[giallo]

This project is now finally under-construction. I'm not sure if they build the two towers at once or phase it. The shorter tower is definitely UC.
Architect: Cesar Pelli


http://www.worldisround.com/hosted/22/583/246_o.jpg




http://www.inclearimage.com/giallo/mar28sifc2.jpg




http://www.inclearimage.com/giallo/mar28sifc.jpg




http://www.inclearimage.com/giallo/mar13unknown2.jpg

[Fabb]

One of my future favourites.

[Jularc]

Awesome. They are both magnificent!

[Fabb]

Weren't they initially supposed to be taller ?

[kazpmk]

^ yea, they were first planned to be a little over 1,000 ft

[Fabb]

So, the nice rendering is probably not accurate.

[giallo]

The renderings are current, Fabb. The old design had two towers at 330m opposed to today's three tower complex. I've heard they weren't approved because they totally blocked the Jin Mao from the NW and W of the Bund. It could also be a financial decision.


Here is the old rendering

http://s03.picshome.com/04b/46865545.jpg

[jacks]

The renderings are current, Fabb. The old design had two towers at 330m opposed to today's three tower complex. I've heard they weren't approved because they totally blocked the Jin Mao from the NW and W of the Bund. It could also be a financial decision.


That's a real shame. THe taller buildings would have really stood out, with the pair nicely offsetting the two supertalls. At this height they are in the same region as the line of buildings accross the street from the bank of china down to the development tower. Liu jia zui is going to have a lot of buildings of the same height.
The view blocking argument sounds ridiculous to me. They'll block it from one angle only. At 250m these buildings won't even be visible from the north of shanghai 'cos of the mentioned line of offices by the park and they'll barely poke over the shangri la, aurora line when viewed from the bund.

[giallo]

^ It does sound ridiculous, so that's why I think it's a financial decision...although I have no proof of this claim.
They will be the third and fourth tallest buildings in Lujiazui by floor height when completed, so it's not all bad.

[giallo]

Apr 11

North side of the site

http://www.inclearimage.com/giallo/apr11sifc.jpg




South side

http://www.inclearimage.com/giallo/apr11sifc2.jpg

[Urban Zombie®]

Can't believe you took pictures in yesterday's fog.

Glad to see this underway.

[WonderlandPark]

That is a HUGE site, too bad they didn't go for 300m/1000ft. Looks like L.A. smog.

[giallo]

Apr 20


The site is looking a lot more orderly now

http://www.inclearimage.com/giallo/apr20sifc.jpg

[kazpmk]

Are both towers under construction or just tower 1??

[giallo]

^ I'm beginning to think that both will go up at the same time. The site has so many crane cars, cement mixers and workers it's unbelievable. I'd need to shoot a pano to get all the action in one picture.


May 11

http://www.inclearimage.com/giallo/may11sifc2.jpg




http://www.inclearimage.com/giallo/may11sifc.jpg

[architect1]

Wow Nice fricking building.

[Fabb]

Apr 20

http://www.inclearimage.com/giallo/apr20sifc.jpg

I can't figure out where the footprints are.
Aren't there three groups of cranes instead of two ?

[Jonas]

Are they already starting the construction?! I though they were scheduled to start for 2008-2009 or so. These are real beauties! :tup:

[Fabb]

I, too, was surprised (by the early start and the height reduction).

[kazpmk]

Actually, It's more likely that only one tower is Under construction. The plan origonally called for the project to be built in phases. Emporis:
"According to the plan the first phase of the project will be completed by the year 2008 with final completion expected for the year 2011."
So this project didn't really have an early start, phase 1 was always planned to be completed by 2008.

[some_stupid_nut]

No rendering of the new three tower design?

[Fabb]

No rendering of the new three tower design?

Who said there was a three tower design ?
That would be nice though.

[giallo]

^It actually is three buildings; two skyscrapers and a 20 story hotel. We lost the rendering that showed all of them together.


Jun 29


http://www.inclearimage.com/giallo/jun29sifc.jpg

[Shanghai_Fan]

^It actually is three buildings; two skyscrapers and a 20 story hotel. We lost the rendering that showed all of them together.


http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/9156/lujiazuiworldfinancecenterdefi.jpg


;)

I wonder if the plot at the top left corner will remain empty or not...

[Chad]

I'm wonderign that too, but seems like there's seems to already be a "permanent" structure there?

[jacks]

There was a police station and compound there last year. The buildings were small and old and I assume are government owned so I doubt there will be the slightest trouble when it comes to bulldozer time!

[giallo]

July 19

This will probably be my last update until a crane is erected

http://www.inclearimage.com/giallo/july19sifc.jpg

[Jonas]

That looks like a big playground for big kids ;)

[Urban Zombie®]

July 19

This will probably be my last update until a crane is erected

http://www.inclearimage.com/giallo/july19sifc.jpg

http://home.teleport.com/~rasputin/ImageFiles/BeavisButthead.jpg

"erect"

Waiting for the crane is a slow and agonizing process. We have this project, Wheelock Square and a few other LuJiaZui sites all at this stage. Makes me impatient when I can't watch them grow before my eyes.

[Shanghai_Fan]

November 13th, from Cityrain's thread
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/7065/2696491163865474mo4.jpg

[Fabb]

^Such a huge site had the potential to host something bigger (taller) with more buildings (a complex à la Rockefeller Center or WFC)

[avcellvs]

Late january 2007 :

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r5/z0rgg/X_Tan-2_vYVZpMBSPOjb.jpg

[Fabb]

It's hard to tell, but, not much seems to have changed.
That will be a great vantage point to see the complex rise.

[Rise To The Top]

Late january 2007 :

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r5/z0rgg/X_Tan-2_vYVZpMBSPOjb.jpg

was that taken from the pearl?

[staff]

The size of the plot is just ridiculous.
http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/7687/ifchopsonga0.jpg


http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/1520/sifcmegaplotse8.jpg

[avcellvs]

February 20th 2007 : 5th undergound floor.

http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=396118479&size=l

[Rise To The Top]

May 21st, Flickr

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1087/551576035_db06d81349.jpg
Image by Husar

Looks like Tower one will be rising fast soon, Tower two should be above ground in August at this rate.

[giallo]

Jun 20th

Two cranes on this mother. It should rise quickly. Hopefully, we'll see the second tower soon.


http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1317/574195808_d03098361d_o.jpg

[R@ptor]

Its finally above ground :banana:

These towers will have a major impact on the Pudong skyline when completed.

[Rise To The Top]

These two are going to fly to the top, all concrete, no slow switch over to steel.

[giallo]

July 23


Rising up on the right

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1400/874014461_6316d10d53_o.jpg

[Rise To The Top]

This should be fast.

[Rise To The Top]

Any updates?

[giallo]

I'm heading out to Pudong tonight. I'll do an update if I get a chance to go to Lujiazui.

[Rise To The Top]

Oct 24, Flickr, by xviiv

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2069/1732958602_012ac0091c_b.jpg

Hieght is higher than shown, panorama was done in a wierd way.

Would be nice if we could get some ground updates :).

[giallo]

^Ask, and ye shall receive.

Oct 24


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2043/1738971344_e8d444401d_o.jpg

[Fabb]

Thanks !
It's always nice to see a tower in its infancy.

Quick question : is it the taller or the lower of the two ?

[Rise To The Top]

November 10th, Flickr, by ChrisenJan

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2091/1984496906_ed312ecbbf_o.jpg

[FastFerrari82]

nice building, and there are some good before SWFC pics too.

[giallo]

Cool. The area is finally starting to look like a dense business district

[Fabb]

Right.
But I wish the space in between skyscrapers was filled with small buildings... and not sterile zones.

[giallo]

Nov 19


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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2096/2045714271_73e69fda33_o.jpg

[Rise To The Top]

I cant wait till they throw glass on this one. Should come out nice and dark to balance the rest of the skyline.

[Rise To The Top]

Cool. The area is finally starting to look like a dense business district

Yea, all they have to do now is fill in that driving range and the surrounding area with two or so 300m towers, and it will be complete.

[Rise To The Top]

December 8th

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2221/2143117135_2ac089097d_o.jpg
Flickr by pakitt

Decmeber 25th - From this view the two twins will block out most of Jin Mao.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2137/2135186115_816b999a9c_b.jpg
Flickr by 3 Musketeer's Corner.

The Hospen Tower (light blue one with enclosed crown, next to Aurora Tower) is 190m, and these two will be 850+. Will definatly have a huge impact on the skyline from the Bund's view.

[giallo]

Jan 2


Some new renderings around the site:


I hope this is how they will be lit at night

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2065/2157794218_455bbdb80a_o.jpg




This one's great

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2305/2156991709_9b30e38a1a_o.jpg




http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2353/2156991705_d6b644f5cd_o.jpg




http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2191/2156991711_963c727fc6_o.jpg

[Rise To The Top]

HSCB is moving in? How many towers in Pudong do they need?

[staff]

^^
Hehe, I was wondering about the same thing...

A new Ritz-Carlton in Lujiazui - nice.


These towers will look awesome. I just wish they'd stick with the 320m plans.

[giallo]

Feb 8


This tower is rising unbelievably quickly

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2211/2266567666_7185ccd57e_o.jpg




http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2191/2266567670_0950ae931e_o.jpg

[Rise To The Top]

Updates? I would really like to see a clear pic from the bund to see how much the view of Jin Mao has changed. I feel bad for good old jinny, getting squawked at by WFC and blocked out by IFC. With SC coming in soon I think it will lose its symbolism.

[Rise To The Top]

March 17th, Flickr
by jerkychon@yahoo.cn

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3256/2364915018_39507d15e7_o.jpg

From the WFC thread - Bottom middle - What is that tower going up on the bottom left?

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w94/shinobutanaka/DSCN1058.jpg

[Fabb]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3276/2379861959_cf56408f6e_o.jpg

march 31st by yoavfr

[Rise To The Top]

WOW. About half way now. I wouldnt be suprised if they had this one done by August with the 2nd one rising.

[Rise To The Top]

Flickr April 1st, by leedsrog

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2110/2391135204_5248dfc2d5_b.jpg

[Fabb]

http://www.cladding.com/Shanghai%20Lujiazui%20Plot%20X2.jpg

From http://www.cladding.com/china.htm

[Rise To The Top]

Almost topped out.

April 27th, flickr. by Eric.Z

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

The tower will top out at the same level of the Bocom Financial Towers (brown tower).

[jacks]

That sucks!
These twins deserve to be at their original planned height of 320m so they poke up above all but the supertalls.

[Shanghai_Fan]

Almost topped out.


No, no, no!! 19 floors left!! :D

May 3 by *takion.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2075/2468205376_4256d43eb2_o.jpg

[Fabb]

The underground structure is very impressive. It seems that an entire buried complex is being built at the foot of the towers.

[Fabb]

flickr, may 19th by Suzanne Tietema

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2387/2506145102_7a09bba34e_o.jpg

[simcityaustin]

^^^ Simply awesome. I know I shouldn't like it, but the neon is sweet. I think that is the major difference between the Asian skyline versus Western skylines. (lighting in general)

This tower has been one of my favorites, and I'm glad it's more than lived up to its' render.

[Rise To The Top]

^^^ Simply awesome. I know I shouldn't like it, but the neon is sweet. I think that is the major difference between the Asian skyline versus Western skylines. (lighting in general)

This tower has been one of my favorites, and I'm glad it's more than lived up to its' render.

Its not just the lighting, its the vast variety of architecture and facade colours. Most skylines have a dull or darker colouring scheme, ie NY (well, will certianly change soon), while cities like HK and Shanghai incorperate a combination of different colours of glass with masonry and steel plating. Fewer boxes in Asian skylines too.

[Urban Zombie®]

June 19th, still growing:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3240/2591788725_a1c2f64902_o.jpg

Facade going up:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3086/2591788729_81aab01273_o.jpg

[staff]

Interesting cladding. It looks different than I thought it would. I was expecting something more similar to the SWFC cladding.

[Rise To The Top]

June 30th, from Skyscrapercity.com

http://item.slide.com/r/1/216/i/KuiPTYxn0z8Llo_BXUP0yukZyMvfO1Yh/

[Fabb]

Very nice cladding.
The underground structure is huge.
If it's to be occupied, it'll be a city-within-a-city.

[Rise To The Top]

Yea, the height that was cut off from the two towers is going to be compensated by the complex below. There supposed to be an arena/massive conference centre in the complex.

[staff]

July 3,

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/2633810027_1df2eb36a7_o.jpg

[Rise To The Top]

After looking closely at some of these pics, it is notable how Lujiazui is developing at the street level. Looks alot more urban than a few years before.

[Fabb]

It may be better, but it still looks like a sterile place. It makes a hell of a skyline though.

[staff]

July 31st,

The second part of the project - the smaller tower that will house the W Hotel - has started rising as well (to the right). It is expected to be completed at the same time as the HSBC's tower (left).

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3106/2719896604_eb518a7c36_o.jpg

[staff]

HSBC Tower (OneSIFC), Mirae Asset and Shangri-La facades.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3270/2719412013_a92ed88a5c_o.jpg

[staff]

Aug 1;

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3058/2724632238_91b5c32a8a_o.jpg

[staff]

Aug 2,

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/2725232798_6229b6d7e8_o.jpg

[staff]

Aug 2nd,

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/2727633002_10340aa752_o.jpg

[NYC4Life]

This tower adds even more density to the skyline. Shanghai should host the next summer Olympics. This place looks amazing.

[Fabb]

I like this building a lot.
I wish its twin was already U/C.
When is it supposed to get started ?

[staff]

Fabb,
As soon as the HSBC Tower (ie. the first tower) is topped out. Meanwhile, the "third" lower building hosting the W Hotel has started rising above ground.

[NYC4Life]

Why couldn't construction have started on all 3 towers simultanesouly?

[staff]

It must have something to do with worker distribution (aparently they don't have a seemingly unlimited work force in these towers :)) - the same workers who did the "hard work" on Tower A will go on to Tower B and do the hard work there I guess? How does it generally work in the US for example?

[staff]

August 5,

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3056/2734408947_4a568da07d_o.jpg

[chex]

quality!!!

[Strayone]

Very nice photos Staff.

[NYC4Life]

That skyline will only continue to impress.

[giallo]

Great shots, Staff. It's definitely the best time of year to take photos. Keep snappin', bro.

[staff]

Thanks man. I only got a couple of more days though. :(

[plinko]

Great images Staff. So is there a huge Shanghai thread in the works before you leave?

[staff]

Rather afterwards. But yeah, it'll come. :)

[Norman Y.]

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/normanyen/
taken at 8/26, it was a hot hot day!
enjoy

[Fabb]

Thanks for the udate !
It's nice to see all the details and the various angles. Good job !