Agricultural Bank of China Tower, Office skyscraper in Central District, Hong Kong
The Agricultural Bank of China Tower is an office building with 28 floors and a glass and steel facade located on Connaught Road Central in Hong Kong. The structure rises above the surrounding district with multiple levels designed to accommodate various commercial operations and workspaces.
Construction began in 1985 and was completed in 1990, with international engineering firms overseeing the design and build process. This period marked a growing presence of Chinese financial institutions establishing their bases in the city.
The tower represents the expansion of Chinese financial institutions in Hong Kong, with multiple engineering innovations in its structural design.
The building houses office spaces across multiple levels served by reliable elevator systems for moving between floors. Visitors should use the main entrances on Connaught Road, and different areas are accessible through stairs and elevators throughout the structure.
The structural design employed an innovative steel framework that cut steel consumption to roughly half the amount used in comparable buildings across Hong Kong. This efficient approach showcased advanced engineering techniques developed during the project planning and execution phases.
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