Pearl River Tower

Guangzhou, People's Republic of China

Exterior only

Visible from the street; the inside is private.

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Rising 309.6 meters in Guangzhou's Tianhe district, Pearl River Tower is a 71-story neofuturistic skyscraper completed in 2011 that showcases clean technology integration in its design. Designed by Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill of AS+GG (working with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill), the tower was constructed following groundbreaking in September 2006 and combines architectural innovation with environmental engineering. Primarily designated for office use, the building is partially occupied by the China National Tobacco Corporation and stands as a landmark of contemporary sustainable high-rise design at the junction of Jinsui Road and Zhujiang Avenue West.