Shanghai Jin Mao Tower, completed in 1999, soared to prominence as mainland China’s tallest skyscraper at 420.5 meters at that time, solidifying its status as a timeless landmark in Shanghai’s skyline. The tower seamlessly blends traditional Chinese pagoda-style architecture with modern architectural artistry. Its facade features a curtain wall of metal and glass, while its crown boasts a distinctive irregularly scaled structure adorned with a cone-shaped spire, resembling a simple yet elegant ancient Chinese pagoda.

The unique characteristics of the ultra-high-rise building impose stringent demands on lighting products. Illuminating such a structure uniformly from its base while preserving its architectural integrity presents a significant challenge. In addressing this, ROLEDS MatriX floodlights stood out with their flexible configurations and exceptional lighting efficacy. 120 sets of MatriX floodlights, each set meticulously arranged in triple rows and columns, uniformly illuminate the façade of the tower at an ultra-narrow 3.5-degree beam angle, enhancing its distinctive architectural contours with rich detail.

The choice of a 5700K cool color temperature creates a modern and minimalist ambiance, transforming Jin Mao Tower into a stylish luminary against the dynamic, colorful backdrop of modern Shanghai. This lighting solution not only accentuates the tower’s architectural splendor but also integrates it seamlessly into its vibrant urban environment, making it a beacon of sophistication under the night sky.

Client

Shanghai Luoman Technologies Inc.

Completion Date

Nov 2018