Rising from a bustling intersection within the city of Nanjing, this 89-story triangular tower was elegantly designed in response to its program and context. The stepped form indicates the uses within: The lower portion of the building contains office and retail space, while the upper levels house a hotel, restaurant, and public observatory. The skyscraper offers sweeping views of a nearby lake, the surrounding mountains, and the city’s many historic buildings.
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