July 2004

BUND CENTER RECEIVES FIABCI PRIX DEXCELLENCE
First Project in Mainland China to Receive Coveted Distinction

ATLANTA, GA July 8, 2004 - John Portman & Associates, Inc. (Portman) is proud to announce that the Portman-designed Golden Bund Finance Center located in Shanghai, China has been awarded the Highly Commended Certificate in the Specialized Category of 2004 FIABCI Prix dExcellence.

This is the first time a mainland Chinese project has received an honor in the FIABCI Prix dExcellence. This coveted award recognizes projects that best embody excellence in all the real estate disciplines involved in its creation, and illustrates concretely the FIABCI ideal of 'providing society with the optimal solution to its property needs. Awarded by an international panel comprising top real estate professionals and experts, the FIABCI Prix d'Excellence rewards overall merit and represents an outstanding achievement.

Since opening in May 2002,Bund Center has won several honors and has been a popular venue for international events and conferences, and The Westin Shanghai at Bund Center has been listed among the most popular and best performing five-star hotels in Shanghai.

Bund Center effectively combines modern design and architecture with cultural elements, such as the lotus-inspired Crown signifying growth and prosperity. The mixed-use complex is comprised of a 45-story office tower, 303-room Westin hotel, serviced apartments, meeting rooms, and conference services.

More information about Bund Centerand the FIABCI Prix dExcellence can be viewed at www.bundcenter.com, and www.fiabci.com.

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