About

Mr. GU Jianping, professor-level senior engineer, graduated from College of Architecture and Urban Planning of Tongji University, and received his EMBA from China Europe International Business School.

Mr. Gu served as the general manager of Shanghai Tower from 2006 to 2022. He was deeply involved in the preliminary planning, design schemes, construction, and operations of the project. Shanghai Tower received BOMA Global Innovation Award, Special Prize of Shanghai Science and Technology Progress Award, CTBUH Best Tall Building Award, and MIPIM Best Popularity Award. He is the senior member of RICS, the first chairman of BOMA China, the honorary board member of CTBUH China office and he was awarded the title of 'Follower' by CTBUH.
In July, 2022, Mr. Gu was appointed as Chief Engineer of Shanghai North Bund New Landmark Project.

Jianping Gu

CTBUH Designated Expert

CTBUH Roles

Annual Conference, Presenter (China 2016)

China Awards Technical Jury (2016)

Annual Conference, Keynote Speaker (Shanghai 2012; Shanghai 2014)

China Awards Symposium, Speaker (2016)

Videos

03 November 2016

A Vernacular Megatall: Shanghai Tower

As the tallest building in China upon completion, Shanghai Tower has had an immediate and profound impact on the country’s perceptions of how a skyscraper...

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Research

17 October 2016

Cities to Megacities: Perspectives

CTBUH 2016 Conference Speakers

The CTBUH 2016 International Conference is being held in the three cities of the Pearl River Delta, the world’s largest “megacity,” projected to have 120...

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Research

26 October 2015

Shanghai Tower: Building a Green, Vertical City in the Heart of Shanghai

Jianping Gu, Shanghai Tower Construction & Development Co., Ltd.

The Shanghai Tower establishes a new paradigm for tall buildings and vertical urbanism. Innovation and new technology play a strong role in the superlative aesthetic,...

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28 August 2019

2019 International Forum on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat

In celebration of Jin Mao Tower's 20th anniversary, CTBUH China presents an international conference discussing the historical evolution and development trend of super tall buildings.

19 June 2018

CTBUH China Hosts Tall Building Symposium

CTBUH China held its board meeting at Tongji University in Shanghai, which was followed by a half-day symposium titled "The Future of Vertical Cities"

28 August 2017

Shanghai Tower Completes Art Space Atop Damper

Officials of Shanghai Tower opened the building's highly-anticipated Summit 632 space, making it the second-highest occupiable space in the world after the Burj Khalifa, Dubai.

4 November 2016

CTBUH Names Shanghai Tower “2016 Best Tall Building Worldwide”

The CTBUH Awards Jury named Shanghai Tower, Shanghai as the “2016 Best Tall Building Worldwide” at the 15th Annual CTBUH Awards Ceremony and Dinner.

13 May 2016

Shanghai Tower Signboard Ceremony

CTBUH joined Shanghai Tower officials in unveiling the commemorative signboard designating Shanghai Tower as the tallest building in China.

13 May 2016

2016 China Awards Symposium, Ceremony & Dinner

The inaugural CITAB-CTBUH China Tall Building Awards were held at Shanghai Tower culminating with Bund SOHO winning China Best Tall Building Overall Award.

03 November 2016

A Vernacular Megatall: Shanghai Tower

As the tallest building in China upon completion, Shanghai Tower has had an immediate and profound impact on the country’s perceptions of how a skyscraper...

03 November 2016

2016 Awards - Session 3 Q&A

Alexander Durst, Chief Development Officer, The Durst Organization; Kai-Uwe Bergmann, Partner, Bjarke Ingels Group; Jianping Gu, General Manager, Shanghai Tower C&D; Grant Uhlir, Managing Director,...

03 November 2016

Interview: Shanghai Tower

Jianping Gu, General Manager, Shanghai Tower C&D, & Grant Uhlir, Managing Director, Gensler, are interviewed by Chris Bentley regarding Shanghai Tower, Shanghai, the 2016 CTBUH...

17 October 2016

Panel Discussion: Future Cities: What are the Biggest Threats and Opportunities?

Monday, October 17, 2016. Shenzhen, China. A panel discussing the challenges of growing urban populations throughout the globe.

17 October 2016

CTBUH Video Interview – Jianping Gu

Jianping Gu of Shanghai Tower Construction & Development is interviewed by Chris Bentley during the 2016 CTBUH China Conference. Jianping discusses the economics of constructing...

17 September 2014

2014 Shanghai International Conference - Opening Plenary - Q & A

2014 Shanghai International Conference Opening Plenary Questions & Answers session with speakers Antony Wood, CTBUH Executive Director / IIT / Tongji University, Jianping Gu, Shanghai...

17 September 2014

Interview: Jianping Gu

Jianping Gu of Shanghai Tower Construction and Development is interviewed by Chris Bentley during the 2014 CTBUH Shanghai Conference at the Jin Mao Tower.

17 September 2014

Shanghai Tower: Building a Green, Vertical City in the Heart of Shanghai

The Shanghai Tower establishes a new paradigm for tall buildings and vertical urbanism. This presentation provides an overview of the strong role that innovation and...

17 October 2016

Cities to Megacities: Perspectives

CTBUH 2016 Conference Speakers

The CTBUH 2016 International Conference is being held in the three cities of the Pearl River Delta, the world’s largest “megacity,” projected to have 120...

26 October 2015

Shanghai Tower: Building a Green, Vertical City in the Heart of Shanghai

Jianping Gu, Shanghai Tower Construction & Development Co., Ltd.

The Shanghai Tower establishes a new paradigm for tall buildings and vertical urbanism. Innovation and new technology play a strong role in the superlative aesthetic,...

16 September 2014

Shanghai Tower: Building a Green, Vertical City in the Heart of Shanghai

Jianping Gu, Shanghai Tower Construction & Development Co., Ltd.

The Shanghai Tower establishes a new paradigm for tall buildings and vertical urbanism. This paper provides an overview of the strong role that innovation and...

14 September 2014

Towards Sustainable Vertical Urbanism

Daniel Safarik, CTBUH

The survival of humanity on this planet relies on a radical repositioning of our cities. In the face of unprecedented global population growth, urbanization, pollution...

21 September 2012

Shanghai Tower: Re-Thinking the Vertical City

Jian Ping Gu, Shanghai Tower Construction & Development

The construction of the Shanghai Tower breaks through conventional design methods and explores the possibilities of future supertall architectural approaches. These approaches bring the project...