Shanghai Times Financial Center
Shanghai, China

Client
Diwei Development
Shanghai, China

Architect
Nikko Architects

Services
Design review of unitized curtain wall and high span cable-net façade at the podium, review of submittal drawings, factory inspections, site inspections and quality control.

Description
The 47 story structure is a monolithic glass tower with variable curved surface planes and straight recesses. The façade extends past the roof structure to create a mechanical enclosure and preserve the sightlines of the architecture. The podium features a mono directional 20 meter high free span cable-net glass façade with reinforced trusses and metal cladding.

Services provided by Axis Facades affiliate, Kighton Facades Consultants