Tomorrow Square, Mixed-use skyscraper in Puxi, China
Tomorrow Square is a 285-metre, 60-storey skyscraper at 399 Nanjing West Road in Huangpu District, near People's Square. Its square plan rotates 45 degrees at the 37th floor, where the tower passes from offices and apartments to the hotel, and ends in a pointed peak. The lower six floors form a skylit atrium with shops, restaurants, a bowling alley, a conference centre and a fitness club.
Construction began in 1997 under architect John C. Portman Jr. and was completed in October 2003. The project emerged during Shanghai's rapid expansion in the early 2000s as the city developed its financial district.
The building reflects Shanghai's shift toward modern development, combining retail, office, and hotel spaces within one vertical structure. Visitors experience this mix through distinct entrances and zones designed for different purposes.
The tower features 15 elevators and maintains separate access points for hotel guests and office workers, with connections to nearby public transportation. Different sections of the building have distinct entry levels, making it straightforward to navigate depending on which area you need to visit.
Tomorrow Square holds the record for the highest library in a building in the world, on the 60th floor. The tower's plan is square but rotates 45 degrees at the 37th floor, where the hotel section begins. Some say its pointed form resembles a demon-subduing vajra guarding the Shanghai government building to its east-southeast.
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