Pearl River Tower, High-rise building in Zhujiang New Town, Guangzhou, China
The Pearl River Tower reaches a height of 309.6 meters and contains 71 floors above ground level with a neo-futuristic exterior design and glass façade.
Construction of this vertical structure began in 2009 and reached completion in 2011, marking a new phase in sustainable architecture for the region.
The architectural firm Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill developed this building to represent Chinese advancement in environmental construction methods and modern design principles.
The structure contains 29 elevators and sits at coordinates 23.126667 latitude and 113.3175 longitude, with direct access to public transportation networks.
Built-in wind turbines and solar panels integrate into the building's design, reducing energy consumption compared to standard office towers of similar size.
Location: Guangzhou
Inception: 2011
Architects: Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture
Architectural style: neo-futurism
Floors above the ground: 71
Floors below the ground: 5
Elevators: 29
Height: 309.6 m
GPS coordinates: 23.12667,113.31750
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:49
Chinese architecture spans modern skyscrapers, historic fortifications, and technical structures. From the glass bridge in Longtan Valley to the Canton Tower, these buildings combine tradition and modern technology. Temples, fortresses, and museums tell the country's history, while newer structures like the Tianjin Binhai Library and the Beijing National Stadium represent contemporary development. The collection includes examples from different regions across China. In Beijing stand the Phoenix Center, the National Stadium, and the Pangu Plaza. Shanghai houses the Oriental Pearl Tower and Nanjing Road. In Jiangsu Province, the Danyang-Kunshan Bridge extends for 102 miles (164 kilometers). The Canton Tower in Guangzhou reaches a height of 1,970 feet (600 meters). Historic sites complement the modern structures. The Xi'an City Wall in Shaanxi dates from the Ming Dynasty. The Ancient Town of Pingyao in Shanxi preserves traditional architecture from several centuries. The Leshan Giant Buddha in Sichuan was carved into a cliff face during the 8th century. The Wenchuan Earthquake Museum documents the 2008 natural disaster.
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