Oriental Pearl Tower
Jiang Huan Cheng; Shanghai Modern Architectural Design · Shanghai, China · 1994
The Oriental Pearl Tower turns a telecommunications structure into a strongly recognizable skyline object. A sequence of spherical volumes is arranged along tall supports, creating a composition that differs sharply from the adjacent office towers. Its observation and visitor facilities make the experience of looking over Shanghai part of the building's architectural programme. Visiting: The observation decks are ticketed; the tower is best seen freely from the Bund across the river.