| Shanghai Tower Contributor(s): Gensler, Arthur (Author), Winey, Dan (Author) |
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ISBN: 1935935127 ISBN-13: 9781935935124 Publisher: Oro Editions OUR PRICE: $36.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Architecture | Individual Architects & Firms - Monographs - Architecture | Regional - Architecture | Buildings - Public, Commercial & Industrial |
| Dewey: 720.483 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 8.4" W x 12.3" (3.10 lbs) 184 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Shanghai Tower is the compelling story of the making of China's tallest building, the 632-meter-tall (2,073 feet) centerpiece of Shanghai's Lujiazui commercial district. A spiraling glass column that tapers as it rises, the tower expresses the dream of transcendence--honoring the past, acknowledging the present, and pointing to a promising future. This visually driven volume captures the emotion and spirit of a tower that is transformative in nature, setting new precedents for how public spaces can be integrated throughout supertall buildings. In the tower, designed by Gensler, references to nature and Chinese cultural traditions are fused--recast vertically in a form inspired by the traditional lane houses that are unique to Shanghai. Brief essays by company founder Art Gensler and principals Jun Xia, Xiaomei Lee, and Dan Winey provide meaningful context to the tower, by which the commission was won in an international design competition. |
Contributor Bio(s): Winey, Dan: - Dan Winey served as the Executive Principal on the Shanghai Tower. In his role as Regional Managing Principal for Gensler's U.S. Northwest and Asia Pacific offices, Winey directs Gensler's design practices across twelve offices. His thirty-year career reflects his passion for responsible planning and international business leadership. In addition to lecturing internationally on "Creating Livable Cities," Dan has provided resources to the San Francisco Mayor's Green Building Task Force.Gensler, Arthur: - Arthur Gensler, architect and entrepreneur, founded Gensler in 1965. This practice has thrived for fifty years, growing from a three-person office to the largest design firm in the world, with forty-six offices across the globe. Gensler's success is based on a combination of exceptional design services, innovative leadership, and team-oriented infrastructure. A graduate of Cornell University, Gensler has earned many honors, including Ernst & Young's Lifetime Achievement Award. |
