Jinling Tower Design Concept

Nanjing, China

The twisting, sculptural form of Jinling Tower was designed to establish an iconic presence in the heart of Nanjing. A true synthesis of architecture and engineering, SOM’s design concept, which integrated an innovative diagonal mesh-tube structural frame, naturally expressed the changing program of office, serviced apartments, and hotel whilst achieving unprecedented structural efficiency.

Project Facts

Site Area: 16,330 m²
Project Area: 176,750 m²
Building Height: 320 m
Number of Stories: 88

Project Awards

2004 • AIA - San Francisco Chapter • Unbuilt Design Award