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Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank Headquarters – Hong Kong, China

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overview  three-towers  interior  constructionstraight-on

[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Building: HSBC Headquarters
Location: Hong Kong Island
Address: Hong Kong, China
Completed: 1986
Architect: Foster + Partners
Structural Engineers: Ove Arup and Partners
M + E Engineers: Roger Preston and Partners
Size: 99,000 m². Three Towers at 29, 36, and 44 stories high
Awards: Won Structural Steel Award, Royal Academy Premier Architectural Award.

AE Interests: Building based upon three foundation towers with pre-cast materials situated in to complete the structure (a). The building maintains notable versatility allowing the bank to easily alter space to meet their needs (b).

[a] [b]

Written by chendrickson16

September 8, 2016 at 9:09 pm

Posted in Built

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