Tianjin World Financial Center

The Tianjin Tower,[5] or Jin Tower (Chinese: 津塔; pinyin: Jīntǎ),[4] or Tianjin World Financial Center (Chinese: 天津环球金融中心; pinyin: Tiānjīn Huánqiú Jīnróng Zhōngxīn) is a modern supertall skyscraper located in the Heping District of Tianjin, China, on the banks of the Hai River.[6] The mixed-use tower is 336.9 meters (1,105 ft) tall and contains 74 floors above ground and 4 below,[3] with an observation deck at 305.2 meters (1,001 ft). The area of the glass unitized curtain wall, manufactured by Jangho Group, is 215,000m².[2] It is notable as the first office building in Tianjin to be equipped with double decker elevators.[1]

Not to be confused with Tianjin Radio and Television Tower.
The Tianjin Tower
General information
StatusComplete
TypeOffice
LocationTianjin
China
Coordinates39°07′44″N 117°11′47″E
Construction started2007
CompletedTopped out 14 January 2010[1]
Opening2011
Cost3.5 billion yuan
OwnerFinancial Street Holding[2]
Height
Architectural336.9 meters (1,105 ft)[3][4]
Top floor313.6 m (1,029 ft)[3]
Observatory313.6 m (1,029 ft)[3]
Technical details
Floor count74[3]
Design and construction
ArchitectSkidmore, Owings and Merrill[2]
Structural engineerSkidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM-SF)
References
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Tianjin World Financial Center as seen from the north from the other side of Dagu Bridge.

The skyscraper was topped-out on January 14, 2010[1] and opened in 2011.

The building is owned by Financial Street Holding,[2] with JLL (company) as joint sales and leasing agents.[1]

History
  • 28 November 2008
  • 6 January 2009
  • 26 March 2009
  • 1 April 2009
  • 7 May 2009
  • 10 July 2009
  • 28 August 2009
  • 31 July 2009
  • 26 November 2009
  • 31 December 2009
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References
  1. "World Financial Center Sets New Standards In Tianjin's Commercial Property Market". Jones Lang LaSalle. Archived from the original on 2011-12-27. Retrieved 2011-12-27.
  2. "Tianjin World Financial Center". Jangho Group. Archived from the original on 2011-12-27. Retrieved 2011-12-27.
  3. "Tianjin Global Financial Center - The Skyscraper Center". Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.
  4. "Jin Tower". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved 2008-11-08.
  5. "The Tianjin Tower". Emporis.com. Retrieved 2008-11-08.
  6. https://thetowerinfo.com/tallest-buildings-in-tianjin/
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