd, 2002, 07:42 AM

It's a nice building...I like the shape. Not sure about the "handle" near the top though...8/10

Caledon1981 · October 23rd, 2002, 07:45 AM

nice tower . . I think the top gives it great balance. .and i love BLUE!! 8.5/10

AG · October 23rd, 2002, 08:52 AM

I love it's curving sides, and it's top. Very sexy.

9.5/10

luis4083 · October 23rd, 2002, 09:59 AM

7/10

Vesle · October 23rd, 2002, 02:49 PM

I like almost everything about Plaza 66. I even like the top part alot, however, I think it would be better with more box-shape... (hard to explain). I also don't like that the building is connected to the base. Normally I like buildings to have a shaft that rises from floor one, and to the very top.

8.5/10

ryanr · October 23rd, 2002, 05:06 PM

Nice! I like the facade and the overall design of the building.
I like it! 9.5/10
KPF makes great buildings with beautiful designs...

RafflesCity · October 23rd, 2002, 05:16 PM

7.5/10

Smooth and tall. But I dont like the colour.

SteelCity32 · October 23rd, 2002, 09:12 PM

I like it. 9/10

October 23rd, 2002, 11:27 PM

Don't know what the point of that block at the top is, but I definitely like this one.

9.5/10 - the bright, clean look of it brings it close to a 10

SUNNI · October 24th, 2002, 12:42 PM

nice but there are nicer buildings in Shanghi 9

cgrassham · October 25th, 2002, 01:42 PM

This is better from shanghai! I like the windows and it looks very futuristic.

October 25th, 2002, 03:46 PM

OK, the block at the top may be a little bit ungainly but overall I really like this one. Very clean and modern. Great base too.
8.5/10

Muse · October 25th, 2002, 05:13 PM

Kohn Pederson Fox have that great tendency to alternate with rounded and square forms in the one structure. Chifley Square in Sydney and the IBM Tower in Montreal are indicative of this.

Plaza 66 also follows suit. Medium-tech look to it.

7.5

Jasonhouse · October 25th, 2002, 06:30 PM

It's a very nice building, but something just doesn't seem quite right about the building. I guess the proportions just don't seem to "fit"... I think the ornamental top would have worked better if it was curved, instead of being angular...

7.5/10

Monkey · October 28th, 2002, 02:32 AM

Sorry, this one doesn't do a thing for me. Low marks.

October 28th, 2002, 06:12 PM

Seeing it in person day by day I have to say that it's on one level with Jin Mao. Absolutely gorgeous. Although I prefer the "front side" as seen in the third picture.

Liz L · October 28th, 2002, 06:28 PM

8/10 - nice slender, soaring shape that zooms skyward, and a glass facade that really dances with the light. Maybe it could use some setbacks, though.

View Poll Results: Plaza 66, Shanghai
10	49	9.96%
9.5	38	7.72%
9	53	10.77%
8.5	57	11.59%
8	77	15.65%
7.5	48	9.76%
7	53	10.77%
6.5	13	2.64%
6	27	5.49%
5.5	17	3.46%
5	18	3.66%
4.5	7	1.42%
4	13	2.64%
3.5	3	0.61%
3 or less	19	3.86%
Voters: 492. You may not vote on this poll

October 23rd, 2002, 04:51 AM	#1
D-Mac Old School Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Montréal Posts: 144 Likes (Received): 0	#050 l Plaza 66 l SHANGHAI l 288m l 66fl Plaza 66 Shanghai, China HEIGHT: 288m/945 feet FLOORS: 66 floors COMPLETION: 2001 ARCHITECT: Kohn Pederson Fox The assignment of combining two high-rise office towers with a major retail mall in the heart of Shanghai’s old city posed several major challenges. The foremost was to mediate between the scale of Nanjing Xi Lu, a celebrated pedestrian thoroughfare, and the scale of such large structures. The solution arranges a series of near-primary, derived volumes (lozenge, cone, almond and arc) in the manner of a collage. They are bound together by a five-storey podium, but each one establishes its own entry and formal independence by coming cleanly down to the ground. Each volume is distinguished by a canted sectional lean or cut. The resulting forms convey an architectural exuberance that reflects the vibrant street life of Nanjing Xi Lu. The overall composition of the project is bound by a larger, circular geometry, as if influenced by the forces of a vortex. The resulting embrace of swirling forms gestures towards the neighboring Stalinist exhibition building and its forecourt park. The upward spiral of building masses is terminated by the translucent lantern of the taller tower. This distinct form will be seen above the city as an icon of the commercial presence of the Hong Kong client whose headquarters will be housed within the complex. Last edited by ZZ-II; June 20th, 2008 at 05:37 PM.

October 23rd, 2002, 05:59 AM	#2
*TYW* Penang Skyscrapers Hunter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: George Town Posts: 9,276 Likes (Received): 1	8/10 nice, but the top doesn't fit to the building __________________ THE CITY OF GEORGE TOWN, PENANG - 55 YEARS (1ST JANUARY 1957) "the said Municipality of George Town shall on the First Day of January in the Year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fifty seven and forever thereafter be a city and shall be called and styled the CITY OF GEORGE TOWN instead of the Municipality of George Town and shall thenceforth have all such rank, liberties, privileges and immunities as are incident to a city." - Queen Elizabeth II

October 23rd, 2002, 07:42 AM	#4
Ersh Skyscrapercity Hobbit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 78 Likes (Received): 0	It's a nice building...I like the shape. Not sure about the "handle" near the top though...8/10 __________________ 9/11 - We will remember

October 23rd, 2002, 07:45 AM	#5
Caledon1981 --------- Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: OKC Posts: 217 Likes (Received): 0	nice tower . . I think the top gives it great balance. .and i love BLUE!! 8.5/10 __________________ --------

October 23rd, 2002, 08:52 AM	#6
AG Engineer in training Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Gladstone (ex. Adelaide) Posts: 2,022 Likes (Received): 0	I love it's curving sides, and it's top. Very sexy. 9.5/10

October 23rd, 2002, 09:59 AM	#7
luis4083 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Philippines Posts: 417 Likes (Received): 128	7/10

October 23rd, 2002, 02:49 PM	#8
Vesle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 26 Likes (Received): 0	I like almost everything about Plaza 66. I even like the top part alot, however, I think it would be better with more box-shape... (hard to explain). I also don't like that the building is connected to the base. Normally I like buildings to have a shaft that rises from floor one, and to the very top. 8.5/10 Last edited by Vesle; October 24th, 2002 at 11:12 AM.

October 23rd, 2002, 05:06 PM	#9
ryanr Registered non-User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 6,664 Likes (Received): 7	Nice! I like the facade and the overall design of the building. I like it! 9.5/10 KPF makes great buildings with beautiful designs...

October 23rd, 2002, 05:16 PM	#10
RafflesCity By Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S I N G A P O R E Posts: 26,215 Likes (Received): 2	7.5/10 Smooth and tall. But I dont like the colour.

October 23rd, 2002, 09:12 PM	#11
SteelCity32 Don't be that guy! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,098 Likes (Received): 0	I like it. 9/10 __________________ I often dream of huge numb buildings, jet black sinister architecture. Being installed when nobody sees. Their appearence so sudden that few would take notice.

October 23rd, 2002, 11:27 PM	#12
Sunflower Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	Don't know what the point of that block at the top is, but I definitely like this one. 9.5/10 - the bright, clean look of it brings it close to a 10

October 24th, 2002, 12:42 PM	#13
SUNNI architect by day Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 3,059 Likes (Received): 0	nice but there are nicer buildings in Shanghi 9 __________________ kr.au

October 25th, 2002, 01:42 PM	#14
cgrassham Burned Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pontefract, UK Posts: 324 Likes (Received): 0	This is better from shanghai! I like the windows and it looks very futuristic.

October 25th, 2002, 03:46 PM	#15
Subdude Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	OK, the block at the top may be a little bit ungainly but overall I really like this one. Very clean and modern. Great base too. 8.5/10

October 25th, 2002, 05:13 PM	#16
Muse Supernature Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 8,630 Likes (Received): 7	Kohn Pederson Fox have that great tendency to alternate with rounded and square forms in the one structure. Chifley Square in Sydney and the IBM Tower in Montreal are indicative of this. Plaza 66 also follows suit. Medium-tech look to it. 7.5

October 25th, 2002, 06:30 PM	#17
Jasonhouse Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 12,271 Likes (Received): 8	It's a very nice building, but something just doesn't seem quite right about the building. I guess the proportions just don't seem to "fit"... I think the ornamental top would have worked better if it was curved, instead of being angular... 7.5/10

October 28th, 2002, 02:32 AM	#18
Monkey Londinium langur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Londinium Posts: 14,616 Likes (Received): 1	Sorry, this one doesn't do a thing for me. Low marks.

October 28th, 2002, 06:12 PM	#19
ShangHigh Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	Seeing it in person day by day I have to say that it's on one level with Jin Mao. Absolutely gorgeous. Although I prefer the "front side" as seen in the third picture.

October 28th, 2002, 06:28 PM	#20
Liz L Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 403 Likes (Received): 0	8/10 - nice slender, soaring shape that zooms skyward, and a glass facade that really dances with the light. Maybe it could use some setbacks, though. __________________ Liz L Art Deco rules!

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