| Bohai Bank Tower | |
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| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Commercial |
| Location | Tianjin, China |
| Opening | 2015 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 55 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | RMJM |
| Main contractor | China State Construction Engineering Corporation |
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