Standard Chartered Bank Building, Financial skyscraper in Central, Hong Kong.

The Standard Chartered Bank Building is a 42-story skyscraper in Central that rises 191 meters with glass walls framing views toward Statue Square and Government Hill. It houses office and retail areas and connects directly to Central station.

The site held Standard Chartered's first headquarters from 1900 at 3 Queen's Road Central, expanded in 1933 with the purchase of 4-4A Des Voeux Road Central. A second building was completed in 1959 and stood as Hong Kong's tallest; it was demolished in 1987. The present tower, a joint development with Hang Lung Group, opened on 30 May 1990, with Governor David Wilson officiating.

The lobby, on the side facing a small dark alley, holds two stained glass windows each 10 metres tall and 2.5 metres wide, designed by architect Remo Riva with scenes of old and new Hong Kong. They were made in London and shipped to the city. A third window facing the HSBC Main Building was designed by Patrick Leung.

The building is easily reached on foot from Central station and sits in the middle of the financial district. The surrounding plazas and streets are simple to navigate, especially during daytime hours.

The construction involved unusual financing arrangements where different sections were leased between companies before one owner took it all over. This complex setup shaped how modern Hong Kong developed.