Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai Building Name: Jin Mao Tower Building Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) Project Overview This landmark construction was the first supertall skyscraper in the bustling Pudong area of Shanghai and, at 420.5m, was the tallest building in China from its completion in 1999 up until to 2007. It is home to retail space, offices and the anchor tenant Grand Hyatt Shanghai hotel. Beyond its height, the Jin Mao Tower is also among the most imaginative and architecturally complex buildings in the area. Inspired by traditional Chinese architecture such as the tiered pagoda, the building facade incorporates a gentle, gradual step design which tapers in towards the summit. After construction was completed, the owners requested help from Manntech with addition

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