SHANGHAI | White Magnolia Plaza (former North Bund) | 1,048 FT / 320 M | 67 FLOORS

[HardBall]

http://www.som.com/content.cfm/white_magnolia_plaza

Current version:
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c203/macpolo/5-3.png

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http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c203/macpolo/4-3.png

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJYiEa-1XgE&feature=player_embedded

By some recent investigations and first person accounts of skyscrapercity members, the tower has resumed construction:

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg64/z0rgggg/others2/others3/295863_1294404929.jpg

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg64/z0rgggg/others2/others3/295863_1294404997.jpg

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg64/z0rgggg/others2/others3/295863_1294404874.jpg

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=474885&page=8

[MolsonExport]

nice. transparent, too!

[HardBall]

nice. transparent, too!

In keeping with the ethos of SC and Wheelock, ;)

[The Chemist]

Excellent! Puxi's first genuine supertall (Wheellock is close but no cigar, and Shimao International's silly spires don't really count ;) )

[Inkoumori]

What is the Metro station closest to this project? And for that matter, what is the Metro system most commonly called in Shanghai?

[The Chemist]

What is the Metro station closest to this project? And for that matter, what is the Metro system most commonly called in Shanghai?

I believe the current closest station to this project is Tiantong Road on Line 10, although there will be a closer station on Line 12, which is currently under construction and will open in 2012.

The metro system in Shanghai is called Shanghai Metro in English, or 上海地铁 (Shang4hai3 di4tie3), which literally means 'Shanghai Underground Railway', in Chinese.

[Inkoumori]

^Thanks!

Another question, was there anything of note on the site previously or does the historic Bund basically terminate just south?

[The Chemist]

^Thanks!

Another question, was there anything of note on the site previously or does the historic Bund basically terminate just south?

The historic Bund's northern end is at the confluence of the Huangpu River with Suzhou Creek, basically at the Waibaidu (Garden) Bridge. This building is being built north of Suzhou Creek, near the International Ferry Terminal. I believe that this area was previously occupied by nothing of note, primarily being a warehouse district.

[HardBall]

The historic Bund's northern end is at the confluence of the Huangpu River with Suzhou Creek, basically at the Waibaidu (Garden) Bridge. This building is being built north of Suzhou Creek, near the International Ferry Terminal. I believe that this area was previously occupied by nothing of note, primarily being a warehouse district.

Yes, very true; north of Suzhou creek was historically a different settlement/concession from the British one in Huangpu district, I believe. So the old buildings in Hongko (the district immediately north of the Bund) has a very different characteristic in terms of zoning and historical architecture.

On the other hand, I just realized that there is a typo in the name of the thread :brickwall: . Oh, well.

[uaarkson]

Pleasant design, if a bit generic.

[Fabb]

On the other hand, I just realized that there is a typo in the name of the thread :brickwall: . Oh, well.

I was wondering...

It should be "magnolia", shouldn't it ?

Could a moderator change that, pls ?

[HardBall]

I was wondering...

It should be "magnolia", shouldn't it ?

Could a moderator change that, pls ?

Yes, please;

If a mod has the time, please change the title for us, Thanks.

[Surrealplaces]

Interesting looking tower....anxious to see how the glazing will look in real life.

[TANGELD_SLC]

What's the construction status on this tower? Delayed?

[jacks]

What's the construction status on this tower? Delayed?

It's currently a big hole in the ground. There is a more active thread on skyscrapercity but there's still not an awful lot to see yet. Think the Shanghai Tower 6 months back, only a smaller hole...

[trout7000]

SOM appears to have done some creative work with this design. The generous site has allowed them to break the project into three towers united by common material, color and detail. There also appears to be much green space and green roof ares.

The video shows what appears to be a different glazing on the river side than on the shore side. Is this really the plan?

[R@ptor]

By Nordschleife

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[Inkoumori]

Happy to see this getting built!

[Design-mind]

It has been a long while since we have seen an update. Does anyone have some photos of where we are at. Thanks!

[ThatOneGuy]

by jefferyhsu
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[Design-mind]

Thanks for the update ThatOneGuy. Finally out of the hole!

[T-Mac]

Images are from imageshack by yuyu2302

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[Design-mind]

I can't believe how this building is flying under most peoples radar. This is a classy looking super tall. Built in any other city, this would be gaining much attention.

[giallo]

^ I agree, and I'm partially to blame.

With the Shanghai Tower about 500m across the river, it has no doubt cast a long shadow over this project; it's taller and has a more interesting design.

Then there are people like myself who have chosen not to update this website and others with photos. Without nice, unobstructed views of the plot from above, it's not really worth the time to go out there and do weekly/monthly updates, but now that it's well above ground, I think I (and others) should start documenting its rise.

Expect an update from me soon.

[giallo]

I had some time today, so I did an update.


The first, shorter tower is topped out

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8372/8388231669_ceb157a3d4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8281403@N07/8388231669/)
north bund 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8281403@N07/8388231669/) by matteroffact (http://www.flickr.com/people/8281403@N07/), on Flickr



You can see the core poking out behind the bridge.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8473/8388232087_3320b13d9b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8281403@N07/8388232087/)
north bund 5 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8281403@N07/8388232087/) by matteroffact (http://www.flickr.com/people/8281403@N07/), on Flickr



A little closer

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8492/8388233725_7196c8b5b3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8281403@N07/8388233725/)
north bund 6 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8281403@N07/8388233725/) by matteroffact (http://www.flickr.com/people/8281403@N07/), on Flickr



http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8053/8388237765_6bd3f5238e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8281403@N07/8388237765/)
magnolia 1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8281403@N07/8388237765/) by matteroffact (http://www.flickr.com/people/8281403@N07/), on Flickr



http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8368/8388238197_f4ccf57694_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8281403@N07/8388238197/)
magnolia 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8281403@N07/8388238197/) by matteroffact (http://www.flickr.com/people/8281403@N07/), on Flickr



I tried to fit both the Magnolia Tower and the Shanghai Tower in to one shot. This was the best I could do.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8075/8389327704_2d46eb5eb4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8281403@N07/8389327704/)
north bund 16 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8281403@N07/8389327704/) by matteroffact (http://www.flickr.com/people/8281403@N07/), on Flickr

[hunser]

^Love that last shot. You see a part of town which looks to be quite old whereas in the horizon a megatall tower is going up. :D

[Design-mind]

^ I agree, and I'm partially to blame.

With the Shanghai Tower about 500m across the river, it has no doubt cast a long shadow over this project; it's taller and has a more interesting design.

Then there are people like myself who have chosen not to update this website and others with photos. Without nice, unobstructed views of the plot from above, it's not really worth the time to go out there and do weekly/monthly updates, but now that it's well above ground, I think I (and others) should start documenting its rise.

Expect an update from me soon.

No worries Gaillo, I am just happy to see updates. Great photos! Thanks a million!
PS > Just figured out your post name Ghost man.;)

[O-tacular]

Wow, really beautiful design.

[Duck From NY]

This could surpass the Burj Khalifa as the most iconic supertall of the century.

Edit: Sorry, thought this was the thread for the Shanghai Tower

[FrancoRey]

I tried to fit both the Magnolia Tower and the Shanghai Tower in to one shot. This was the best I could do.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8075/8389327704_2d46eb5eb4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8281403@N07/8389327704/)
north bund 16 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8281403@N07/8389327704/) by matteroffact (http://www.flickr.com/people/8281403@N07/), on Flickr

This shot is AWESOME Giallo. A perfect example of the mashing of 'old China' and 'New China' in Shanghai. I love that little area of town even though there's really not much to see there. Qipu Road and its markets don't have as much as they used to. The area has great old Skikumen / rowhouses and classic 'old local flare' though. I used to stay at Hyatt on the Bund from time to time. That's how I know this area so well. Mmmmm.....noodle place 面 ;)

This could surpass the Burj Khalifa as the most iconic supertall of the century.

Edit: Sorry, thought this was the thread for the Shanghai Tower

Bah! Insulting poor Magnolia Center with this post!

I for one have not let this building go under the radar. I have been following it rather closely as it will be the lone supertall in this area and the ONLY TRUE SUPERTALL on the Puxi side of the river in Shanghai (Shimao doesn't count; 85 meter spires?!? Really?)

Obviously Lujiazui in Pudong gets all the publicity in Shanghai because that's where the big boys are (Jin Mao, SWFC, Shanghai Tower). It would be great to see the skyline hop the river and start to really develop in the area of Magnolia Center as well, adding a framed gateway on the Huangpu for both sides of the city, and the Bund just south.

[Design-mind]

^^^
Much agreed, this is a simple but elegant design not to be underestimated. Also agree that spires don't count in supertall heights. Cheaters really.:frog:

[giallo]

Thanks, FrancoRey. Give me a shout when you move to Shanghai. It's always nice to meet another forumer in person.

Design-mind, who's Ghostman?

[Design-mind]

Just some updated renderings. Buildings have not changed just the public art and gardens have.

http://www.som.com

https://www.som.com/sites/default/files/IDAMS_ImageLibrary/gallery/21623341_103928.jpg

https://www.som.com/sites/default/files/IDAMS_ImageLibrary/gallery/21623340_170436.jpg

[giallo]

Taken Wednesday


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7332/9037817259_891ab94a92_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8281403@N07/9037817259/)
shanghai port vista (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8281403@N07/9037817259/) by matteroffact (http://www.flickr.com/people/8281403@N07/), on Flickr



http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5321/9037819811_7261b6d712_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8281403@N07/9037819811/)
shanghai port vista 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8281403@N07/9037819811/) by matteroffact (http://www.flickr.com/people/8281403@N07/), on Flickr

[Design-mind]

Excellent photos Andrew! I was hoping for updates on this tower. Looks to be coming along quickly. Can't wait to see some cladding.

[NERVA]

The SOM website speaks of two towers being hotels in this development. Anyone know what hotel chain will be there? Thanks.

[giallo]

I've been slacking with updates for this supertall.

I can see it from my apartment now.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5507/12171879063_47aaf7bf51_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8281403@N07/12171879063/)
poking up (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8281403@N07/12171879063/) by matteroffact (http://www.flickr.com/people/8281403@N07/), on Flickr



Zoomed out

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3684/12172302426_ef4831ec03_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8281403@N07/12172302426/)
perfect light (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8281403@N07/12172302426/) by matteroffact (http://www.flickr.com/people/8281403@N07/), on Flickr



http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3697/12172059174_35e046a3ed_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8281403@N07/12172059174/)
magnolia plus (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8281403@N07/12172059174/) by matteroffact (http://www.flickr.com/people/8281403@N07/), on Flickr

[Design-mind]

I love the shape of this tower! Great updates!

[WonderlandPark]

Thx for the updates

[bobdreamz]

Nice looking design!

[giallo]

Yesterday


https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3831/13458890545_2970a6d758_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/mvjkfZ)


Scroll

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3711/13459085063_661f89975f_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/mvkk5K)

[giallo]

dp

[colemonkee]

I like those mid-rise buildings along the river on the right. Reminds me of London along the Thames, for some reason.

[Nites]

Jin Mao barely even looks like a supertall in the back there.

[Fabb]

Now would be a good time to start the cladding, wouldn't it ?

[Design-mind]

Thanks for update Andrew! With Shanghai Tower getting built this beauty is very over looked.

[giallo]

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2920/13709849875_29937c7e5f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/mTuyHZ)

[LMich]

Andrew, I really like your photos. They really bring the city to life. Keep us update.

[giallo]

Thanks, LMich. Will do.

[Coldrsx]

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x164/coldrsx/coldrsx154/DSC_0255_zps36f65bf5.jpg (http://s184.photobucket.com/user/coldrsx/media/coldrsx154/DSC_0255_zps36f65bf5.jpg.html)

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x164/coldrsx/coldrsx154/DSC_0269_zpsfc4f6dd4.jpg (http://s184.photobucket.com/user/coldrsx/media/coldrsx154/DSC_0269_zpsfc4f6dd4.jpg.html)

[MolsonExport]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8075/8389327704_2d46eb5eb4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8281403@N07/8389327704/)
north bund 16 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8281403@N07/8389327704/) by matteroffact (http://www.flickr.com/people/8281403@N07/), on Flickr

outstanding shot. A picture that tells a million words. Worthy of the National Geographic.

[giallo]

^Thanks!


From yesterday

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2912/14545529077_4861d88f17_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oakD36)blessy (https://flic.kr/p/oakD36) by matteroffact (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

[giallo]

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3903/14793400795_ceb528717d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oxf3Ep)maggie (https://flic.kr/p/oxf3Ep) by matteroffact (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

[giallo]

August 7th

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3881/14876956703_8201600198_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oEChVv)sarry (https://flic.kr/p/oEChVv) by matteroffact (https://www.flickr.com/people/8281403@N07/), on Flickr

[chris08876]

Current Status:

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8617/16781218741_1175c972d9_h.jpg
Credit: 轉載可,需先靠知 (https://www.flickr.com/people/49581238@N05/)

[mountainrain]

By me, Oct. 4, 2015
http://oi63.tinypic.com/2jbrvqd.jpg

[spc fan]

Incredible! This building might be finished in mid 2016.

[Urbannizer]

12/28

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1577/23631586613_f16b16e867_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/C1f4ov)IMG_7866 (https://flic.kr/p/C1f4ov) by Jakalui (https://www.flickr.com/photos/piauo/), on Flickr

[giallo]

From Thursday

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7575/26519778943_a67ca2a07f_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GpsNkZ)sinar massive (1 of 1) (https://flic.kr/p/GpsNkZ) by Andrew Rochfort (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8281403@N07/), on Flickr



https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7121/27090371926_ac62e0ec50_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HgTeL3)sinar massive 2 (1 of 1) (https://flic.kr/p/HgTeL3) by Andrew Rochfort (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8281403@N07/), on Flickr

[bobdreamz]

giallo very nice but it really doesn't look like a super tall !

[giallo]

giallo very nice but it really doesn't look like a super tall !

I agree. It must have something to do with its width.

[Design-mind]

I really like how this has turned out.
Does this have some cool lighting effects?

[giallo]

The entire building is covered with lights. I saw them testing it from my apartment. I'll try to get a picture of it lit up next week.

[whiteford]

From Thursday

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7575/26519778943_a67ca2a07f_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GpsNkZ)sinar massive (1 of 1) (https://flic.kr/p/GpsNkZ) by Andrew Rochfort (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8281403@N07/), on Flickr



https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7121/27090371926_ac62e0ec50_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HgTeL3)sinar massive 2 (1 of 1) (https://flic.kr/p/HgTeL3) by Andrew Rochfort (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8281403@N07/), on Flickr
Gotta love that skyscraper. Absolute perfection in every aspect what a skyscraper should hope to be. Aesthetics should have a photo of this tower with every book or article describing the word.

[giallo]

giallo very nice but it really doesn't look like a super tall !

Grabbed a shot from this vantage point, and it looks like a proper supertall from this angle.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7342/27171584656_7260e273a4_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Hp4ttw)sinar massive 3 (1 of 1) (https://flic.kr/p/Hp4ttw) by Andrew Rochfort (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8281403@N07/), on Flickr

[giallo]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7357/27234648560_66de1fc115_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HuCGbd)sinar massive 4 (1 of 1) (https://flic.kr/p/HuCGbd) by Andrew Rochfort (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8281403@N07/), on Flickr



https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7793/26903151203_efe9e28059_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GZkFyx)sinar massive 5 (1 of 1) (https://flic.kr/p/GZkFyx) by Andrew Rochfort (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8281403@N07/), on Flickr

[HomeInMyShoes]

This turned out really spectacular.

[Design-mind]

Sweet! Thanks for the night shots!

[The Chemist]

I really love the way this one turned out.

Now if only they'd ever get started on that planned supertall in Xujiahui. :)

[esquire]

Gorgeous. It manages to be very distinctive without resorting to gaudy gimmicks... love the curves.