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The tale of two Shanghais


From my teenage days browsing skyscraper forums to standing atop the third tallest building in the world, I've witnessed how a single river divides two different architectural worlds that somehow form one incredible city.

As a result, the Puxi side of the river is flanked by The Bund, a historical waterfront almost entirely populated by low-height European-style buildings clad in stone. Designed by SOM, the Jin Mao tower features a faceted exterior that steps back and increases in complexity as the floors rise. I still hope to one day stay at the Grand Hyatt inside, which spanning the 53rd to 87th floors of the 88-floor building, was the highest hotel in the world for a long time.

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