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Hong Kong is the one of the most densely populated cities in the world, and that’s probably the reason why Hong Kong people like to construct high-rise buildings. There are at least 215 skyscrapers in Hong Kong beyond 150 meters high, and Hong Kong takes up a half of 100 tallest buildings worldwide. Most of stylish skyscrapers complex are gathering in Tsim Sha Tsui, Wan Chai and Central.
Bank of China (BOC) Tower plays an important role in Hong Kong architecture. Located at No.1, Garden Road and completed at 1990, the Tower is symbolic of strength, vitality, growth and enterprise, representing Bank of China (Hong Kong)'s rapid development. The design of the building was inspired by the elegant statue of bamboo. The building is characterized by a harmonious blend of modern architecture with traditional Chinese design. It is considered to be the most representative skyscrapers in 1990s.
Two International Finance Centre (Two IFC) is designed by Cesar pelli who designed Twin Towers in Malaysia. The 88-floor Two IFC is so far the tallest building in Hong Kong, and becomes the new landmark of Hong Kong architecture. Its simple shape and crown-style top make this huge spire building much eye-catching from distance.
HSBC Main Building stands at No.1, Queen's Road Central like an enormous robot. The whole building body is constructed with steel frame and high-quality glass, which makes it one of the most expensive structures in the world. The building is one of the few to not have elevators as the primary carrier of building traffic. Instead, elevators only stop every few floors, and floors are interconnected by escalators. Another notable feature is that natural sunlight is the major source of lighting inside the building. The HSBC building has a wide open area (the Statue Square) in front of it, without other buildings blocking its view of Victoria Harbour; thus, it is considered to have “good feng shui."
Chinese People's Liberation Army Forces Hong Kong Building, originally called the Prince of Wales Building, now serves as the headquarters of the People’s Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison. The building was completed in the year of 1979. People would be amazed by its distinctive shape which likens a wineglass when first see it. Its narrow stem with the protruding upper storey is supposed to make it difficult to climb or attack.
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