Bank of China Building, Art Deco bank building in Central District, Hong Kong.
Description
The Bank of China Building is an Art Deco structure rising 17 stories along Des Voeux Road Central with sharp geometric lines and stepped facade details. The building serves as a branch of Bank of China Hong Kong while accommodating the China Club in its upper levels.
History
Completed in 1950, the structure replaced the eastern section of the former City Hall, marking the shift from colonial architecture toward modern financial buildings. The architects Palmer & Turner designed it as a rival to the neighboring HSBC building in shaping Hong Kong's central skyline.
Culture
The China Club within occupies space that recreates the mood of 1930s Shanghai banking culture. The restaurant draws visitors who seek to experience how financial centers looked and felt during that era.
Practical
The building is most accessible during business hours, with public access mainly limited to the ground-floor bank branch and the China Club restaurant. Visitors should note that upper floors are generally not open for general sightseeing.
Did you know?
The facade displays an unusual stepped geometric form that appears different from various street angles and is not immediately obvious at first glance. This dynamic design was an intentional choice by the architects to set the building apart from others of its era.
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