Gate of the Orient

Gate of the Orient

Gate of the Orient (zh-st|s=东方之门|t=東方之門) is the name of a 301.8 meter high skyscraper in the Chinese city Suzhou currently under construction. The skyscraper has a very distinct form, at the base it consist of two towers that come together at the top to form an arch (or a gate). The 68 story building is due to be completed in 2009.

External links

* [http://www.skyscrapers.cn/data/skyplan/cn_suzhou_Gate_of_the_Orient.htm Skyscrapers.cn, Chinese site on the Gate of the Orient]
* [http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=23203362 skyscrapercity.com post on the building showing pictures of the plans and the construction site]


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