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[xiahoudun]

Most of the pictures of SWFC that are placed on this forum are from a view with the hole-sides. Three days ago I went to take pics of the ' slender' side of the building, so you will get an impression of that too.

The first 3 pics are taken from Lujiazui, Pudong, and the fourth pic is taken from Yuyuan garden, Puxi. This should give us a complete image of what the building looks like.

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w94/shinobutanaka/DSCN1106.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w94/shinobutanaka/DSCN1108.jpg

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http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w94/shinobutanaka/DSCN1112.jpg

I am still here for two weeks. I plan to at least go up the Oriental Pearl Tower to take pics from there too. Any pics of specific buildings needed, please request them below. I will try my best.

[Bergenser]

IMO it looks a bit odd from that side, but stil beautiful.

[Fabb]

That's right.
When the hole is not visible, it's a totally different building... much less elegant.

[MapleLeaf]

When the hole is not visible, it's a totally different building... much less elegant.It really looks like a total different building but still very beautiful, just like a temple or so. :worship:

[Stratosphere]

Tall but pale next to Jinmao's majestic beauty.

[Surrealplaces]

Amazing looking tower.

[Ducov]

Some people say the facade looks too plain next the Jin Mao, but I think it's makes a nice counterpoint. Very impressive tower, still one of my favourites- got a good sculptural quality.

[oldpainless]

For some reason I can envision some jackass try to fly their airplane through the hole. Hope it never happens.

I think the side-angle perspective makes the building look even more impressive. The gradual sloped facade ending in a very thin point at the top is just something you don't see everyday, especially on this scale.

[MapleLeaf]

Mabye the next racetrack for red bull air race series. :banana:

[Rise To The Top]

Flickr, April 1st, by leedsrog

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[xiahoudun]

We had some bad weather in Shanghai the past weekend. Rain, smog, thunderstorm, but yesterday was a nice day to go out to Pudong and up the Oriental Pearl. The pics were taken 09-04-08. On the close-up you can see the progress of the past fe weeks. They completed the exterior of the upper skydeck. The remains of the former left crane are gone. The right crane seems to have a subcrane attached, though.

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w94/shinobutanaka/DSCN1217.jpg

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[xiahoudun]

The next two pics are of the construction site of the 3rd Supertall in Lujiazui, that will be build next to Jin Mao and SWFC.

The site seems to be empty and abandonned for the moment. A plastered wall is build around the entire site, and I had to raise my camera above the edge to take the pic.

Does anyone have any news on the start of contruction and the choice of the final design?

[Skymyhusband]

Thanks for updating :) Great shots.

[NYC2ATX]

I actually find this building much less appealing now that it's nearing completion. How's that for irony? I've never liked it the same since they changed the opening from a circle to a trapezoid, I don't like when buildings are clad the way this one was, because it looks like it has twice as many floors, which massively dehumanizes it, and the facade in general is way too monotonous. Also, from the side (this has been mentioned), it looks downright stupid.

Those of you who like this building, don't take my criticisms to heart, but this is unfortunately how I feel now.

[williamchung taiwan]

I do not really like Shanghia's skyline!

[xiahoudun]

Here are the 2 pics I mentioned above. Both taken 09-04-08 at constructionsite of the 3rd planned supertall.

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w94/shinobutanaka/DSCN1207.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w94/shinobutanaka/DSCN1209.jpg

[Fabb]

I don't like when buildings are clad the way this one was, because it looks like it has twice as many floors, which massively dehumanizes it, and the facade in general is way too monotonous.


That's what I think too.
I guess it'll be more appealing at night, when it's lit up from within.

[JDRCRASH]

Mabye the next racetrack for red bull air race series. :banana:

:jester:

[JDRCRASH]

Here are the 2 pics I mentioned above. Both taken 09-04-08 at constructionsite of the 3rd planned supertall.

You mean this?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/yowhsing/som-2_3s7qANUL7Z3N.jpg

The Shanghai Center? The one thats going to be taller than the SWFC?

Or could you be referring to that small tiny piece of land in between?

[borgo100]

I do not really like Shanghia's skyline!

i agree

[L.u.v.]

i agree
0mg!

[xiahoudun]

JDRCrash. Yes, I was referring to the Shanghai Center. The two pics above were taken at it's constructionsite on 9th of April by myself. As you can see it's surrounded by a plastered wall on 4 sides. The terrain is abandoned for the moment. Just wanted to inform the ones of you who are interested in that building of the status.

Does anyone have new information on the start of actual contruction of that 3rd supertall? Giallo?

[10101000]

This tower is breath taking! Awesome views on the top I am sure.

[arkhagello]

i agree

By the contrary, me I've always loved it!

[Aleks]

Is there an official website for this building? I feel like there should be a really nice website with tons of cool renders but I can't seem to find one.

Anyways, I think it's time for an update.

[Austin55]

Is there an official website for this building? I feel like there should be a really nice website with tons of cool renders but I can't seem to find one.

Anyways, I think it's time for an update.

http://www.shanghaihills.com/en/index.html

[xiahoudun]

any updates?

[Rise To The Top]

April 19th, Flickr. By milicota_leme

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[Skymyhusband]

Latest update I found:

flickr, april 23rd by pringprong

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[Fabb]

From the lateral side, it's a whole different building... kind of boring. It loses the most distinctive part of its identity.
Jin Mao doesn't have such a problem.

[yarabundi]

From the lateral side, it's a whole different building... kind of boring. It loses the most distinctive part of its identity.
Jin Mao doesn't have such a problem.
I agree on the latter. Jin Mao is a superb well balanced building.
Nonetheless, the lateral view is unusual at best.

[Rise To The Top]

April 27th, flickr. by Eric.z

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3123/2440426732_a6f139c0cd_b.jpg

[Patrick]

^Crazy how much Shanghai looks so much like an all-modern manhattan.

[aaron38]

From the lateral side, it's a whole different building... kind of boring. It loses the most distinctive part of its identity.

Yeah, you can't see the hole from the side, but I like how much the profile of the building changes from different angles. It is a whole different building, very dynamic.

The W=A supertall planned for Chicago will have a similar blade shape, so that the profile will change dramatically from different angles. From the pictures of SWFC, I think W=A is going to look good.

[gramsjdg]

Two exact copies of SWFC would have been perfect for the WTC replacement. The design captures the massiveness of the original WTC towers, but adds many more interesting design features.

[Rise To The Top]

Two exact copies of SWFC would have been perfect for the WTC replacement. The design captures the massiveness of the original WTC towers, but adds many more interesting design features.

Nope, WFC would not look good in pairs, at all.

[Rise To The Top]

^Crazy how much Shanghai looks so much like an all-modern manhattan.

Naw, too much sterile space in Western Lujiazui. What would really top it off would be a nicely designed stadium between the Peal and the convention centre/mall.

[kfunck1]

Just have to say I agree that I like how different it looks from the side. From the frontal view it looks rather slender, the side view really makes you appreciate how massive a building it is.

[skellergroup]

I feel that Comcast Center in Philly must have been inspired buy this beast.

The pictures are amazing....so tall. Key hole looks great.

[Skymyhusband]

flickr, may 2nd by fangbiansile :cheers:

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[chex]

wow! last pic is amazing!!
almost!

[giallo]

May 3


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[Urban Zombie]

May 5th

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[xiahoudun]

Thanks for the updates :)

Giallo or other Shanghai residents, I have this question. During my stay in the city a month ago, I noticed that the elevated highway connection of Yanan dong lu (Yanan East Road), where it used to connect to Waitan (The Bund), had been broken down. Construction was in progress at that formerly heavely used highway connection. What are they changing/building there instead of the former connection to Waitan? The traffic seems to be a drama there, since the route was changed... Does anyone know?

[Urban Zombie]

^
They're converting it into a tunnel to make the area more "pedestrian-friendly."

[Aleks]

Thanks, it's farther inland than what I thought. When is the grand opening man? I can't wait to see the views from fellow forumers from the top.

[Skymyhusband]

flickr, may 7th by lydorz

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Fast progress ^^ Level 97 skybridge structure under completion :)

[staff]

Thanks, it's farther inland than what I thought. When is the grand opening man? I can't wait to see the views from fellow forumers from the top.

It is said to be in July. I'll be there on the opening day.

[Surrealplaces]

Great pictures in this thread. I'm amazed at how SWFC makes Jin mao tower look insignificant when next to it.

[Skymyhusband]

flickr, may 7th (?) by priyanka_shrin


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Beginning to clean the facade? (each side, between mech floors 2&3).



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[Complex01]

That is something else. Very Kewl...

:yes:

[jaga185]

That tower looks awesome. I love the side views.

[HomeInMyShoes]

I have to agree with many that the views with the cutout visible are the nicest, but there's something about that side view. It's like a giant obelisk. The side view is really growing on me.

[muppet]

I love this pic, Im impressed:

From flickr by flip.01:

original site: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2379/...937e6f4c_o.jpg
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http://skyscrapers.cn/forum/viewthre...age%3D1&page=1
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finishing the base

http://skyscrapers.cn/forum/viewthre...age%3D1&page=1
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www.flickr, may 8th by an.yonghua
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9th of May, from flickr by Ian Blouw

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[giallo]

I think Top of the Park had asked for some larger pictures of Lujiazui. I finally managed to get some on Saturday.

May 10

late

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3289/2485803872_fc8ed93376_o.jpg




later

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2334/2485803898_1e7d17087c_o.jpg

[Fabb]

Amazing photos !
If only more floors had been lit up...

[oops]

nice picture!opening day is June 1st:) .Six-stars hotel will open later. The price for renting a standard room is around 600 dollors:(

[John Hinds]

The base looks odd, it looks like a huge spaceship has just crashed into a Chinese temple.

[staff]

oops,
Do you know which date the Park Hyatt will open? Still says July 2008 on the website.


giallo,
Those are fantastic photos. Very professional. Nat Geo will call soon.

[xiahoudun]

GreaT pics, Giallo :) tnx

[br.reese]

I think Top of the Park had asked for some larger pictures of Lujiazui. I finally managed to get some on Saturday.

May 10

late

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3289/2485803872_fc8ed93376_o.jpg




later

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2334/2485803898_1e7d17087c_o.jpg

That has got to be one of if not the most beautiful skyline(night) in the world.

[L.u.v.]

^ Completely agree... it looks magical, with all the shapes and colors.

[Rise To The Top]

Thanks, much needed desktop change! Base is lookin really good, I like glass atrium alot, didnt really know about its existance untill these pics.

[chex]

i see the pics, and i can just remember the guy from nat geo doing the show about WFC on top and pouring concrete, and i just want to go there...

[Skymyhusband]

flickr, may 14th by Mickey Blue-Eyes

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Puting down last crane parts now :

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A smaller crane ("recovery crane" I think) has been installed on the 96th level terrace.

[Aleks]

Holy shit. That baby's huge! I like it. And the crane is down already? Wow, makes this all more exciting. And the building looks good clean. The whole thing is gonna shine like a diamond. I like this picture a lot:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2379/2473712160_0188c7175f_b.jpg

[Skymyhusband]

flickr, may 16th by the objectivist

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[Rise To The Top]

Nice find! Some of those views I haven't seen in years!

[neverdone]

How do you pronounce Lujiazui?

[[SP]Neo]

they have a lot of bawls in shanghai...
shanghai's skyline is really futoristic, the only thing which destroys it is the red-white top of the Oriental Pearl.

[Skymyhusband]

flickr, may 17th by AllanDavis

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[Fabb]

by xiaoluis :

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[Skymyhusband]

flickr, may 19th by Suzanne Tietema

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[staff]

How do you pronounce Lujiazui?

Try something like "lou-jia-zway". :tup:

[Fabb]

flickr, may 19th by Suzanne Tietema


I'm posting one of those in the IFC thread.

[Skymyhusband]

Right ;)

flickr, may 17th by Kyle Taylor, Dream It. Do It. World Tour

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[Skymyhusband]

flickr, may 21st by betzaida99

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[Surrealplaces]

Wow, fantastic photos!

[vanhenrik]

i truley love this bulding !

[Skymyhusband]

flickr, may 19th by actionty

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[Skymyhusband]

flickr, may 21st by Elo & Stef

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Last row of cladding started on the very top (a few panels already installed on the right side).

http://derives.1.free.fr/swfc210508a.jpg

[staff]

Which means that it hasn't really topped out until now, right?

[Skymyhusband]

Exactly :)

Of course, there are aicraft beacons installed on each side of the top, reaching ~490-491m.

The last cladding row is the finishing touch :D But I think this row is not topped out yet, just halfway.

[10101000]

Nice!

[robhut]

What a beautiful building!!!

[Skymyhusband]

flickr, may 23rd by Quentin Chan

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May 23/24 ? by gp

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The bigger terrace crane removed, just the smaller one left.

Cleaning of the whole building on progress :)



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[[SP]Neo]

jin mao is still my favorite but WFC is also great i like the flat design!

[Skymyhusband]

flickr, may 25th by Alphafish

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Current state:

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Cladding seems to be completed up to the hole.

[Fabb]

^^The one with the palm tree seems like it's not even real.

[Skymyhusband]

Is it? :D

[Saddle Man]

That's one badass bottle-opener.

[Skymyhusband]

flickr, may 23rd by King Princess

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[staff]

This is one of those buildings that will completely change in character once the last window has been installed.

In this photo, where it looks like it has been completed, it looks unbelievably awesome;
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[Skymyhusband]

flickr, may 26th by ayaya_de_kla

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- Finishing top part cladding
- Finishing level 97 observation bridge
- Cleaning all the facade.


*Finishing line*

[Fabb]

It's not flawless, but it's one of the few really great skyscrapers on the planet.

[Rise To The Top]

flickr, may 26th by ayaya_de_kla

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3224/2533025388_27efa81c75_o.jpg

- Finishing top part cladding
- Finishing level 97 observation bridge
- Cleaning all the facade.


*Finishing line*

Was this taken on the IFC site?

[Skymyhusband]

flickr, may 30th by ryry9379

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[Bergenser]

^Nice find, Shanghai looks awsome from that view.

[aaron38]

flickr, may 24th by Suzanne Tietema
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I've never seen a photo of Jin Mao from that angle. The facade looks really cool there.

[Skymyhusband]

flickr, may 30th by NorthCrest

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