North Bund Tower

Overview

Rising to an ultimate height of 480 meters, the North Bund Tower is set to become the tallest building in Puxi, Shanghai’s North Bund CBD. The mixed-use development - which broke ground in 2023 -  will feature office and hospitality spaces, ultra-luxury condominiums and an observation deck.

We are providing structural design services to Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates for the supertall tower, which is scheduled to be completed in 2030.

Highlights

• Due to site constraints, designing the podium structure presented a challenge. The podium structure, supported by cantilevered steel trusses at levels 10 and 20, features a floating design that extends outward at level 22, retracts inward at level 3 and features a dramatic 40-meter cantilever for a striking entry experience.
• The building's structural system consists of a core and mega frame and outrigger truss and adopts a steel and concrete composite system.
• The tower's crown features three sail-like structures of varying heights, culminating in a 40-meter-high column-free atrium supported by a tripod system that unites structural arches and integrates seamlessly with the façade design.
• The project team has prioritized a low-carbon construction approach by utilizing high-strength materials, including 80 MPa concrete and 550 MPa steel, becoming the first commercial building worldwide to use over 20,000 tonnes of 550 MPa high-strength steel.