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Given the task of creating a building that would symbolize
Shanghai’s emergence as a global capital, the architect,
William Pedersen, chose to make a bold statement using
two sweeping arcs and a square prism – shapes that also
represent ancient Chinese symbols of heaven and earth.
Known locally as “the Bottle Opener,” the 1,614 ft. (492 m)
tall structure is a mini vertical city containing 62 office floors,
conference facilities, retail and dining spaces, and a 174-
room five-star Hotel at the top. The Center’s design has
received much critical acclaim since it completion in 2008,
with one architectural judging committee stating the build-
ing is “nothing short of genius”.
Shanghai World
Financial Center