The sky is not the limit! Shanghai, already crowded with skyscrapers built on the back of robust economic growth and financial, will top up a tallest building in the world at 580m with 118 stories and contain an area of 433,954 sqm. The Shanghai Center, a supertall skyscraper was approved for construction in Pudong area with the concept of “The Dragon” will be scheduled to be complete in 2010, might be in time for the 2010 World Expo.

Glensler, the world’s largest U.S. based Architecture firm, was choosen to lead the design, beating a design by UK based Norman Foster’s firm.

The Shanghai Center stands a chance to be the tallest unless Burj Dubai (636m) is complete first. Dubai is also considering a proposal for a 1,200m Al Burj design by the son of I.M.Pei - Pei Partnership Architects.

With 5.4 billion yuan (US$786 mil) in capital, the proposed super highrise is stunning and beautiful with materials such as concrete, steels and glass exterior gives it a modern look. It is expected to house offices, hotels, shopping malls as well as recreational facilities, complementing the neighbouring buildings - Jin Mao Building and Shanghai World Financial Center. It is expected to further relieve the shortage of office space for foreign institution in Lujiazui area.

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