Introduction to Shanghai Municipal Building: Shanghai Municipal Building is a symbol of democracy and justice. The total construction area is 87,000 square meters and the height is 72 meters. The main building has 19 floors. Ten 9-meter-high stone pillars are erected at the gate of the municipal building, which looks solemn and square. It uses wide granite as the steps and the 4-story podium. The exterior walls are clad with granite, symbolizing the permanence and firmness of the regime; the main building is clad with white artificial stone and blue-gray vertical glass curtain walls, which is both fresh and bright, and symbolizes the clean and honest government. In detail processing, the white magnolia pattern, the city flower of Shanghai, is used as relief decoration, and exquisite lines are added to achieve a rich artistic effect. The Municipal Building has both Shanghai characteristics and the spirit of the times. It is one of the most representative landmark buildings in Shanghai.