description Shanghai Tower Overview
Shanghai Tower is a 632-metre skyscraper in Shanghai's Lujiazui financial district and one of three landmark towers grouped there. Designed by the architectural firm Gensler, it has 128 above-ground stories and a rounded, asymmetrical exterior that twists as it rises. Its layered double-skin facade encloses atrium spaces, while the building contains offices, hotel accommodation, observation facilities, retail areas, and other mixed uses.
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How tall is Shanghai Tower, and how many floors does it have?
Shanghai Tower rises 632 metres and has 128 above-ground stories. It stands in Lujiazui, Shanghai's financial district.
Who designed Shanghai Tower?
The architectural firm Gensler designed Shanghai Tower. Its rounded, asymmetrical exterior twists as it rises.
Which three landmark towers are grouped in Lujiazui?
The group consists of Shanghai Tower, Jin Mao Tower, and Shanghai World Financial Center. Shanghai Tower is the tallest of the three at 632 metres.
Why does Shanghai Tower have a twisting shape?
Its rounded, asymmetrical exterior turns as it rises, creating the tower's distinctive profile. This form is a central part of the Gensler design rather than a simple straight-sided facade.
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