Shanghai Tower: Access, Security & Efficiency

About

A vertical city that never stands still

Standing 632 meters tall with 127 floors, Shanghai Tower is one of the world's tallest buildings. Bringing together offices, a hotel, restaurants, retail spaces and an observation deck, this architectural landmark operates like a city within a building.

Since its construction, dormakaba has been part of Shanghai Tower's journey, delivering access solutions designed to meet the demands of a high-traffic, mixed-use environment. The partnership began with installation in 2015 and continues today through ongoing service and modernization.

Location: China, Shanghai, Pudong
Completion: 03/2016
Height: 632 meters, 127 floors
Architects: Marshall Strabala, Arthur Gensler, Andy Cohen, Jun Xia

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Challenges

How do you keep a vertical city moving safely and efficiently?

With thousands of people entering and moving through Shanghai Tower every day, managing access across a complex, mixed-use environment presents unique challenges.

High pedestrian traffic: Accommodating continuous movement through busy entrances without creating bottlenecks.
Energy efficiency: Limiting air exchange at entrances to help maintain indoor climate comfort.
Security: Managing access to different areas while ensuring convenience for authorized users
Operational continuity: Keeping essential access infrastructure performing reliably in a building that never stands still.

Details

Supporting Shanghai Tower's Building Lifecycle

Reliable access at scale

dormakaba's access solutions combine security, efficiency and flexibility to support the diverse needs of Shanghai Tower.

Key solutions include:

KTV Revolving Doors: Manage pedestrian flow while helping minimize energy loss.
KTC Revolving Doors: Feature integrated sliding doors for flexible pedestrian flow, adapting to changing traffic needs while maintaining climate comfort.
HSB E10 Speed Gates: Combine secure access with efficient movement.
Automatic Sliding and Swing Doors: Support comfortable and accessible movement.
Door Hardware: Provides reliable and secure access throughout the building.

A partnership beyond installation

dormakaba's commitment extends beyond the original installation. Regular maintenance and upgrades help extend product life, maintain performance and adapt to evolving building requirements.