Shanghai

: Alternate meanings: See Shanghai (disambiguation)

Architecture

As in many other areas in China, Shanghai is undergoing a building boom. In Shanghai the modern architecture is notable for its styling, especially in the highest floors, several supporting restaurants resembling flying saucers.

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For a larger view of this gallery see Shanghai (architecture images).

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Image:ShanghaiWrappedBldg.jpg|A skyscraper that is nearing completion

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Image:ShanghaiBldgs.jpg|An example of novel architecture

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Image:ShanghaiBldg3.jpg|A much more formal approach

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Image:ShanghaiCrownTop.jpg|A unique lotus-shaped roof

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Image:ShanghaiPlanNine.jpg|An example of retro-futuristic designs

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Image:ShanghaiMixedClassic.jpg|A dissonant stack of different styles

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Image:Shanghaimuseumexterior.jpg|The Shanghai Museum

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