#287 l Shangmao Century Plaza l NANJING l 218m l 60fl - Page 2

Liz L · November 13th, 2003, 12:27 AM

7.5/10 - Good contrast between the glass and metal of a facade that really dances with the light. The curves and straight lines flow together well and make the shape lively and streamlined without slipping over into chaotic; they also provide a lot of chance for light and shadow to do their thing. The set backs, especially the biggest one between base and tower, help the height. It looks nice at night, too.

THe worst problem is that revolving what-ever on the roof, which doesn't seem to flow from the tower - it's facade isn't even the same color, and it's circular shape doesn't match the tower's much gentler oval/elliptical curves. And it's flatness blocks the building's attempt to reach the sky as effectively as if it were a plain flat roof - it sorely needs a spire or something

***SeeMacau*** · November 18th, 2003, 01:28 AM

I like this building, nice facade

Great !!

9.5/10

alex3000 · November 18th, 2003, 02:18 AM

8/10

null · November 23rd, 2003, 03:10 AM

ugliest building in Nanjing!!

4/10

peterthegreat · November 24th, 2003, 05:16 AM

unusual...

7.5/10

7 World Trade · April 23rd, 2004, 04:13 AM

i like how the setbacks make the building look nice from practically every angle. the revolving restaurant doesn't fit in with the rest of the building, but without it the building would look way duller.

8.5, nanjing need something more exciting than this for its tallest building though.

Winus · August 23rd, 2004, 03:10 PM

Why did they design such an ugly top?

6/10

David3820 · September 2nd, 2004, 08:32 PM

I like it!! 7.5/10

Monkey · November 6th, 2004, 02:03 PM

Rather plain and ordinary, but quite pretty when it's lit up at night.

7/10

Trances · November 6th, 2004, 02:50 PM

not sure about hte lights lokks liek dot to dot
would like some day shots

empersouf · November 7th, 2004, 04:16 PM

6.5 I don't like it much.

andysimo123 · November 22nd, 2004, 03:29 PM

8/10

Zuelas · January 27th, 2005, 05:30 PM

6

It's odd. Don't care for the top much.

***TYW*** · February 1st, 2005, 04:27 AM

the worst part must be the top. it's too fat on the side. maybe a symetrical design will be better. not a fan of the lighting too.

However, i like the facade and material of the building

6.5/10

MattSal · March 31st, 2005, 03:44 AM

The design seems flawless and the lighting is superb. I give it a 9.5/10.

Trances · April 10th, 2005, 02:44 AM

not sure about the top feature
6/10

Latoso · June 2nd, 2005, 08:53 AM

7.5/10

Jules · June 10th, 2005, 03:48 AM

7.5.

***Medo*** · June 18th, 2005, 07:49 AM

I like the crown, 8/10

jimm · June 18th, 2005, 08:36 AM

7/10

View Poll Results: Shangmao Century Plaza
10	9	6.25%
9.5	6	4.17%
9	16	11.11%
8.5	11	7.64%
8	25	17.36%
7.5	14	9.72%
7	28	19.44%
6.5	7	4.86%
6	5	3.47%
5.5	0	0%
5	1	0.69%
4.5	0	0%
4	3	2.08%
3.5	0	0%
3 or less	19	13.19%
Voters: 144. You may not vote on this poll

November 13th, 2003, 12:27 AM	#21
Liz L Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 403 Likes (Received): 0	7.5/10 - Good contrast between the glass and metal of a facade that really dances with the light. The curves and straight lines flow together well and make the shape lively and streamlined without slipping over into chaotic; they also provide a lot of chance for light and shadow to do their thing. The set backs, especially the biggest one between base and tower, help the height. It looks nice at night, too. THe worst problem is that revolving what-ever on the roof, which doesn't seem to flow from the tower - it's facade isn't even the same color, and it's circular shape doesn't match the tower's much gentler oval/elliptical curves. And it's flatness blocks the building's attempt to reach the sky as effectively as if it were a plain flat roof - it sorely needs a spire or something __________________ Liz L Art Deco rules!

November 18th, 2003, 02:18 AM	#23
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April 23rd, 2004, 04:13 AM	#26
7 World Trade Long live the Twins! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,116 Likes (Received): 0	i like how the setbacks make the building look nice from practically every angle. the revolving restaurant doesn't fit in with the rest of the building, but without it the building would look way duller. 8.5, nanjing need something more exciting than this for its tallest building though. __________________ UNWAVERING SUPPORTER OF THE REBUILDING OF THE WTC TWIN TOWERS Team Twin Towers- Standing Tall Together Twin Towers Alliance- What the People want-What New York Needs-What America Deserves The Ground Zero Rebuilding Scandal- Justin Berzon's complete story of the WTC rebuilding scandal Proud fan of NASCAR drivers Kevin Harvick and Scott Wimmer

August 23rd, 2004, 03:10 PM	#27
Winus heanig an Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 4,554 Likes (Received): 0	Why did they design such an ugly top? 6/10 __________________ De kloomp'maj anhoalen: Enschede-Stad.nl

November 18th, 2003, 01:28 AM	#22
*SeeMacau* Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 14,908 Likes (Received): 42	I like this building, nice facade Great !! 9.5/10

November 23rd, 2003, 03:10 AM	#24
null Mind Reader Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,285 Likes (Received): 62	ugliest building in Nanjing!! 4/10

November 24th, 2003, 05:16 AM	#25
peterthegreat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bratislava Posts: 1,730 Likes (Received): 2	unusual... 7.5/10

September 2nd, 2004, 08:32 PM	#28
David3820 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 227 Likes (Received): 0	I like it!! 7.5/10

November 6th, 2004, 02:03 PM	#29
Monkey Londinium langur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Londinium Posts: 14,616 Likes (Received): 1	Rather plain and ordinary, but quite pretty when it's lit up at night. 7/10

November 6th, 2004, 02:50 PM	#30
Trances , , and , Fade to Black. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Living in London Posts: 7,896 Likes (Received): 4	not sure about hte lights lokks liek dot to dot would like some day shots __________________ "Are we ready to go farther or have we already gone to far?" “He who controls the present, controls the past. He who controls the past, controls the future.”

November 7th, 2004, 04:16 PM	#31
empersouf Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,230 Likes (Received): 1	6.5 I don't like it much.

November 22nd, 2004, 03:29 PM	#32
andysimo123 wind-up merchant Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,877 Likes (Received): 8	8/10

January 27th, 2005, 05:30 PM	#33
Zuelas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Detroit Posts: 306 Likes (Received): 0	6 It's odd. Don't care for the top much. __________________ Gay or not, shouldn't we all support gay marriage? Kinda sad to think some people feel obliged to tell others who they can and can not love

February 1st, 2005, 04:27 AM	#34
*TYW* Penang Skyscrapers Hunter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: George Town Posts: 9,276 Likes (Received): 1	the worst part must be the top. it's too fat on the side. maybe a symetrical design will be better. not a fan of the lighting too. However, i like the facade and material of the building 6.5/10 __________________ 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

March 31st, 2005, 03:44 AM	#35
MattSal CTBUH Intern Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago, Atlanta Posts: 1,937 Likes (Received): 1	The design seems flawless and the lighting is superb. I give it a 9.5/10.

April 10th, 2005, 02:44 AM	#36
Trances , , and , Fade to Black. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Living in London Posts: 7,896 Likes (Received): 4	not sure about the top feature 6/10 __________________ "Are we ready to go farther or have we already gone to far?" “He who controls the present, controls the past. He who controls the past, controls the future.”

June 2nd, 2005, 08:53 AM	#37
Latoso C.B.P. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,229 Likes (Received): 0	7.5/10 __________________ LATOSO C.B.P. - Citizens for Better Planning Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood and probably will themselves not be realized. Make big plans; aim high in hope and work, remembering that a noble, logical diagram once recorded will not die. - Daniel Burnham

June 10th, 2005, 03:48 AM	#38
Jules Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,564 Likes (Received): 1	7.5.

June 18th, 2005, 07:49 AM	#39
*Medo* Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: London Posts: 18,436 Likes (Received): 108	I like the crown, 8/10 __________________ If we believe absurdities, we shall commit atrocities. -Voltaire

June 18th, 2005, 08:36 AM	#40
jimm Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 660 Likes (Received): 0	7/10

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