Thursday, September 19, 2013

SHANGHAI TOWER: CHINA'S TALLEST BUILDING


Shanghai Tower

Shanghai Tower, China’s tallest building and the world’s No. 2 in height at 125 stories, held a topping-out ceremony today, more than four years after the start of construction in 2008. The views of Shanghai are unrivaled. Have a look at the structure and how it went up in the heart of the city’s Lujiazui financial district.

Taken from one of Shanghai Tower's higher levels, the future 'tallest building in China' dwarfs its

Shanghai Tower

The building's main foundation near completion.

Shanghai Tower

Shanghai Tower being constructed beside its neighbors, the Jin Mao Tower and Shanghai World Financial Center in Pudong's Lujiazui Financial Center.

Shanghai Tower

Two years after its groundbreaking, Shanghai Tower slowly rises from the ground.

Shanghai Tower

Shanghai Tower reaches a height of 300 meters, almost catching up to neighboring structures.

Shanghai Tower

Installation of the glass curtain begins on Shanghai Tower.

Shanghai Tower

The three supertall buildings of Lujiazui financial center watch over the city as the sun sets on the last day of 2012

No comments:

Post a Comment

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...