Architecture
JAHN, Chicago/USA
Planning time
1999 − 2000
Construction time
2000 − 2001
Services by Werner Sobek
Structural engineering (WP 1 − 6 acc. to § 64 HOAI)
Facade engineering (WP 1 − 6 acc. to § 64 HOAI)
GFA
100,000 m²
Client
Messe München International, Messe Düsseldorf Asia
Photography
Chen Bairong, Shanghai/China
Doug Snower, Chicago/USA

The new Shanghai-Pudong exhibition centre strikes the observer by the clarity and efficiency of its architectural and structural design concept. The uncompromising realisation of the principles of lightweight construction results in large light-flooded spaces which provide very large unobstructed floor areas. The first phase of construction provides four exhibition halls and an entrance hall.