Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre: The Architectural Marvel and Urban Symbol of South China's Tallest Building
Overview
Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre, also known as Guangzhou East Tower, is located in the core area of Zhujiang New Town CBD, Tianhe District, Guangzhou. With a total height of 530 meters, 111 floors above ground and 5 underground levels, it has a total floor area of approximately 507,000 square meters. The building was developed by Hong Kong's Chow Tai Fook Group and designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF). It was completed in 2016 and is the tallest building in South China, the sixth tallest in China, and the tenth tallest in the world. The project integrates super Grade-A office space, a five-star hotel (Rosewood Guangzhou), serviced apartments, and high-end retail (K11 Art Mall), making it a modern landmark of Guangzhou as an international metropolis.
History
I. Planning and Site Selection
In 2005, the Guangzhou municipal government launched the land sale plan for the East Tower plot in Zhujiang New Town CBD, aiming to create a supertall landmark symmetrical to the West Tower (Guangzhou International Finance Centre). In 2008, Chow Tai Fook Group won the bid for the plot with approximately 1.35 billion yuan, planning to build a comprehensive skyscraper integrating office, hotel, and commercial functions.
