Shanghai World Financial Center
The Shanghai World Financial Center is one of Shanghai's main buildings for finance and informational services. Some of the amenities include:
- shops and restaurants
- Culture and Media center
- business offices
- the Park Hyatt Hotel, and
- 7 floors with Observatories
The SWFC is known as a Global Magnet, not only for its looks but for its financial, economical, cultural and professional aspects. The building has drawn buisness men and women from all over the world who love growth and change. It is the second tallest building in Shanghai, next to The Shanghai Tower, with a towering 474 meters (1,555 feet) and 101 floors above ground. Not only is it a place of buisness, the SWFC is also a major tourist spot within Shanghai. Click the button below for fun facts and different documents focusing on the Shanghai World Financial Center.
Construction of the building (1997-2008)
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Tour of the Observation Deck
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With a building as tall and as important as the Shanghai World Financial Center, the history of natural disasters needs to be thought of when construction a blue print of the building. "SWFC can survive a massive 8 magnitude earthquake. There are fireproofed floors for escape; a dozen sets of obstacle indicator lights to warn low flying aircraft, as well as two wind dampers to reduce wind acceleration by 40%. In addition to lightning conductors covering the building, its glazed glass skin also protects against lightning and looks good too (N.A. 2016)."
References:
"Shanghai World Financial Center." Shanghai World Financial Center. Travel Guide China, 2016. Web. 02 Dec. 2016.
"Shanghai World Financial Center." Shanghai World Financial Center. Travel Guide China, 2016. Web. 02 Dec. 2016.