Bank of China Tower
Bank of China Tower is one of the tallest skyscrapers in the world, located in Hong Kong. It is one of Hong Kongs most iconic landmarks and is amongst the worlds tallest skyscrapers. The Tower, completed in 1989, is the headquarters of the Bank of China’s Hong Kong branch and stands at a height of 1,209 feet (370 meters) high above the city skyline.
The Towers iconic and distinct design features tops and sides of the building composed of triangular facets, which give the impression of growth upwards and inwards. This design is not just aesthetically pleasing, but also practical, as it uses less steel for the base structure than a rectangular tower, making it more economic and efficient, and offers the additional benefit of natural ventilation. The building consists of 73 storeys and is made up of four sections of seven, 14, 24 and 28 storeys, all connected together and forming one single super-tall skyscraper.
The exterior walls of the building are made up of a steel frame and they are triple-glazed in order to improve the Towers insulation and to protect against the citys tropical climate. The atrium of the Tower is also glazed and gives it an incredibly luminous effect when lit up in the evening. The inside of the Tower is just as impeccably designed, featuring a grand entrance hall which is floored with marble and lit up with the iconic window design, shaped in the shape of the Tower.
The housing areas of the Tower are possibly the most impressive sections. They are made up of a total of 11,500 apartments, ranging from one to four bedrooms. Each of these are designed to the highest standards and equipped with the latest technologies in order to provide maximum comfort and convenience. The sky lobby and restaurant, located on the 60th floor, offer some of the most breathtaking views of the city skyline, giving you the feeling of being one of the highest points in the city.
All in all, Bank of China Tower truly represents one of the most significant achievements of modern architecture and engineering, making it worthy of its status as one of the most striking landmarks in Hong Kong and all over the world.
