The two most famous architectural works in Shanghai
Shanghai is also a leading developed city in China, featuring many impressive architectural styles. From the super-tall skyscrapers of the Lujiazui financial district, to the European-designed buildings of the Art Deco Bund, Shanghai's architecture is as diverse as the city itself. Traveling to Shanghai will bring you many surprises about this place. Shanghai is not only a city with an outstanding economy over the past centuries, but also home to many famous historical sites. Especially worth mentioning are the massive architectural works. Let's explore the most famous architectural works in Shanghai
1 Sky Soho
Sky Soho is considered the new symbol of Shanghai. The appearance of this location has changed the "appearance" of the skyline of Shanghai in particular and China in general. 
Together with her team, British-Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid is gradually changing China's skyline. "Sky Soho" is a perfect example: This project is a large development that includes an attractive complex of office and retail space with a total floor area of approximately 350,000 square meters. Located near Shanghai central intersection and Hongqiao airport. Sky Soho is established as Shanghai's new landmark with a prominent and iconic presence.
In particular, sky Soho has achieved Leed gold certification for green building and is determined to provide a comfortable and efficient working environment. Clean air, large amount of green cover and use of environmentally friendly materials.
Sky Soho is a commercial complex, this center consists of 12 buildings connected by bridges or green parks into a "surreal" space network. When viewed from a certain angle, you will see its structures stacked on top of each other like the steep, towering walls of a natural canyon.
In sky Soho there are many types of office units available to meet different needs from customers. In addition, the 1st floor of blocks B and L of sky Soho with dining, shopping and entertainment facilities are also bustling with activities to welcome visitors. Walking around this shopping center, your eyes will surely be opened to the development of Shanghai architecture.
2 Nam Pho Bridge
Nam Pho Bridge was built on December 15, 1988, completed on September 1, 1991 with a total length of 8,346m and 46m high. Nanpu is the fourth longest cable-stayed bridge in the world and the first in Shanghai, with a total construction cost of more than 800 million Yuan. 
The Nanpu Bridge spanning the Huangpu River was once written in Deng Xiaoping's handbook as "The Nanpu is at the Crane". Built from 1991 to 1994, this bridge connects the old Eastern Quarter and the modern Western Quarter, which before 1990 was still basically a rural area. The interesting thing about Nam Pho is that the person who came up with the idea for this unique spiral bridge came from a 9-year-old boy named Duong Minh.
Among the tens of thousands of bridge design diagrams sent to the city's leadership, Duong Minh's drawing convinced both the government and the architect to build a circular bridge with many floors from low to high. This plan is very effective both economically and in the planning context, and at the same time has a high aesthetic element, suitable for the picture of a modern city. Because of this initiative, Duong Minh was given a luxury apartment by the government in downtown Shanghai
The bridge is divided into 6 lanes with a total width of 30.35m. Daily traffic volume is about 4.5 to 5 million vehicles. The average speed on the bridge is only 40km/h. On both sides of the bridge there are 2m wide sidewalks for pedestrians to visit. Visitors can also take the elevator to the main bridge and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Huangpu River. One of the most attractive features of Nam Pho is the use of a spiral circle design to reduce the slope of the roads leading to the bridge without taking up much space on the ground. The road leading to Pho Tay is considered a "wonder" in the world's bridge construction industry. Before the bridge was built in 1991, people could only use ferries to travel between Pho Tay and Pho Dong.
When standing on Nam Pho, visitors can also feel the breath of Shanghai city at night, brilliant and shimmering with modern colors. Visitors will feel the constant movement of a young city full of vitality. In the evening, lanterns are lit, carts sell fragrant kumquat candy, and pots of steaming hot dumplings make everyone crave food. Walking on Nam Pho Bridge, visitors feel like they are lost in the world of ancient Chinese historical dramas during festivals, which will certainly create unforgettable impressions in the hearts of visitors.
