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Shanghai Institute of Architectural Design & Research (Co., Ltd.)
About
The Shanghai Institute of Architectural Design Co., Ltd. (ISA Architecture) was founded in 1953. Formerly SIADR, it is a leading international architectural, construction design, urban planning and engineering institute.
ISA is also committed to green building and sustainable urban development. They adhere to international and local long-term integration of architectural harmony with the environment.
They believe that appearance and function through a combination of design, enthusiasm, honesty and trustworthiness, forge innovative and quality results. To ISA, social responsibility, customer value, and the principle of advanced staff development continue make them a leader in their field.
Fields of Expertise
Architecture; Structural Engineering; Urban Design
Buildings
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RANK
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Name
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Completion
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Height
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Floors
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Function
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| 1 | Jin Mao Tower | Shanghai | 1999 |
421 m / 1,380 ft |
88 | Hotel / Office |
Videos
03 November 2016
Innovations in Building Performance and Resiliency: Pin-Fuse Seismic Systems
Throughout history, it has been proven time and again that the simplest innovations can often offer the greatest and widest ranging impact. This is certainly...
Research
22 August 2022
The World’s Highest Pools: A Deep Dive
Tall building design has diversified and adapted to accommodate increased demand for distinctive amenities at a range of heights. Swimming pools are a classic feature...
Research
28 October 2019
Fifty Years of Fire Safety In Supertall Buildings
As international design teams participated in the development of high-rise structures around the world, many of the concepts of fire-safe design first introduced in the...
Associated companies
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RANK
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Name
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Completion
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Height
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Floors
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Function
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| 1 | Jin Mao Tower | Shanghai | 1999 |
421 m / 1,380 ft |
88 | Hotel / Office |
| 2 | Xiamen Cross Strait Financial Centre | Xiamen | 2025 |
344 m / 1,128 ft |
68 | Office |
Statistics
Average Building Age*
25 Years
Most Common Function*
Office (64%)
Most Common Material*
Composite (62%)
* Based on 150 m+ buildings currently in the database
Based on 28 buildings over 150 m height
with a function
Based on 26 buildings over 150 m height
with a material
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Designated Experts
Jianqiang Li
Director of Eco-Green Architecture Research and Consultancy Center, Shanghai Institute of Architectural Design & Research (Co., Ltd.)
Videos
03 November 2016
Innovations in Building Performance and Resiliency: Pin-Fuse Seismic Systems
Throughout history, it has been proven time and again that the simplest innovations can often offer the greatest and widest ranging impact. This is certainly...
17 September 2014
Interview: Enfang Liu
Enfang Liu of ISA Architecture is interviewed by Chris Bentley during the 2014 CTBUH Shanghai Conference at the Jin Mao Tower.
17 September 2014
2014 Shanghai International Conference - Session 04 - Q & A
2014 Shanghai International Conference Session 04 Questions & Answers session with speakers Bin Niu, ECADI, Enfang Liu, ISA Architecture, and Yiru Huang, Tongji University.
17 September 2014
Sustainable Vertical Urban Agglomeration
This presentation, with the project case designed by Institute of Shanghai Architectural Design & Research (Co. Ltd.), from the agglomerate character of the development of...
16 September 2014
2014 Shanghai International Conference - Technical Workshop 08 - Q & A
2014 Shanghai International Conference Technical Workshop 08 Questions & Answers session with speakers Xiangdong Du, RWDI; Yaming Li, ISA Architecture; Kevin Peddie, Windtech Consultants; Peter...
16 September 2014
Research on Wind-Induced Vibration of the Steel Tower on High- Rise Buildings
An analysis on dynamic characteristics and wind-induced response of a high-rise building with a steel tower on the roof was conducted by ANSYS. It shows...
16 September 2014
The Evolution of Building Evacuation Design in China
As a result of the events of September 11th and other natural and man-made disasters, building owners, designers and fire officials have become increasingly aware...
07 November 2013
Fazlur Khan Lifetime Achievement Medal: Geotechnics for the World’s Tallest
Clyde Baker has performed geotechnical engineering for seven of the 16 tallest buildings in the world, and a major portion of the high-rise buildings built...
20 September 2012
The Design Process of Complex Architectural Facades
Facades form the identity and functionality of high-rise buildings. The “design process” for complex bespoke architectural high-rise facades is an abstract term that in reality...
20 September 2012
Interview: Constructing the Shanghai Tower
Jun Xia of Gensler is interviewed by Jeff Herzer during the 2012 CTBUH Shanghai Congress at the Jin Mao, Shanghai. Jun discusses the design and...
Research
22 August 2022
The World’s Highest Pools: A Deep Dive
S. Isaac Work & Shawn Ursini, Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat
Tall building design has diversified and adapted to accommodate increased demand for distinctive amenities at a range of heights. Swimming pools are a classic feature...
28 October 2019
Fifty Years of Fire Safety In Supertall Buildings
Peter Weismantle, AS+GG; James Antell, Telgian Engineering & Consulting
As international design teams participated in the development of high-rise structures around the world, many of the concepts of fire-safe design first introduced in the...
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17 October 2016
SOM and China: Evolving Skyscraper Design Amid Rapid Urban Growth
Scott Duncan & Yue Zhu, SOM
China’s rapid urban and economic growth has challenged designers, engineers, and planners to innovate and collaborate to meet the needs of a changing country. Skidmore,...
17 October 2016
The Vertical Renewal of the Megacity
Enfang Liu, Jianing Pan, Dapeng Sun & Youlong You, Shanghai Institute of Architectural Design and Research
This paper elaborates the positive effect and unique advantages of supertall high-rise buildings along with their inherent problems throughout the urbanization of Shanghai, a megacity,...
26 October 2015
Context, Climate, Culture – Investigating Place in Tall Building Design
Robert Goodwin, Perkins + Will
Should a tower in Moscow look like one in Dubai? Once one entered a city and marveled at the unique magic of its architecture –...
CTBUH Initiatives Involving Shanghai Institute of Architectural Design & Research
CTBUH Shanghai Young Professionals Committee Talks Competitions
17 November 2017
CTBUH China and Shanghai Young Professionals Committee (YPC) co-hosted a symposium on “Gains and Losses in Tall Building Design Competitions.”
CTBUH Shanghai YPC Holds Inaugural Meeting
03 August 2017
The CTBUH Shanghai Young Professionals Committee (YPC) held its first board meeting at the Shanghai office of Gensler.
Top Company Rankings: The World’s 100 Tallest Buildings
13 October 2016
The Council is pleased to announce the Top Company Rankings for numerous disciplines as derived from the list of projects appearing in 100 of the World’s Tallest Buildings.
Tomorrow Square Technical Tour Report
19 September 2014
Delegates toured the 37th floor of Tomorrow Square, which takes advantage of the building’s 45-degree plan shift by offering views in at least eight directions.
Wind Engineering Workshop, Shanghai 2014
16 September 2014
Design adaptation in tall buildings was a main theme in the Technical Workshop, "Wind Engineering," at the Shanghai 2014 Conference.
CTBUH 2014 Shanghai Conference Gold Sponsor
16–19 September 2014
The survival of humanity relies on a radical repositioning of our cities to develop them beyond a collection of disparate icons, towards a vision of a Sustainable Vertical Urbanism.
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