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Dennis Poon
Thornton Tomasetti, Inc., Vice Chairman | New York City, United States
About
Dennis Poon is a Vice Chairman at Thornton Tomasetti, Inc., an 800+ person, privately held structural engineering firm. Throughout his 35+ years experience he has been responsible for the design and construction of high-rise offices, hotels, airports, arenas and residential buildings throughout the US and abroad. He has expertise in the application of state-of-the-art engineering technologies for building analysis, design, construction and project management, including project delivery strategies.
Mr. Poon is the structural design principal of some of the tallest buildings including the 700+m tall Suzhou Zhongnan Center in Suzhou, China, the 600m tall Ping An International Finance Center in Shenzhen, China, the 638m tall Signature Tower in Jakarta, Indonesia, the 636m tall Wuhan Greenland Center in Wuhan, China, and the 632m tall Shanghai Tower in Shanghai, China.
Other notable projects include the 508-meter-tall Taipei 101 in Taiwan, the 452m tall Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, New York City World Financial Center; the 66-story high-rise mixed-use Plaza 66 in Shanghai; O’Hare International Airport in Chicago; MGM CityCenter Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and the Qatar Education City Convention Center.
Mr. Poon holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Texas at El Paso and a master’s degree in civil engineering from Columbia University. Mr. Poon was awarded Engineering News Record’s Top 25 Newsmakers of 2010. In addition, Dennis has received numerous awards including the ACEC Diamond award for MGM City Center, the ACEC National Grand Award for the design of Taipei 101, the Diamond Award from NYACE, the National Recognition Award from ACEC as well as a US CIB Award of Merit for the Plaza 66 Structural System, two James F. Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation Awards for Bally’s Park Place Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ and the Pedestrian Bridges at Fifth Avenue Place in Pittsburgh, a Structural Engineers Association of Illinois Merit Award for the Chicago Board of Trade Building, and the Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Award.
He has lectured in Universities worldwide including MIT, Columbia, Delft University in Holland, NJ Institute of Technology and Hong Kong City University on the topic such as high-rise building design and steel and concrete structure design.
Dennis Poon is a Vice Chairman at Thornton Tomasetti, Inc., an 800+ person, privately held structural engineering firm. Throughout his 35+ years experience he has been responsible for the design and construction of high-rise offices, hotels, airports, arenas and residential buildings throughout the US and abroad. He has expertise in the application of state-of-the-art engineering technologies for building analysis, design, construction and project management, including project delivery strategies.
Mr. Poon is the structural design principal of some of the tallest buildings including the 700+m tall Suzhou Zhongnan Center in Suzhou, China, the 600m tall Ping An International Finance Center in Shenzhen, China, the 638m tall Signature Tower in Jakarta, Indonesia, the 636m tall Wuhan Greenland Center in Wuhan, China, and the 632m tall Shanghai Tower in Shanghai, China.
Other notable projects include…
CTBUH Roles
Chapter Treasurer, New York City (2015 – Present)
Annual Conference, Presenter (Shanghai 2012; Shanghai 2014; New York 2015; China 2016)
Annual Conference, Session Chair (Shanghai 2012; London 2013; 2016; Middle East 2018)
Innovation Conference, Session Chair, Shenzhen (2019)
CTBUH Initiatives
Emerging Leaders of New York Award
31 July–30 August 2019
CTBUH Hong Kong Chapter Inauguration
11 April 2019
Videos
17 October 2016
Structural & Geotechnic Engineering Q&A
Monday, October 17, 2016. Shenzhen, China. William O'Donnell, DeSimone Consulting Engineers; Dennis Poon, Thornton Tomasetti; SawTeen Seen, Leslie E. Robertson Associates, answer questions at the...
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Research
17 October 2016
Designing a Bamboo Shaped Suptertall Tower in Hefei
Guoyong Fu, Dennis Poon, Yi Zhu & Zheng Gui Ma, Thornton Tomasetti
The Evergrande International Financial Center, located in Binhu New Area CBD in Hefei, Anhui Province, China, consists of one iconic108-story, 518m tall tower, one single...
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Research
17 October 2016
Mega Size Mixed-Use Projects: Redefining Vertical Urbanism
Dennis Poon & Larry B. Giannechini, Thornton Tomasetti
As the draw to urban centers increases drastically with financial growth and global influence, emerging markets seek to develop salient markers of success and hope....
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CTBUH Initiatives
30 August 2019
Emerging Leaders of New York Award
The CTBUH New York Chapter invites you to nominate your colleagues for the 2019 Emerging Leaders of New Award, which recognizes a young professional for their industry contributions.
25 June 2019
Ninth Annual Italian & International Tall Buildings Conference
Join CTBUH for the 9th Italian/International Tall Buildings Conference, hosted by Politecnico di Milano and Università Iuav di Venezia.
11 April 2019
CTBUH Hong Kong Chapter Inauguration
In celebration of the establishment of the CTBUH Hong Kong Chapter, the Council is excited to announce the Chapter's inaugural event.
21 October 2018
CTBUH Trustees Convene in Dubai
The CTBUH Board of Trustees met for the second time in 2018, just prior to the 2018 Middle East Conference, to undertake high level discussions on the Council's future.
20 October 2018
Record Numbers Convene at 2018 Leaders Meeting
CTBUH Leaders convened on Day 1 of the 2018 Middle East Conference for updates on the year's developments and to plan for 2019.
20 October 2018
Regional Representatives Meet at 2018 Middle East Conference
CTBUH Chapters, Regional Representatives, and Future Leaders Committees met during the Middle East Conference for a discussion on the Council's regional growth and global initiatives.
22 March 2018
Addressing Honolulu's Housing Challenges with Urban Habitat
Join CTBUH for an afternoon dedicated to deepening an understanding of the unique challenges facing Honolulu's housing market.
24 March 2018
CTBUH Board of Trustees Travels to Hawaii
The CTBUH Trustees from Chicago, New York, London, Mumbai, and Hong Kong gathered to attend the main annual Trustees meeting.
28 August 2017
Master's Thesis Challenge
CTBUH is launching a new academic initiative, empowering Master's-level architecture students to research new possibilities in rope-less elevator technology.
23 June 2017
CTBUH Rope-Less, Non-Vertical Elevators Team Holds Second Meeting
The second meeting of the research team involved in “A Study on the Design Possibilities Enabled by Rope-Less, Non-Vertical Elevators” was held in Rottweil, Germany.
22 June 2017
CTBUH Germany Symposium, Including MULTI Elevator Unveiling
CTBUH Germany, through the support of thyssenkrupp Elevator, invites you to the official unveiling of MULTI, the world’s first ropeless elevator system.
22 June 2017
CTBUH Germany Hosts Symposium on Technical Innovation
CTBUH Germany held a symposium to discuss the role of technical and technological innovation and its effect on the various disciplines within the construction industry.
7 June 2017
IUAV International Tall Buildings Conference 2017
The 7th Annual IUAV International Tall Buildings Conference will be held at the Milan Giangiacomo Feltrinelli Foundation, featuring a plethora of experts from industry and academia.
7 June 2017
CTBUH Italy Co-Hosts the 7th Tall Buildings Conference in Milan
CTBUH Italy co-hosted the seventh edition of the one-day International Tall Buildings Conference held in Milan, which focused on various challenges of tall buildings.
25 March 2017
Torre Paseo Colón 2 Signboard Ceremony
CTBUH joined Torre Paseo Colón 2 officials in unveiling the commemorative signboard designating Torre Paseo Colón 2 as the tallest building in Costa Rica.
23 March 2017
Costa Rica in the Global Context of Tall Buildings
This CTBUH Costa Rica Chapter event will profile recent global trends in the tall building industry, noting key trajectories. A CTBUH Signboard will be inaugurated as well!
25 March 2017
CTBUH Board of Trustees Travels to Costa Rica
The CTBUH Board of Trustees was in Costa Rica for their twice annual meeting and to support a chapter event and a signboard ceremony for the country’s tallest building.
16 October 2016
CTBUH Board of Trustees Set the Agenda for 2017
The Board of Trustees held their second meeting of the year in conjunction with the 2016 Conference to discuss the Council’s plans for 2017.
16 October 2016
2016 CTBUH Leaders Meeting Report
The Annual Leaders Meeting was held this year in conjunction with the 2016 Conference in China, bringing together the Council’s leaders from around the world.
30 August 2016
Research Kick-off Meeting: Rope-Less, Non-Vertical Elevators
The kick-off meeting for the CTBUH research project on rope-less, non-vertical elevators sponsored by thyssenkrupp AG was held on the campus of IIT.
16 March 2016
YPC: 2015 Achievements and Event Success
CTBUH YPC held their first meeting of 2016 on March 16 at the offices of SOM to discuss the success of the past events and plans for future initiatives.
11 March 2016
CTBUH Board of Trustees Gather in Venice for March Retreat
The CTBUH Board of Trustees held its first meeting of the year, reviewing 2015 accomplishments, 2016 plans, the upcoming China Conference, and more.
12 February 2016
CTBUH YPC kicked off their educational outreach initiative with a mentorship program at Pratt Institute, to teach students how to unlock synergistic potential in their designs.
17 November 2015
The 9th IACIE Biannual Conference
The conference features highlights of the industry's development in recent years through brainstorming and knowledge-sharing opportunities with a session led by CTBUH Israel.
26 October 2015
Second CTBUH Damping Research Meeting
Nearly 30 industry professionals and academic experts were in attendance at the second meeting for the CTBUH research project on damping.
25 October 2015
October 2015 Trustee Meeting Report
The second CTBUH Board of Trustees meeting of 2015 took place before the 2015 Conference. The Board discussed Council strategy for the upcoming year, as well as welcomed new Trustees.
15 October 2015
432 Park Avenue: Design and Engineering
Presentations of the architectural and engineering design of 432 Park Avenue, the tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere.
9 July 2015
VIA 57 West: Challenging Building Form and Urban Development
At the Bank of America Tower in New York City, more than 200 professionals attended “VIA 57 West: Challenging Building Form and Urban Development in Manhattan.”
15 April 2015
Ping An Finance Center: Pioneering Megatall
Upon completion of the Ping An Finance Center in 2016, one of the tallest towers in China and the world will be unveiled.
15 April 2015
YPC New York Presents Pioneering Megatall: Ping An Finance Center
The inaugural CTBUH New York City Chapter event, held at the offices of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, showcased the rising Ping An Finance Center.
9 March 2015
Trustees Meeting Heralds Bright Future For CTBUH
The CTBUH Board of Trustees held its first meeting of the year, reviewing 2014 accomplishments, 2015 plans, the New York Conference, and more.
15 September 2014
CTBUH Leaders Discuss Ways to Broaden Council Membership
The leadership of the Council convened in the Leaders Meeting to participate in discussions about how to widen the Council’s reach and effectiveness.
15 September 2014
CTBUH Trustees Meet Ahead of 2014 Conference in Shanghai
The second Board of Trustees meeting of 2014 took place in the 83rd-floor conference room at the Grand Hyatt Jin Mao in Shanghai, in advance of the 2014 CTBUH Conference.
28 February 2014
Trustees Meeting Reflects CTBUH’s Momentum
The CTBUH Board of Trustees met February 28, setting the course for a number of strategic Council initiatives, including the Strategic Five-Year Plan.
18 October 2013
CTBUH Leaders Tour Ping An Tower
Executive Director Antony Wood and Trustee David Malott were treated to a high-octane tour of the under-construction Ping An Financial Center tower by its developer’s CEO.
12 June 2013
Activity at the CTBUH London Conference: Day Two
See the highlights from the second day of the CTBUH 2013 London Conference including The Shard Networking Reception.
11 June 2013
Activity at the CTBUH London Conference: Day One
See the highlights from the first day of the CTBUH 2013 London Conference including the Opening Plenary and Conference Dinner.
22 May 2013
Young Professionals Committee Hosts Shanghai Tower Presentation
The designers of Shanghai Tower presented to a capacity crowd at the Chicago Architecture Foundation May 22, at an event hosted by the Young Professionals Committee.
4 March 2013
Trustees Meeting 2013, Chicago
The board of trustees of the CTBUH held its annual meeting at IIT in Chicago on March 4. As a first order of business, the board welcomed three new trustees.
19 March 2012
Trustees Meeting 2012 Report, Chicago
After one of the most successful years in the 43-year history of the CTBUH, the Board of Trustees gathered to review recent initiatives and discuss the Council’s long-term strategies.
11 October 2011
Trustees Meeting 2011, Seoul
The second Trustees meeting of 2011, which welcomed new Trustees Dennis Poon and Steve Watts, took place during the Seoul Conference.
9 October 2011
2011 CTBUH Leaders Meeting
Tall building industry leaders from around the globe met at the seminal Dongbu Financial Center tower for the 2011 CTBUH Leaders Meeting.
14 September 2011
CTBUH Makes New Leader Appointments
The Council is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to the Board of Trustees, Dennis Poon and Steve Watts.
30 August 2019
Emerging Leaders of New York Award
The CTBUH New York Chapter invites you to nominate your colleagues for the 2019 Emerging Leaders of New Award, which recognizes a young professional for their industry contributions.
25 June 2019
Ninth Annual Italian & International Tall Buildings Conference
Join CTBUH for the 9th Italian/International Tall Buildings Conference, hosted by Politecnico di Milano and Università Iuav di Venezia.
11 April 2019
CTBUH Hong Kong Chapter Inauguration
In celebration of the establishment of the CTBUH Hong Kong Chapter, the Council is excited to announce the Chapter's inaugural event.
21 October 2018
CTBUH Trustees Convene in Dubai
The CTBUH Board of Trustees met for the second time in 2018, just prior to the 2018 Middle East Conference, to undertake high level discussions on the Council's future.
20 October 2018
Record Numbers Convene at 2018 Leaders Meeting
CTBUH Leaders convened on Day 1 of the 2018 Middle East Conference for updates on the year's developments and to plan for 2019.
20 October 2018
Regional Representatives Meet at 2018 Middle East Conference
CTBUH Chapters, Regional Representatives, and Future Leaders Committees met during the Middle East Conference for a discussion on the Council's regional growth and global initiatives.
22 March 2018
Addressing Honolulu's Housing Challenges with Urban Habitat
Join CTBUH for an afternoon dedicated to deepening an understanding of the unique challenges facing Honolulu's housing market.
24 March 2018
CTBUH Board of Trustees Travels to Hawaii
The CTBUH Trustees from Chicago, New York, London, Mumbai, and Hong Kong gathered to attend the main annual Trustees meeting.
28 August 2017
Master's Thesis Challenge
CTBUH is launching a new academic initiative, empowering Master's-level architecture students to research new possibilities in rope-less elevator technology.
23 June 2017
CTBUH Rope-Less, Non-Vertical Elevators Team Holds Second Meeting
The second meeting of the research team involved in “A Study on the Design Possibilities Enabled by Rope-Less, Non-Vertical Elevators” was held in Rottweil, Germany.
22 June 2017
CTBUH Germany Symposium, Including MULTI Elevator Unveiling
CTBUH Germany, through the support of thyssenkrupp Elevator, invites you to the official unveiling of MULTI, the world’s first ropeless elevator system.
22 June 2017
CTBUH Germany Hosts Symposium on Technical Innovation
CTBUH Germany held a symposium to discuss the role of technical and technological innovation and its effect on the various disciplines within the construction industry.
7 June 2017
IUAV International Tall Buildings Conference 2017
The 7th Annual IUAV International Tall Buildings Conference will be held at the Milan Giangiacomo Feltrinelli Foundation, featuring a plethora of experts from industry and academia.
7 June 2017
CTBUH Italy Co-Hosts the 7th Tall Buildings Conference in Milan
CTBUH Italy co-hosted the seventh edition of the one-day International Tall Buildings Conference held in Milan, which focused on various challenges of tall buildings.
25 March 2017
Torre Paseo Colón 2 Signboard Ceremony
CTBUH joined Torre Paseo Colón 2 officials in unveiling the commemorative signboard designating Torre Paseo Colón 2 as the tallest building in Costa Rica.
23 March 2017
Costa Rica in the Global Context of Tall Buildings
This CTBUH Costa Rica Chapter event will profile recent global trends in the tall building industry, noting key trajectories. A CTBUH Signboard will be inaugurated as well!
25 March 2017
CTBUH Board of Trustees Travels to Costa Rica
The CTBUH Board of Trustees was in Costa Rica for their twice annual meeting and to support a chapter event and a signboard ceremony for the country’s tallest building.
16 October 2016
CTBUH Board of Trustees Set the Agenda for 2017
The Board of Trustees held their second meeting of the year in conjunction with the 2016 Conference to discuss the Council’s plans for 2017.
16 October 2016
2016 CTBUH Leaders Meeting Report
The Annual Leaders Meeting was held this year in conjunction with the 2016 Conference in China, bringing together the Council’s leaders from around the world.
30 August 2016
Research Kick-off Meeting: Rope-Less, Non-Vertical Elevators
The kick-off meeting for the CTBUH research project on rope-less, non-vertical elevators sponsored by thyssenkrupp AG was held on the campus of IIT.
16 March 2016
YPC: 2015 Achievements and Event Success
CTBUH YPC held their first meeting of 2016 on March 16 at the offices of SOM to discuss the success of the past events and plans for future initiatives.
11 March 2016
CTBUH Board of Trustees Gather in Venice for March Retreat
The CTBUH Board of Trustees held its first meeting of the year, reviewing 2015 accomplishments, 2016 plans, the upcoming China Conference, and more.
12 February 2016
CTBUH YPC kicked off their educational outreach initiative with a mentorship program at Pratt Institute, to teach students how to unlock synergistic potential in their designs.
17 November 2015
The 9th IACIE Biannual Conference
The conference features highlights of the industry's development in recent years through brainstorming and knowledge-sharing opportunities with a session led by CTBUH Israel.
26 October 2015
Second CTBUH Damping Research Meeting
Nearly 30 industry professionals and academic experts were in attendance at the second meeting for the CTBUH research project on damping.
25 October 2015
October 2015 Trustee Meeting Report
The second CTBUH Board of Trustees meeting of 2015 took place before the 2015 Conference. The Board discussed Council strategy for the upcoming year, as well as welcomed new Trustees.
15 October 2015
432 Park Avenue: Design and Engineering
Presentations of the architectural and engineering design of 432 Park Avenue, the tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere.
9 July 2015
VIA 57 West: Challenging Building Form and Urban Development
At the Bank of America Tower in New York City, more than 200 professionals attended “VIA 57 West: Challenging Building Form and Urban Development in Manhattan.”
15 April 2015
Ping An Finance Center: Pioneering Megatall
Upon completion of the Ping An Finance Center in 2016, one of the tallest towers in China and the world will be unveiled.
15 April 2015
YPC New York Presents Pioneering Megatall: Ping An Finance Center
The inaugural CTBUH New York City Chapter event, held at the offices of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, showcased the rising Ping An Finance Center.
9 March 2015
Trustees Meeting Heralds Bright Future For CTBUH
The CTBUH Board of Trustees held its first meeting of the year, reviewing 2014 accomplishments, 2015 plans, the New York Conference, and more.
15 September 2014
CTBUH Leaders Discuss Ways to Broaden Council Membership
The leadership of the Council convened in the Leaders Meeting to participate in discussions about how to widen the Council’s reach and effectiveness.
15 September 2014
CTBUH Trustees Meet Ahead of 2014 Conference in Shanghai
The second Board of Trustees meeting of 2014 took place in the 83rd-floor conference room at the Grand Hyatt Jin Mao in Shanghai, in advance of the 2014 CTBUH Conference.
28 February 2014
Trustees Meeting Reflects CTBUH’s Momentum
The CTBUH Board of Trustees met February 28, setting the course for a number of strategic Council initiatives, including the Strategic Five-Year Plan.
18 October 2013
CTBUH Leaders Tour Ping An Tower
Executive Director Antony Wood and Trustee David Malott were treated to a high-octane tour of the under-construction Ping An Financial Center tower by its developer’s CEO.
12 June 2013
Activity at the CTBUH London Conference: Day Two
See the highlights from the second day of the CTBUH 2013 London Conference including The Shard Networking Reception.
11 June 2013
Activity at the CTBUH London Conference: Day One
See the highlights from the first day of the CTBUH 2013 London Conference including the Opening Plenary and Conference Dinner.
22 May 2013
Young Professionals Committee Hosts Shanghai Tower Presentation
The designers of Shanghai Tower presented to a capacity crowd at the Chicago Architecture Foundation May 22, at an event hosted by the Young Professionals Committee.
4 March 2013
Trustees Meeting 2013, Chicago
The board of trustees of the CTBUH held its annual meeting at IIT in Chicago on March 4. As a first order of business, the board welcomed three new trustees.
19 March 2012
Trustees Meeting 2012 Report, Chicago
After one of the most successful years in the 43-year history of the CTBUH, the Board of Trustees gathered to review recent initiatives and discuss the Council’s long-term strategies.
11 October 2011
Trustees Meeting 2011, Seoul
The second Trustees meeting of 2011, which welcomed new Trustees Dennis Poon and Steve Watts, took place during the Seoul Conference.
9 October 2011
2011 CTBUH Leaders Meeting
Tall building industry leaders from around the globe met at the seminal Dongbu Financial Center tower for the 2011 CTBUH Leaders Meeting.
14 September 2011
CTBUH Makes New Leader Appointments
The Council is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to the Board of Trustees, Dennis Poon and Steve Watts.
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Videos
17 October 2016
Structural & Geotechnic Engineering Q&A
Monday, October 17, 2016. Shenzhen, China. William O'Donnell, DeSimone Consulting Engineers; Dennis Poon, Thornton Tomasetti; SawTeen Seen, Leslie E. Robertson Associates, answer questions at the...
17 October 2016
Mega Size Mixed-Use Projects: Redefining Vertical Urbanism
Monday October 17, 2016. Shenzhen, China. Dennis Poon of Thornton Tomasetti, presents at the 2016 China Conference Session 4c: Structural & Geotechnic Engineering. As the...
26 October 2015
2015 New York Conference - Session 2a - Q&A
Jong-Ho Kim, Chang Minwoo Structural Consultants; William Howell, Turner International; and Dennis Poon, Thornton Tomasetti, answer questions at the end of 2015 New York Conference...
26 October 2015
Designing a Non-coplanar Exoskeleton Supertall Tower that Transforms the Skyline of Chengdu
The city of Chengdu is quickly becoming the center for high-rise development in southwest China. The focal point of this new vertical landscape will be...
17 September 2014
Ping An IFC: Economical & Efficient Solutions
With the completion of the 500m+ Ping An Finance Center, our era presents the question of whether traditional structural systems and design approaches are still...
17 September 2014
2014 Shanghai International Conference - Ping An Tower Room, Session 2 - Q & A
2014 Shanghai International Conference Ping An Tower Room, Session 2 Questions & Answers session with speakers Dennis Poon, Thornton Tomasetti, Yuqi Zhou, CSCEC1B, and Yinghou...
17 September 2014
Designing a Supertall for the Venice of China
In this presentation, attendees will learn about the unique structural elements that support Suzhou Zhongnan Center, including the “Core-Outrigger-Megaframe” lateral system; the foundation system, which...
16 September 2014
Dennis Poon of Thornton Tomasetti is interviewed by Chris Bentley during the 2014 CTBUH Shanghai Conference at the Jin Mao Tower. Dennis discusses the evolution...
11 June 2013
Session 2: What Contributes Most to Sustainability in Tall Buildings?
The next generation of tall buildings will be judged on more than sheer height or aesthetic appearance. In the context of sustainability, they will also...
12 April 2013
What are the Predominant Motivations for Building Tall in the 21st Century?
Industry leaders answering this question include: Richard Keating, Jacobs; Stephan Krummeck, TFP Farrells; Dennis Poon, Thornton Tomasetti; David Scott, Laing O’Rourke; Richard Tomasetti, Thornton Tomasetti;...
21 September 2012
The Signature Tower: Reaching High in the Sky of Indonesia
This presentation discusses the reasons behind the selection of the structural systems, as well as the use of advanced structural analyses and design methods, including...
20 September 2012
Ping An Finance Center: Pioneering China’s Tallest – Efficiencies of Form and Structures
Upon completion in 2015, the Ping An Finance Center will join an elite group of megatall buildings. This presentation discusses using the Ping An Finance...
20 September 2012
Track 14: China Tall Q & A Session
The Track 14 panel consisting of: Chris Wilkinson, Wilkinson Eyre Architects; David Malott, KPF; Dennis Poon, Thornton Tomasetti; and Guoyong Fu, Thornton Tomasetti take questions...
18 September 2012
Interview: Shanghai Tower and Ping An Finance Center
Dennis Poon of Thornton Tomasetti is interviewed by Jeff Herzer during the 2012 CTBUH Shanghai Congress at the Jin Mao, Shanghai. Dennis discusses two megatall...
11 October 2011
The Challenges for Supertall Building Structural Design and Sustainability Issues
Upon completion in 2014, the Ping An Tower will be the tallest tower in China, and the centerpiece of the growing Shenzhen skyline located just...
17 October 2016
Structural & Geotechnic Engineering Q&A
Monday, October 17, 2016. Shenzhen, China. William O'Donnell, DeSimone Consulting Engineers; Dennis Poon, Thornton Tomasetti; SawTeen Seen, Leslie E. Robertson Associates, answer questions at the...
17 October 2016
Mega Size Mixed-Use Projects: Redefining Vertical Urbanism
Monday October 17, 2016. Shenzhen, China. Dennis Poon of Thornton Tomasetti, presents at the 2016 China Conference Session 4c: Structural & Geotechnic Engineering. As the...
26 October 2015
2015 New York Conference - Session 2a - Q&A
Jong-Ho Kim, Chang Minwoo Structural Consultants; William Howell, Turner International; and Dennis Poon, Thornton Tomasetti, answer questions at the end of 2015 New York Conference...
26 October 2015
Designing a Non-coplanar Exoskeleton Supertall Tower that Transforms the Skyline of Chengdu
The city of Chengdu is quickly becoming the center for high-rise development in southwest China. The focal point of this new vertical landscape will be...
17 September 2014
Ping An IFC: Economical & Efficient Solutions
With the completion of the 500m+ Ping An Finance Center, our era presents the question of whether traditional structural systems and design approaches are still...
17 September 2014
2014 Shanghai International Conference - Ping An Tower Room, Session 2 - Q & A
2014 Shanghai International Conference Ping An Tower Room, Session 2 Questions & Answers session with speakers Dennis Poon, Thornton Tomasetti, Yuqi Zhou, CSCEC1B, and Yinghou...
17 September 2014
Designing a Supertall for the Venice of China
In this presentation, attendees will learn about the unique structural elements that support Suzhou Zhongnan Center, including the “Core-Outrigger-Megaframe” lateral system; the foundation system, which...
16 September 2014
Dennis Poon of Thornton Tomasetti is interviewed by Chris Bentley during the 2014 CTBUH Shanghai Conference at the Jin Mao Tower. Dennis discusses the evolution...
11 June 2013
Session 2: What Contributes Most to Sustainability in Tall Buildings?
The next generation of tall buildings will be judged on more than sheer height or aesthetic appearance. In the context of sustainability, they will also...
12 April 2013
What are the Predominant Motivations for Building Tall in the 21st Century?
Industry leaders answering this question include: Richard Keating, Jacobs; Stephan Krummeck, TFP Farrells; Dennis Poon, Thornton Tomasetti; David Scott, Laing O’Rourke; Richard Tomasetti, Thornton Tomasetti;...
21 September 2012
The Signature Tower: Reaching High in the Sky of Indonesia
This presentation discusses the reasons behind the selection of the structural systems, as well as the use of advanced structural analyses and design methods, including...
20 September 2012
Ping An Finance Center: Pioneering China’s Tallest – Efficiencies of Form and Structures
Upon completion in 2015, the Ping An Finance Center will join an elite group of megatall buildings. This presentation discusses using the Ping An Finance...
20 September 2012
Track 14: China Tall Q & A Session
The Track 14 panel consisting of: Chris Wilkinson, Wilkinson Eyre Architects; David Malott, KPF; Dennis Poon, Thornton Tomasetti; and Guoyong Fu, Thornton Tomasetti take questions...
18 September 2012
Interview: Shanghai Tower and Ping An Finance Center
Dennis Poon of Thornton Tomasetti is interviewed by Jeff Herzer during the 2012 CTBUH Shanghai Congress at the Jin Mao, Shanghai. Dennis discusses two megatall...
11 October 2011
The Challenges for Supertall Building Structural Design and Sustainability Issues
Upon completion in 2014, the Ping An Tower will be the tallest tower in China, and the centerpiece of the growing Shenzhen skyline located just...
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Research
17 October 2016
Designing a Bamboo Shaped Suptertall Tower in Hefei
Guoyong Fu, Dennis Poon, Yi Zhu & Zheng Gui Ma, Thornton Tomasetti
The Evergrande International Financial Center, located in Binhu New Area CBD in Hefei, Anhui Province, China, consists of one iconic108-story, 518m tall tower, one single...
17 October 2016
Mega Size Mixed-Use Projects: Redefining Vertical Urbanism
Dennis Poon & Larry B. Giannechini, Thornton Tomasetti
As the draw to urban centers increases drastically with financial growth and global influence, emerging markets seek to develop salient markers of success and hope....
26 October 2015
Designing a Non-coplanar Exoskeleton Supertall Tower that Transforms the Skyline of Chengdu
Dennis Poon, Yi Zhu, Paul Fu & Jianhai Liang, Thornton Tomasetti
The city of Chengdu is quickly becoming the center for high-rise development in southwest China. The focal point of this new vertical landscape will be...
16 September 2014
Economical & Efficient Structural Solutions
Dennis Poon, Yi Zhu, Steve Pacitto & Steve Zuo, Thornton Tomasetti Inc.
With the completion of the Ping An Finance Center (PAFC) in 2016, one of the tallest towers in China and the world will be unveiled....
16 September 2014
Unique Structural Design Aspects
Yi Zhu, Dennis Poon, Qing (Steve) Zuo & Paul Fu, Thornton Tomasetti Inc.
This chapter discusses the unique structural solutions for the 632m tall Shanghai Tower. An innovative “Core-Outrigger-Mega Frame” lateral system is adopted to meet China’s conservative...
16 September 2014
Yi Zhu, Dennis Poon, Paul Fu & Zhenggui Ma, Thornton Tomasetti
Built on soft soils, Suzhou Zhongnan Center relies on concrete bored piles with post-grouting to support the massive tower. An efficient lateral system, namely the...
16 September 2014
Designing a Megatall for Lateral Stability and Settlement
Dennis Poon, Yi Zhu, Guoyong (Paul) Fu & Zhenggui Ma, Thornton Tomasetti
As a megatall building, Suzhou Zhongnan Center will need an efficient lateral system to withstand high wind and seismic loads. A unique “Core-Outrigger-Megaframe” lateral system...
19 September 2012
The Signature Tower: Reaching High in the Sky of Indonesia
Sugeng Wijanto, Gistama Intisemesta; Tiyok Prasetyoadi, PDW Architects; Dennis Poon, Thornton Tomasetti; Wayan Sengara, Institut Teknologi Bandung-Indonesia
This presentation discusses the reasons behind the selection of the structural systems, as well as the use of advanced structural analyses and design methods, including...
19 September 2012
Wuhan Greenland Center Main Tower: Seamlessly Integrating Structure and Architecture
Guoyong Fu, Dennis Poon & Mark Dannettel, Thornton Tomasetti; Juan Betancur, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture
Wuhan Greenland Center Main Tower is a 125-story, 600+ meter mega-tower in China. The tower structural system has been developed to harmonize with the architecture...
19 September 2012
Structural Design Challenges of Shanghai Tower
Yi Zhu, Dennis Poon, Steve Zuo & Guoyong Fu, Thornton Tomasetti
This paper discusses the structural challenges and solutions of the 632m tall Shanghai Tower. A unique “Core-Outrigger-Mega Frame” lateral system is used to meet China...
19 September 2012
Ping An Finance Center: Pioneering China’s Tallest – Efficiencies of Form and Structures
David Malott & Zhizhe Yu, KPF; Dennis Poon & Torsten Gottlebe, Thornton Tomasetti
Upon completion in 2015, the Ping An Finance Center - set to become the second tallest structure in the world and the tallest in China...
01 March 2012
Dennis Poon and Leonard Joseph, Thornton Tomasetti
When Cole Porter wrote the song “Anything Goes” in 1934, he did not include skyscraper examples. The recently completed Chrysler and Empire State buildings followed...
17 April 2010
Jun Xia, Gensler; Dennis Poon, Thornton Tomasetti; Douglas C. Mass, Cosentini Associates
As the third tower in the trio of supertall buildings at the heart of Shanghai’s new Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone, Shanghai Tower embodies a...
10 October 2004
Structural Design of the Tallest Concrete Tower in Korea, the # Star City
Hi Sun Choi & Dennis Poon, Thornton Tomasetti; Jongho Kim, Chang & Minwoo Structural Consultant; Seongsoo Kim, Seong-Jin Structural Group
Residential high-rise buildings, such as apartments and condominiums, were introduced to provide multiple residential spaces in urban and suburban areas for their economic advantage and...
10 October 2004
Structural Design of Taipei 101, the World's Tallest Building
Dennis C. K. Poon & Leonard M. Joseph, Thornton Tomasetti; Shaw-Song Shieh & Ching-Chang Chang, Evergreen Consulting Engineering
This paper examines the structural design of the Taipei 101 tower, 101 stories and 508 m above grade, was the newest World’s Tallest Building at...
26 February 2001
The Tallest Concrete Building in Shanghai, China – Plaza 66
Richard L. Tomasetti, Dennis Poon & Ling-en Hsaio, Thornton Tomasetti
Plaza 66 is the latest addition to the skyline of Shanghai, China; with a height of 281.5 meters, it’s the tallest concrete building in the...
17 October 2016
Designing a Bamboo Shaped Suptertall Tower in Hefei
Guoyong Fu, Dennis Poon, Yi Zhu & Zheng Gui Ma, Thornton Tomasetti
The Evergrande International Financial Center, located in Binhu New Area CBD in Hefei, Anhui Province, China, consists of one iconic108-story, 518m tall tower, one single...
17 October 2016
Mega Size Mixed-Use Projects: Redefining Vertical Urbanism
Dennis Poon & Larry B. Giannechini, Thornton Tomasetti
As the draw to urban centers increases drastically with financial growth and global influence, emerging markets seek to develop salient markers of success and hope....
26 October 2015
Designing a Non-coplanar Exoskeleton Supertall Tower that Transforms the Skyline of Chengdu
Dennis Poon, Yi Zhu, Paul Fu & Jianhai Liang, Thornton Tomasetti
The city of Chengdu is quickly becoming the center for high-rise development in southwest China. The focal point of this new vertical landscape will be...
16 September 2014
Economical & Efficient Structural Solutions
Dennis Poon, Yi Zhu, Steve Pacitto & Steve Zuo, Thornton Tomasetti Inc.
With the completion of the Ping An Finance Center (PAFC) in 2016, one of the tallest towers in China and the world will be unveiled....
16 September 2014
Unique Structural Design Aspects
Yi Zhu, Dennis Poon, Qing (Steve) Zuo & Paul Fu, Thornton Tomasetti Inc.
This chapter discusses the unique structural solutions for the 632m tall Shanghai Tower. An innovative “Core-Outrigger-Mega Frame” lateral system is adopted to meet China’s conservative...
16 September 2014
Yi Zhu, Dennis Poon, Paul Fu & Zhenggui Ma, Thornton Tomasetti
Built on soft soils, Suzhou Zhongnan Center relies on concrete bored piles with post-grouting to support the massive tower. An efficient lateral system, namely the...
16 September 2014
Designing a Megatall for Lateral Stability and Settlement
Dennis Poon, Yi Zhu, Guoyong (Paul) Fu & Zhenggui Ma, Thornton Tomasetti
As a megatall building, Suzhou Zhongnan Center will need an efficient lateral system to withstand high wind and seismic loads. A unique “Core-Outrigger-Megaframe” lateral system...
19 September 2012
The Signature Tower: Reaching High in the Sky of Indonesia
Sugeng Wijanto, Gistama Intisemesta; Tiyok Prasetyoadi, PDW Architects; Dennis Poon, Thornton Tomasetti; Wayan Sengara, Institut Teknologi Bandung-Indonesia
This presentation discusses the reasons behind the selection of the structural systems, as well as the use of advanced structural analyses and design methods, including...
19 September 2012
Wuhan Greenland Center Main Tower: Seamlessly Integrating Structure and Architecture
Guoyong Fu, Dennis Poon & Mark Dannettel, Thornton Tomasetti; Juan Betancur, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture
Wuhan Greenland Center Main Tower is a 125-story, 600+ meter mega-tower in China. The tower structural system has been developed to harmonize with the architecture...
19 September 2012
Structural Design Challenges of Shanghai Tower
Yi Zhu, Dennis Poon, Steve Zuo & Guoyong Fu, Thornton Tomasetti
This paper discusses the structural challenges and solutions of the 632m tall Shanghai Tower. A unique “Core-Outrigger-Mega Frame” lateral system is used to meet China...
19 September 2012
Ping An Finance Center: Pioneering China’s Tallest – Efficiencies of Form and Structures
David Malott & Zhizhe Yu, KPF; Dennis Poon & Torsten Gottlebe, Thornton Tomasetti
Upon completion in 2015, the Ping An Finance Center - set to become the second tallest structure in the world and the tallest in China...
01 March 2012
Dennis Poon and Leonard Joseph, Thornton Tomasetti
When Cole Porter wrote the song “Anything Goes” in 1934, he did not include skyscraper examples. The recently completed Chrysler and Empire State buildings followed...
17 April 2010
Jun Xia, Gensler; Dennis Poon, Thornton Tomasetti; Douglas C. Mass, Cosentini Associates
As the third tower in the trio of supertall buildings at the heart of Shanghai’s new Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone, Shanghai Tower embodies a...
10 October 2004
Structural Design of the Tallest Concrete Tower in Korea, the # Star City
Hi Sun Choi & Dennis Poon, Thornton Tomasetti; Jongho Kim, Chang & Minwoo Structural Consultant; Seongsoo Kim, Seong-Jin Structural Group
Residential high-rise buildings, such as apartments and condominiums, were introduced to provide multiple residential spaces in urban and suburban areas for their economic advantage and...
10 October 2004
Structural Design of Taipei 101, the World's Tallest Building
Dennis C. K. Poon & Leonard M. Joseph, Thornton Tomasetti; Shaw-Song Shieh & Ching-Chang Chang, Evergreen Consulting Engineering
This paper examines the structural design of the Taipei 101 tower, 101 stories and 508 m above grade, was the newest World’s Tallest Building at...
26 February 2001
The Tallest Concrete Building in Shanghai, China – Plaza 66
Richard L. Tomasetti, Dennis Poon & Ling-en Hsaio, Thornton Tomasetti
Plaza 66 is the latest addition to the skyline of Shanghai, China; with a height of 281.5 meters, it’s the tallest concrete building in the...
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