Tomorrow Square, Mixed-use skyscraper in Puxi, China
Tomorrow Square is a mixed-use skyscraper in Puxi standing 204.6 meters tall with 55 floors above ground, featuring a geometric form that shifts from a square base to a diagonal top. The structure houses a JW Marriott hotel alongside office space and retail areas arranged vertically.
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.
The structure uses different engineering systems for different sections: flat slabs support the hotel floors while beam construction carries the office levels, all anchored by foundation piles that extend about 80 meters deep. This technical approach reveals how the building adapts its design to support distinct programs above ground.
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