Zhengzhou Greenland Plaza

Zhengzhou Greenland Plaza, also named as Millennium Royal Plaza, is a skyscraper in Zhengzhou, Henan, China. It is 280 metres (918.6 ft) tall. Construction started in 2007 and was completed in 2012.[1]

Millennium Royal Plaza
绿地中心·千玺广场
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Alternative namesZhengzhou Greenland Plaza;
The "Big Corn"
General information
StatusCompleted
Architectural styleChinese Revival
LocationZhengdong New Area CBD, Zhengzhou, Henan
CountryChina
Coordinates34°46′18″N 113°43′15″E / 34.77167°N 113.72083°E / 34.77167; 113.72083
Current tenantsJW Marriott Hotel Zhengzhou
Construction started2007
Completed2012
OwnerGreenland Group
Height
Architectural280 metres (918.6 ft)
Technical details
Floor count56
Design and construction
Architecture firmSkidmore, Owings & Merrill
DeveloperGreenland Group

The building was the tallest skyscraper in Zhengzhou upon its completion in 2012. It was later surpassed by the twin towers of Zhengzhou Greenland Central Plaza when the twin towers were completed in November 2016.

Nickname

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This building is often referred to as the "Big Corn" (Chinese: 大玉米) by local residents, due to its corn-like shape and all yellow lighting at night.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Zhengzhou Greenland Plaza". The Skyscraper Center. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Retrieved September 16, 2014.