As one of the greatest world financial centers, Hong Kong has an unique modern architecture impression of its own. Some famous buildings, such as Two International Financial Centre, Cheung Kong Center, Exchange Square, HSBC Main Building and Central Plaza etc. in Hong Kong are of the greatest architecture during the past decade, which also made Hong Kong a center of great modern architecture.
Due to the lack of land and highly developed business there, space is badly needed in Hong Kong. Therefore Hong Kong government cleared the old city during the 20th century and built these famous skyscrapers in order to solve the space problem. That is just why there are so many amazingly tall office buildings there today.
Hong Kong architecture reflects the trend of architecture in the world. There are postmodern commercial buildings, such as the Two International Finance Centre, Central Tower, HSBC Tower, and modern buildings such as Bank of China Tower, Cheung Kong Center in Hong Kong. Traditional architecture can be seen almost anywhere in Hong Kong Island. This blend of traditional Chinese and Europian architecture, outstanding western modern and postmodern architecture in Hong Kong is a unique architectural sene in the world.
12/12/2010
12/10/2010
The Sorrento
The Sorrento
Location: Union Square, Hong Kong
Building use: Residential
Architectural Style: modern
Structural Types: - highrise
Year: 2003
The Sorrento complex contains five buildings.
The number “4” is omitted because the pronunciation of 4 is similar with the word “death”, which is considered unlucky. The Sorrento 1 is the tallest residential-only building in Asia, and also the fifth tallest residential-only building in the world. All these five skyscrapers are next to each other, but there is a gap between the Sorrento 2 and the Sorrento 3. The is a foot bridge connecting the Sorrento complex with the Kowloon Station and the Elements Mall. Driving no more than 5 minutes, people can fine banks, restaurants, schools, hospitals, and cafeterias around.
The Sorrento complex is designed by Wong & Ouyang (HK) Ltd, achieving the goals of being both modern and practical. It has all metal construction, which makes it has the advantages of environmental protection and high accuracy. On the aspect of building structure, the developer of the Sorrento complex separate the main wall to all floors of the building by using high-tech computer programming, which aims to improve the utility of the building, especially the lower floors.
Sorrento Clubhouse facilities included indoor garden, outdoor playground, billiard room, tennis court, gymnasium, squash court, outdoor swimming pool, library, 3 multi - function hall, table tennis room etc. [2]
The luxury of the Sorrento complex is provided for the rich people in the superior market. According to the consumers’ demand, the Sorrento tries to create the atmosphere of Sanya Resort and the concept of “palace”.
[1][2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorrento,_Hong_Kong
Location: Union Square, Hong Kong
Building use: Residential
Architectural Style: modern
Structural Types: - highrise
Year: 2003
The Sorrento complex contains five buildings.
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The Sorrento complex is designed by Wong & Ouyang (HK) Ltd, achieving the goals of being both modern and practical. It has all metal construction, which makes it has the advantages of environmental protection and high accuracy. On the aspect of building structure, the developer of the Sorrento complex separate the main wall to all floors of the building by using high-tech computer programming, which aims to improve the utility of the building, especially the lower floors.
Sorrento Clubhouse facilities included indoor garden, outdoor playground, billiard room, tennis court, gymnasium, squash court, outdoor swimming pool, library, 3 multi - function hall, table tennis room etc. [2]
The luxury of the Sorrento complex is provided for the rich people in the superior market. According to the consumers’ demand, the Sorrento tries to create the atmosphere of Sanya Resort and the concept of “palace”.
[1][2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorrento,_Hong_Kong
12/01/2010
Kow Loong Peninsula View
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11/30/2010
The Habourside
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Location: 1 Austin Road Hong Kong
Year: 2000-2003
Use: Residential
Height: 255 meters / 738.1 feet
Architect: P & T Architects and Engineers Ltd.
Floor: 80
Architectural Style: Postmodern
Units / Rooms: 1,122 [1]
The harbourside has a beautiful Chinese name君臨天下. It means the king come to the world. The Harbourside is one of the most luxurious and expensive apartments in Hong Kong. This building is located near the Victoria Harbour, which makes it even more attractive to rich people. The Habourside has 80 floors. It is among the highest residential buildings in the world. Living in this building is a symbol of rich and luxury.
[1] http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=7287
11/18/2010
Langham Place Office Tower
Langham Place Office Tower
Location: 8 Argyle Street, Hong Kong
Height: 255.1 meters / 838 feet
Year: 1999-2004
Floor count: 59
Floor area: 93,153 m²
Use: office
This area was originally occupied by old residential buildings. However, the Hong Kong Land Development Corporation, along with the Great Eagle Corporation , started a renewal project: Langham Place. Langham Place is a business and commercial complex located at the intersection of Mong Kok's two busiest streets -- Argyle, and Shanghai.
It is an appropriate representation of Hong Kong at the crossroads of its British past and Chinese future. The building's curves are sweeping, but its height makes up for what could have been a liability. Instead of appearing bulbous, it is sinuous, tactile, and sexy. It helps demonstrate the contrasts that typify modern day Hong Kong. [1]
This building is divided into two sides, one is for hotel and shopping mall, and the other is for offices. People working in this superior office building can afford the hotel, food court, and shopping mall, which forms a stable consumption chain.
Langham Place Office Tower is one part of the Langham Place. It is the tallest commercial skyscraper in Kowloon, and also the seventh highest skyscraper in Hong Kong. The whole skyscraper is covered with beautiful blue shimmering glass wallcurtain and the building is famous for its curvy shape. It gives the old Kowloon a brand new and energetic look.
[1]http://www.glasssteelandstone.com/BuildingDetail/957.php
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Location: 8 Argyle Street, Hong Kong
Height: 255.1 meters / 838 feet
Year: 1999-2004
Floor count: 59
Floor area: 93,153 m²
Use: office
This area was originally occupied by old residential buildings. However, the Hong Kong Land Development Corporation, along with the Great Eagle Corporation , started a renewal project: Langham Place. Langham Place is a business and commercial complex located at the intersection of Mong Kok's two busiest streets -- Argyle, and Shanghai.
It is an appropriate representation of Hong Kong at the crossroads of its British past and Chinese future. The building's curves are sweeping, but its height makes up for what could have been a liability. Instead of appearing bulbous, it is sinuous, tactile, and sexy. It helps demonstrate the contrasts that typify modern day Hong Kong. [1]
This building is divided into two sides, one is for hotel and shopping mall, and the other is for offices. People working in this superior office building can afford the hotel, food court, and shopping mall, which forms a stable consumption chain.
Langham Place Office Tower is one part of the Langham Place. It is the tallest commercial skyscraper in Kowloon, and also the seventh highest skyscraper in Hong Kong. The whole skyscraper is covered with beautiful blue shimmering glass wallcurtain and the building is famous for its curvy shape. It gives the old Kowloon a brand new and energetic look.
[1]http://www.glasssteelandstone.com/BuildingDetail/957.php
11/14/2010
Cheung Kong Center
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Location: 2 Queen's Road Hong Kong Island
Architect: Hsin-Yieh Architects and Associates Ltd. Leo A. Daly Pacific Limited
Floor: 63
Height: 928.1
Use: Office
Elevator: 28
Year: 1995-1999[1]
Cheung Kong Center is located at central Kong Hong Island area, one of the most expensive land in the world. One of the most famous American architect, Leo A. Daly designed this building and gave it a square base which could make the space more efficient and the office more usable. When completed in 1999, it was the third-tallest building in the city.[1] Although often listed as having 70 stories, this building actually lacks the following floors: 4, 14, 24, 34, 44, 54, 64. Thus in reality it is a 63-story building. The above floors are "missing" because 4 is an inauspicious number as it sounds much like the word for death. [3]
Numbers are very important for Chinese people. Just like Americans usually do not like number 13. So avoiding “4” shows respect to the employees who would be working on the 4th, 14th, 24th, etc. floors.
The Cheung Kong Center is adorned by a grid of fiber optic lights that can be programmed to change color. This sprakling illumination is only enhanced by the building's black curtain wall which makes the building a silhouette in the daytime, and an inky peaceful void at night."[4]
[1] http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=1346
[2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheung_Kong_Center
[3] http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=1346
[4] http://www.glasssteelandstone.com/CN/CheungKongCentre.html
11/13/2010
Great Hong Kong buildings
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Bank of China Tower
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The HSBC Headquarters Building (left) and its neighborhood at night.
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Hong Kong night view from Victoria Habour
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