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Golden Prosperity Building
At the time of its completion, the 88-story, 420.5 meters -high Jin Mao Tower was China’s tallest building and the fifth tallest in the world. Until 2007 when its height was surpassed by the Shanghai World Financial Center, situated next to the building. Literally “Golden Prosperity Building”, this landmark skyscraper is located in mainland China, in Pudong district of Shanghai.
Designed by renowned architect Adrian D. Smith, Jin Mao Tower was completed in 1999. Soaring in 420.5 meters tall and covering an area of 2.3 hectares, the design of skyscraper combined the elements of traditional Chinese culture such as the tiered pagoda, with the newest architectural styles of the time. It is considered as one of the best-constructed buildings in China. The 88 floors are divided into 16 segments, each of which is 1/8 shorter than the 16-storey base. This building includes modern offices, a deluxe 5-star hotel – the Grand Hyatt Shanghai, exhibition halls, banquet halls, an observation deck, and entertainment facilities.
The 88th floor-the highest floor, is home to the Skywalk – the tower’s observation deck. With area of 1500 sq. m the observatory can hold 1000 people at any one time. It offers the panoramic views of Shanghai as well as a topside view below of the atrium of Shanghai Grand Hyatt Hotel inside Jin Mao Tower. It’s better to have the tower tour on a bright clear day or one a fine evening. The observation deck is open from 8:30am to 10:00pm.
Project Facts
Site Area: 23,257 m2
Building Height: 420.5 m
Architect: Adrian D. Smith
Number of Stories: 88
Status: built
Construction dates: Began – 1994; finished – 1999
Building uses: mixed use including hotel, office, retail, observatory
Elevation count: 130
Architecture style: pagoda style
Materials: steel and concrete
Project Awards
2001 • AIA • National Honor Award for Interior Architecture
2001 • AIA – Chicago Chapter • Divine Detail Award: Special Recognition
2001 • AIA – Chicago Chapter • Interior Architecture Award: Honor Award
2001 • World Architecture • World Architecture Award: Asia Category, Finalist
1999 • Institution of Structural Engineers • Structural Special Award
1998 • Structural Engineers Association of Illinois • Best Structure Award
1995 • ASHRAE – Illinois Chapter • Excellence in Engineering
