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Gensler Architects designed the one of the tallest buildings in the world on Shanghai's Pudong Peninsula, the main cluster of skyscrapers in the city.

Called the Shanghai Tower, the dimensions of the building according to the planning documents are massive. The steel structure will rise to 632m wrapped around a 565.6 metre tall central concrete core. In total it will have 127 stories, a gross internal area of 558,806 square metres with interior space will be given over to offices, a luxury hotel and retail.

Now it has reached 69 floors, and by the end of 2012, it will reach 400m. The Shanghai Tower is planned for completion in 2014.

Shanghai Tower to pierce clouds at 632m

The Shanghai Tower reachs 69th floor on 15th of Jul, 2012.

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Workers are doing the preparation for the installation of windows 15th of Jul, 2012.

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On the 8th floor, workers are installing the glass 15th of Jul, 2012.

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Workers are installing the glass beside Shanghai World Financial Center 15th of Jul, 2012.