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

[Design-mind]

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

[T-Mac]

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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


north bund 2 by matteroffact, on Flickr



You can see the core poking out behind the bridge.


north bund 5 by matteroffact, on Flickr



A little closer


north bund 6 by matteroffact, on Flickr




magnolia 1 by matteroffact, on Flickr




magnolia 2 by matteroffact, 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.


north bund 16 by matteroffact, 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.

[Design-mind]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by giallo

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


north bund 16 by matteroffact, 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

Originally Posted by 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

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.

[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

[giallo]

Taken Wednesday


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shanghai port vista by matteroffact, on Flickr[/IMG]



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shanghai port vista 2 by matteroffact, on Flickr[/IMG]

[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.


poking up by matteroffact, on Flickr



Zoomed out


perfect light by matteroffact, on Flickr




magnolia plus by matteroffact, on Flickr

[Design-mind]

I love the shape of this tower! Great updates!

[WonderlandPark]

Thx for the updates

[bobdreamz]

Nice looking design!