Here, let's review the debate about it and who is the real designer. Because of the famous comparison photos on the Internet, people believe that they were designed by the Japanese. Really? Shanghai Global International Finance Building was designed by Americans. The designer is American KPF design firm, and the chief designer is Josh Chaiken. Note: This design was initiated in 1993, and it is a part of the overall planning of Shanghai Little Lujiazui area. At that time, I didn't know who would invest in the skyscraper. It was two to three years before the Japanese 1995 talked about investment and 1997 officially started construction.
The renderings of American architectural design: according to the designer's explanation. The whole building contains the meaning of China people's traditional round place, and the design of the upper round hole is inspired by the shape of the moon gate in Suzhou gardens. At the same time, the round hole with a diameter of 50 meters echoes the sphere of the Oriental Pearl not far away.
However, with the deterioration of Sino-Japanese relations after the Asian financial crisis, a new shape comparison map suddenly appeared on the Internet. At that time, the crowd was angry! The Japanese dare to build a house in China with this model, which is bold! Most netizens are willing to believe this is true and will not check the real background information online. But will the chief designer be angry when he hears that his design is understood as a Japanese knife and plaster flag?
At the same time, another design comparison chart on the internet.
After numerous criticisms, the building was started again in 2003, and some designs were discussed and revised with investors and designers in Shanghai. Add a bridge to the round hole. The Japanese side explained that it was for sightseeing. But the basic shape of the whole design is round, and the sabre pill has not changed. Controversy and dissatisfaction are constantly appearing on the Internet.
On the latest site effect map in 2005, the design has been greatly modified. The sky is no longer round and the sun has set.
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