Suzhou Zhongnan Center (苏州中南中心)

Suzhou Zhongnan Center explores the planning, design, and engineering of the proposed 729-meter-tall mixed-use supertall tower, a landmark development that pushes the boundaries of modern architecture and construction.

Designed to rise 137 floors and encompass 375,000 square meters of space, the tower brings together retail, restaurants, entertainment venues, premium offices, luxury residences, a seven-star hotel, and a public observatory. The project's extraordinary height, challenging soil conditions, and highly complex mixed-use program demanded innovative solutions that redefine the possibilities of tall building design.

Part of the acclaimed CTBUH In Detail series, this richly illustrated volume provides a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look at the creation of one of the most significant high-rise projects ever conceived. Drawing on the expertise of the architects, engineers, and specialists directly involved, it offers valuable insights into the multidisciplinary process of delivering next-generation skyscrapers.

Ideal for architects, engineers, urban planners, students, and anyone fascinated by the future of tall buildings, this full-color volume showcases the innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence required to realize projects at an unprecedented scale.

Addendum to the Proceedings of the CTBUH 2014 Shanghai Conference
16–19 September 2014 | Grand Hyatt Jin Mao | Shanghai

Editors: Antony Wood, Jinshi Chen & Daniel Safarik
Layout, Coordination & Design: Steven Henry, Kristen Dobbins & Marty Carver  
Publisher: Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat in conjunction with the College of Architecture and Urban Planning at Tongji University, Shanghai, and the College of Architecture at the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago.
Year: 2014 
Dimensions: 210 mm W x 297 mm H
ISBN: 978-0-939493-41-8