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AIA Building

AIA Building, Commercial building in Wan Chai District, Hong Kong.

The AIA Building at 1 Stubbs Road in Wan Chai was a 27-storey commercial tower, basement included, completed in March 1969 and demolished for rebuilding in April 2019. It was designed by architect Kunio Maekawa of Palmer & Turner, and its design won the Hong Kong Institute of Architects Silver Medal in 1969. The rebuilt tower, designed by Rocco Yim's firm and built by Hip Hing Construction, opened on 27 May 2024.

The AIA Building opened in March 1969 at 1 Stubbs Road, Wan Chai, as the Hong Kong headquarters of AIA insurance. It was designed by Kunio Maekawa, a partner at Palmer & Turner, and built by a joint venture of Federal Realty and AIA; it won the Hong Kong Institute of Architects Silver Medal that year. AIA moved out in April 2019 for reconstruction, and the rebuilt tower, designed by Rocco Yim and built by Hip Hing Construction, was completed in 2023 and opened on 27 May 2024.

The building reflects Hong Kong's transition toward corporate modernism in the late 1960s through its design choices. Its red brick surface and circular window patterns show how the city was developing its own architectural voice during rapid commercial growth.

The building sits near major transportation hubs in Wan Chai and is easy to reach on foot. The connected pedestrian walkways provide natural guidance when exploring the surrounding area.

The building's circular windows draw inspiration from artist Victor Vasarely's geometric work and create rhythmic visual patterns across the facade. This approach shows how commercial structures of this era engaged with artistic influence in their design.

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March 1969
Architects
James Kinoshita, P&T Architects & Engineers Ltd.
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22.27380,114.17731
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