Provident Centre, Residential and commercial complex in North Point, Hong Kong
Description
Provident Centre is a residential and commercial complex in North Point comprising 17 buildings along Wharf Road. The development contains around 1,450 housing units and houses Worfu, a major shopping mall with retail shops and educational facilities.
History
Hutchison Whampoa built Provident Centre between 1982 and 1984 on a site where old warehouses once stood. The completion marked the transformation of this industrial area into a modern residential and commercial development.
Culture
The building number 13 received the designation 12A to accommodate local traditions regarding numerology and fortune considerations.
Practical
The complex has direct access to North Point MTR station, making it easy to reach. Visitors can explore the publicly accessible Worfu Garden and shop at the various retail outlets in the centre.
Did you know?
Building 13 was designated as 12A to honor local traditions about lucky numbers and fortune beliefs. This adjustment shows how the estate respects regional customs in its design.
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