K11, Contemporary skyscraper in Huaihai Road, China
K11 is a 61-floor skyscraper on Huaihai Road in Shanghai, China, housing offices, shops, and a hotel. The main entrance opens onto a circular outdoor plaza that facilitates access from street level.
The tower was completed in 2002 and counts among the early high-rises in Shanghai designed according to North American planning standards. Its construction already considered at that time the integration of parking areas within the building.
The tower is used by various companies and shows inside the daily life of modern business districts in Shanghai. The shops and offices attract professionals from across the city who move through the building as part of their daily routine.
The public areas with shops are located on the lower floors, while the offices sit above. Access to the metro is available directly from the building, making arrival by public transport easier.
In 2004, the tower was recognized by the Development Research Center of the State Council as one of China's ten new landmarks. This recognition honors its role in the development of contemporary architecture in Shanghai.
Location: Shanghai
Inception: 2002
Architects: B+H Architects
Official opening: 2002
Floors above the ground: 61
Website: https://k11.com/corp/portfolio/shanghai-k11
GPS coordinates: 31.22551,121.46850
Latest update: December 5, 2025 12:34
Shanghai blends centuries of history into a cityscape that shifts from one district to the next. Along the Huangpu River, the Bund lines up colonial buildings from the early 20th century, while across the water in Pudong, glass and steel towers rise hundreds of feet into the air. In older neighborhoods, Buddhist temples sit near traditional gardens where pavilions and ponds follow designs from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The French Concession spreads out with tree-lined streets and low brick houses that now hold cafes and small shops. Converted factories and warehouses have become art spaces and museums. Yu Garden winds through courtyards and corridors built in the 1500s, while water towns like Zhujiajiao and Qibao keep their canals and stone bridges from centuries past. Nanjing Road connects old and new with its mix of department stores and neon signs. In Xintiandi and Tianzifang, narrow lanes of restored shikumen houses now hold restaurants and boutiques. Places like the Power Station of Art, Rockbund Art Museum, and 50 Moganshan Road turn industrial spaces into galleries. The view from Shanghai Tower or the World Financial Center stretches across the entire city, showing the scale of this metropolis.
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