HSBC Building, Office skyscraper in Central and Western District, Hong Kong.
The HSBC Building reaches 178.7 meters with 47 floors above ground and features a glass facade with steel structural elements throughout its design.
Completed in 1985, the building replaced three previous HSBC structures on the same location, with the first dating back to 1865 known as Wardley House.
Two bronze lion statues, Stephen and Stitt, guard the building entrance and survived attempted destruction during World War II through local preservation efforts.
The structure contains 28 elevators and maintains regular banking hours from Monday through Friday, serving as the headquarters for HSBC Holdings operations.
The building incorporates a system that uses seawater for cooling and mirrors to direct natural sunlight through its interior spaces.
Location: Central and Western District
Location: Hong Kong
Inception: 1985
Architects: Norman Foster, Wendy Cheesman
Official opening: 1985
Architectural style: high-tech architecture
Floors above the ground: 4
Elevators: 28
Height: 178.7 m
Address: 1 1 Queen's Road Central
GPS coordinates: 22.28000,114.15944
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:32
Norman Foster has shaped contemporary architecture through technical innovation and design clarity. His buildings feature extensive glass facades, exposed steel structures and energy systems. The Reichstag dome in Berlin with its spiral ramp and the circular Apple Park in Cupertino demonstrate his approach to combining function with geometric form. In London, Foster created several landmarks that define the city's modern skyline. The tower at 30 St Mary Axe, known as the "Gherkin" for its distinctive shape, rises above the financial district. The Millennium Bridge connects the Tate Modern to St Paul's Cathedral as a slender pedestrian crossing. His portfolio includes airport terminals, office towers and cultural buildings across multiple countries, documenting his influence on international construction.
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