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Suzhou Facts

150m+ Buildings 27 Completed • 5 Under Constr.
300m+ Buildings 2 Completed • 2 Under Constr.
Tallest Building Suzhou IFS (450 m)
Global Ranking #43 in the world by no. of 150m+ completed buildings
Regional Ranking #30 in Asia by no. of 150m+ completed buildings
Country Ranking #19 in China by no. of 150m+ completed buildings
First 150m+ Building Suzhou Henghe Plaza (2000)
Average Building Age 6 years
Most Common Function Office , 44%
Most Common Material Composite , 52%

All building-related facts are for 150m+ buildings.

Buildings See All Buildings in City

1   Suzhou IFS 2019 450 m
2   Greenland Group Suzhou Center 2020 358 m
3   Suzhou ICC 2022 303 m
4   Gate to the East 2015 302 m
5   Suzhou RunHua Global Building A 2010 282 m
6   Suzhou Center 2013 268 m
7   Golden Eagle Plaza 2016 252 m
8   Suzhou RunHua Global Building B 2010 240 m
9   Suzhou Xindi Center 2005 232 m
10   International Fortune Plaza Tower A 2016 230 m
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CTBUH Height Criteria
  Completed   Arch. Topped Out   Struct. Topped Out   Under Constr.
1   Kunshan Centre - 480 m
2   Suzhou IFS 2019 450 m
3   Diamond Tower - 418 m
4   Century Plaza North Tower - 400 m
5   Greenland Group Suzhou Center 2020 358 m
6   Xinda Kingtown International Center Tower 1 - 320 m
7   Suzhou ICC 2022 303 m
8   Gate to the East 2015 302 m
9   Suzhou Keyne Center Office and Hotel - 300 m
10   Suzhou RunHua Global Building A 2010 282 m
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CTBUH Height Criteria
  Completed   Under Constr.   Proposed

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CTBUH Initiatives

CTBUH Signboard Unveiled at Suzhou IFS
20 Jun 2018 – Event Report

Vertical Transportation: Ascent & Acceleration
12 Sep 2017 – CTBUH Research

Suzhou Regional Tour Report
20-21 Sep 2014 – Tour Report

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CTBUH Initiatives Related to Suzhou

CTBUH Signboard Unveiled at Suzhou IFS
20 Jun 2018, Suzhou – Event Report
Suzhou IFS recently installed a CTBUH Signboard, recognizing the building as the eighth tallest building in mainland China and the tallest building in the Jiangsu province.
Vertical Transportation: Ascent & Acceleration
12 Sep 2017, Chicago – CTBUH Research
CTBUH partnered with Guinness World Records to identify the commercial building with the fastest elevator speeds and longest vertical runs.
Suzhou Regional Tour Report
20-21 Sep 2014, Suzhou – Tour Report
The tour started at Suzhou Zhongnan Center and continued to one of the two International Fortune Plaza towers, which had just had its topping-out ceremony the day prior.
The Tallest 15 Cities in China
Sep 2012 – CTBUH Research
With over 1.3 billion citizens and a rapidly urbanizing population, China is developing tall buildings more than any other country globally.
CTBUH Releases Year in Review: Tall Trends of 2013
Dec 2013 – CTBUH Journal Paper
By all appearances, the small increase in the total number of tall-building completions from 2012 into 2013 is indicative of a return to the prevalent trend of increasing completions each year over…

Videos

Major Issues for the Implementation of an Effective Cost Management for Super High-Rise Buildings
18 Oct 2016 – Stephen Y.F. Lai, Rider Levett Bucknall

Mega Size Mixed-Use Projects: Redefining Vertical Urbanism
17 Oct 2016 – Dennis Poon, Thornton Tomasetti

Zhongnan Center Elevator System and Elevator Evacuation Design
18 Sep 2014 – Xiaomei Lee & Frederick Liu, Gensler

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Videos Related to Suzhou

Major Issues for the Implementation of an Effective Cost Management for Super High-Rise Buildings
18 Oct 2016 – Presentation at CTBUH 2016 China Conference; Stephen Y.F. Lai, Rider Levett Bucknall
Tuesday October 18, 2016. Shenzhen, China. Stephen Y.F. Lai of Rider Levett Bucknall presents at the 2016 China Conference Session 6c: Economic Considerations.…
Mega Size Mixed-Use Projects: Redefining Vertical Urbanism
17 Oct 2016 – Presentation at CTBUH 2016 China Conference; Dennis Poon, Thornton Tomasetti
Monday October 17, 2016. Shenzhen, China. Dennis Poon of Thornton Tomasetti, presents at the 2016 China Conference Session 4c: Structural & Geotechnic Engineering. As…
Zhongnan Center Elevator System and Elevator Evacuation Design
18 Sep 2014 – Presentation at CTBUH 2014 Shanghai Conference; Xiaomei Lee & Frederick Liu, Gensler
Because super high-rise buildings are a very recent phenomenon, there are no specific building codes written for them. For any building over 50 stories, direct elevator…
The MEP Design Challenges of a Mega Tall Building in China – the Suzhou Zhongnan Center
18 Sep 2014 – Presentation at CTBUH 2014 Shanghai Conference; Kam Chuen (Vincent) Tse & Lung Wai (Herbert) Lam, Parsons Brinckerhoff
Design challenges from MEP perspective for the Zhongnan Center arise from the need for a safe, reliable, high tech, green, sustainable, user-friendly building. The…
Design for Sustainability in Super High Rise Buildings
18 Sep 2014 – Presentation at CTBUH 2014 Shanghai Conference; LiJun Cao, Environmental Market Solutions, Inc.
Over recent years, green building technology has developed at a rapid pace. The key objective of this presentation is to explore the way towards sustainable design for…
2014 Shanghai International Conference - Zhongnan Tower Room, Session 5 - Q & A
18 Sep 2014 – Presentation at CTBUH 2014 Shanghai Conference; Panel Questions & Answers
2014 Shanghai International Conference Zhongnan Tower Room, Session 5 Questions & Answers session with speakers Xiaomei Lee & Frederick Liu, Gensler, Kam Chuen (Vincent)…
Introduction of the Suzhou Zhongnan Center Project
17 Sep 2014 – Presentation at CTBUH 2014 Shanghai Conference; Chenggang Yao, Interbrand
Learn about the iterative process taken to arrive at the branding for Suzhou Zhongnan Center by way of a wide array of prior Interbrand projects, including the Burj…
Architectural Design for Vertical Inhabiting – The Suzhou Zhongnan Center
17 Sep 2014 – Presentation at CTBUH 2014 Shanghai Conference; Elizabeth Michalska, Gensler
Aspiring to be the tallest tower in China, the Suzhou Zhongnan Center was designed with a balance of aesthetics and cutting-edge technology – striving to become a role…
Designing a Supertall for the Venice of China
17 Sep 2014 – Presentation at CTBUH 2014 Shanghai Conference; Dennis Poon & Guoyong (Paul) Fu, Thornton Tomasetti
In this presentation, attendees will learn about the unique structural elements that support Suzhou Zhongnan Center, including the “Core-Outrigger-Megaframe” lateral…
Performance Based Design and Optimization for Supertall Buildings
17 Sep 2014 – Presentation at CTBUH 2014 Shanghai Conference; Jiemin Ding, TJAD
Performance-based structural design often includes performance requirements for safety, health, serviceability, energy efficiency and environmental impact. Building…
Comparative Study of Zhongnan Center – Earthquakes and Wind
17 Sep 2014 – Presentation at CTBUH 2014 Shanghai Conference; Weiguo Chen, Zhongnan Group
A comparative study was conducted for the structural design of Zhongnan Tower for seismic action and wind loading. The analysis parameters, design methodology and…
Core Structural Design and Optimization for Super Tall Buildings
17 Sep 2014 – Presentation at CTBUH 2014 Shanghai Conference; Guangjing Sha, Zhongnan Group
Due to its excellent lateral stiffness and space flexibility, the mega frame-core wall structure is widely applied in super tall buildings. The efficiency of the central…
2014 Shanghai International Conference - Zhongnan Tower Room, Session 2 - Q & A
17 Sep 2014 – Presentation at CTBUH 2014 Shanghai Conference; Panel Questions & Answers
2014 Shanghai International Conference Zhongnan Tower Room, Session 2 Questions & Answers session with speakers Jiemin Ding, TJAD, Weiguo Chen, Zhongnan Group, and…
Belt Truss Stiffness Analysis and Optimization for Mega Structures
17 Sep 2014 – Presentation at CTBUH 2014 Shanghai Conference; Li Cao, Zhongnan Group
Belt trusses are one of the key structural members of tall structures. The performance of the belt truss depends greatly on its stiffness. This briefing addresses the…
2014 Shanghai International Conference - Zhongnan Tower Room, Session 3 - Q & A
17 Sep 2014 – Presentation at CTBUH 2014 Shanghai Conference; Panel Questions & Answers
2014 Shanghai International Conference Zhongnan Tower Room, Session 3 Questions & Answers session with speakers Li Cao, Zhongnan Group, Moukui Xu, Zhongnan Group, and Xin…
2014 Shanghai International Conference - Opening Plenary - Q & A
17 Sep 2014 – Presentation at CTBUH 2014 Shanghai Conference; Panel Questions & Answers
2014 Shanghai International Conference Opening Plenary Questions & Answers session with speakers Antony Wood, CTBUH Executive Director / IIT / Tongji University, Jianping…
Interview: Greenland Group Suzhou Center
20 Sep 2012 – 2012 Shanghai Congress Interviews; ZhaoHui Jia, Greenland Group
ZhaoHui Jia of Greenland Group is interviewed by Jeff Herzer during the 2012 CTBUH Shanghai Congress at the Jin Mao, Shanghai. ZhaoHui Jia discusses several Greenland…

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Research Papers

From Unseen to Iconic: Contextual Designs For China’s Large-Scale Mixed-Use Complexes
1 Feb 2017 – CTBUH Journal, 2017 Issue I

Megacities: Setting the Scene
Oct 2016 – CTBUH Journal, 2016 Issue IV

Dream Deferred: Unfinished Tall Buildings
Nov 2014 – CTBUH Journal, 2014 Issue IV

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Papers Related to Suzhou

From Unseen to Iconic: Contextual Designs For China’s Large-Scale Mixed-Use Complexes
1 Feb 2017 – CTBUH Journal, 2017 Issue I; Quanhong Li, CallisonRTKL
As the high-rise phenomenon moves from first- to second- and third-tier cities in China, high-density vertical urban developments are shaping the future identities of…
Megacities: Setting the Scene
Oct 2016 – CTBUH Journal, 2016 Issue IV; Daniel Safarik, Shawn Ursini & Antony Wood; Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat
The rise of the megacity presents unprecedented opportunities to understand the human urbanization phenomenon, and to observe the effects of multicore, polycentric cities…
Dream Deferred: Unfinished Tall Buildings
Nov 2014 – CTBUH Journal, 2014 Issue IV; CTBUH Research
Without big dreams, there would be no tall buildings. Conceiving, financing, designing, and constructing a skyscraper is no simple feat, even under the best of conditions…
Suzhou Zhongnan Center: Rising Above Engineering Challenges
16 Sep 2014 – CTBUH 2014 Shanghai Conference Proceedings; Dong Shen, Zhongnan Group
Suzhou is only 30 minutes by train from Shanghai, but has a rich history and identity all its own, soon to be augmented by the Zhongnan Tower, a 700-meter structure that…
Design Challenges of the 3 Tallest Buildings in North/ East/ South China
16 Sep 2014 – CTBUH 2014 Shanghai Conference Proceedings; Kam Chuen (Vincent) Tse, Lung Wai (Herbert) Lam, Sheung Lai (Eddie) Leung & Leung Wing (Daniel) Ho, Parsons Brinckerhoff
This paper describes the MEP and VTS design challenges of the tallest buildings in three major cities in China; namely, Beijing, Suzhou and Guangzhou. The 530m Guangzhou…
Design for Vertical Habitation
16 Sep 2014 – Suzhou Zhongnan Tower: In Detail; Jun Xia, Elizabeth Michalska, Wendy Wong & Raymon Chen, Gensler
This chapter describes the main principles behind the architectural design of the building. Its architectural expression and functional organization achieve not only…
Designing a Megatall for Lateral Stability and Settlement
16 Sep 2014 – Suzhou Zhongnan Center: In Detail; Dennis Poon, Yi Zhu, Guoyong (Paul) Fu & Zhenggui Ma, Thornton Tomasetti
As a megatall building, Suzhou Zhongnan Center will need an efficient lateral system to withstand high wind and seismic loads. A unique “Core-Outrigger-Megaframe” lateral…
Performance Based Design and Optimization
16 Sep 2014 – Suzhou Zhongnan Center: In Detail; Jiemin Ding, Xin Zhao, Kun Ding & Fang Xu, Tongji Architectural Design (Group) Co., Ltd.
Performance-based structural design often includes performance requirements for safety (structural safety, fire safety, earth quake resistance and so on), health,…
Comparative Study of Zhongnan Center Under Earthquake and Wind
16 Sep 2014 – Suzhou Zhongnan Center: In Detail; Weiguo Chen & Guangjing Sha, Zhongnan Construction Group Co., Ltd.; Xin Zhao, Tongji Architectural Design (Group) Co., Ltd.
A comparative study of seismic action and wind loading was conducted for the structural design of the Suzhou Zhongnan Center. The analysis parameters, design methodology…
Core Structural Design and Optimization
16 Sep 2014 – Suzhou Zhongnan Center: In Detail; Guangjing Sha, Zhongnan Construction Group Co.; Xin Zhao & Fang Xu, Tongji Architectural Design (Group) Co., Ltd., Ltd.; Tao Shi, Department of Civil Engineering, Tongji University
Due to its excellent lateral stiffness and space flexibility, the megaframe-core wall structure is widely applied in supertall buildings. The efficiency of the central…
Belt Truss Stiffness Analysis and Optimization
16 Sep 2014 – Suzhou Zhongnan Center: In Detail; Li Cao & Guangjing Sha, Zhongnan Construction Group Co., Ltd.; Xin Zhao & Kun Ding, Tongji Architectural Design (Group) Co., Ltd.
Megastructures have come into widespread use in supertall buildings in recent decades, due to their high efficiency in satisfying diversified building performance…
Multi-Constrained Outrigger Optimization
16 Sep 2014 – Suzhou Zhongnan Center: In Detail; Moukui Xu & Muyuan Yang, Zhongnan Construction Group Co., Ltd.; XinZhao, Tongji Architectural Design (Group) Co., Ltd.; Xiang Jiang, Department of Civil Engineering, Tongji University
The outrigger system has been widely employed as an innovative and efficient structural lateral-load resisting system in supertall buildings in recent decades. The…
High-Performance Floor System Design
16 Sep 2014 – Suzhou Zhongnan Center: In Detail; Xin Zhao, Kun Ding, Fang Xu & Rong He, Tongji Architectural Design (Group) Co., Ltd.
The floor system is important part of a supertall building structure. It not only supports the vertical load, but also connects the lateral-load resisting system as a…
Structural Design Challenges
16 Sep 2014 – Suzhou Zhongnan Center: In Detail; Yi Zhu, Dennis Poon, Paul Fu & Zhenggui Ma, Thornton Tomasetti
Built on soft soils, Suzhou Zhongnan Center relies on concrete bored piles with post-grouting to support the massive tower. An efficient lateral system, namely the “Core-…
Design and Environmental Protection Measures During Excavation
16 Sep 2014 – Suzhou Zhongnan Center: In Detail; Qiping Weng, R.B. Liu, Weidong Wang & Z.H. Wu, East China Architectural Design & Research Institute Co., Ltd.
The total foundation pit area of the Suzhou Zhongnan Center is 26,260 square meters and is divided into two areas: one area consists of five underground floors and the…
Analysis of Pile Foundations and Load Tests
16 Sep 2014 – Suzhou Zhongnan Center: In Detail; Jiangbin Wu, Weidong Wang, Yuting Huang, Xiangjun Wang & Shubo Nie, East China Architectural Design & Research Institute Co., Ltd.
This chapter describes the pile design and the static loading tests of the megatall Suzhou Zhongnan Center tower and its deep basement. Large-diameter and super-long…
Elevator Systems and Elevator Evacuation Design
16 Sep 2014 – Suzhou Zhongnan Center: In Detail; Xiaomei Lee, Frederick Liu & Liming Zhou, Gensler; Steve Edgett, Edgett Williams Consulting Group, Inc.
Because supertall and megatall buildings are a very recent phenomenon, there are no specific building codes written for them. For any building over 50 stories, providing…
MEP Design Challenges
16 Sep 2014 – Suzhou Zhongnan Center: In Detail; Kam Chuen (Vincent) Tse, Lung Wai (Herbert) Lam, Ho-Yin (Vincent) Leung & Yong Mao, Parsons Brinckerhoff
The Suzhou Zhongnan Center is a megatall building of a mixed-used nature, including international Grade-A offices, a seven-star hotel, an observation deck, deluxe…
Sustainability Strategy
16 Sep 2014 – Suzhou Zhongnan Center: In Detail; Li Jun Cao, Environmental Market Solutions, Inc.; Hai Tao Li, Zhongnan Group
This chapter explores methodologies and approaches for achieving sustainable design for megatall buildings, through the review of various sustainable design elements that…
Towards Sustainable Vertical Urbanism
Sep 2014 – CTBUH Journal, 2014 Issue III; Daniel Safarik, CTBUH
The survival of humanity on this planet relies on a radical repositioning of our cities. In the face of unprecedented global population growth, urbanization, pollution…
Year in Review: Tall Trends of 2013
Dec 2013 – CTBUH Journal, 2014 Issue I; Daniel Safarik, Antony Wood, Marty Carver & Marshall Gerometta, CTBUH
By all appearances, the small increase in the total number of tall-building completions from 2012 into 2013 is indicative of a return to the prevalent trend of increasing…
The Tallest 15 Cities in China
Sep 2012 – CTBUH Journal, 2012 Issue III; CTBUH Research
With over 1.3 billion citizens and a rapidly urbanizing population, China is developing tall buildings more than any other country globally. Currently it has 239…
Case Study: Greenland's Suzhou Center, Wujiang
Sep 2012 – CTBUH Journal, 2012 Issue III; Ross Wimer, William Baker, Mark Nagis & Aaron Mazeika, SOM
At 358 meters, Greenland Group Suzhou Center marks the Wujiang waterfront with an aerodynamic form that has a unique presence, while accommodating its program with…

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