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−	The high-tech structural expressionism of the design provides the building with its distinctive character. It initially caused some controversy as the only major building in Hong Kong not consult feng shui practitioners. In particular, concern was raised about the sharp edges of the building and numerous ‘X’ shapes in the original design, which were seen as negative symbols. As a result of this controversy, Pei modified the design prior to construction.	+	The high-tech structural expressionism of the design provides the building with its distinctive character. It initially caused some controversy as the only major building in Hong Kong that did not consult feng shui practitioners. In particular, concern was raised about the sharp edges of the building and numerous ‘X’ shapes in the original design, which were seen as negative symbols. As a result of this controversy, Pei modified the design prior to construction.

	Pei drew inspiration from bamboo shoots to symbolise prosperity and strength. Four vertical steel shafts create a composite structural system that diminishes incrementally, quadrant by quadrant, until a single triangular prism is left. The triangular framework transfers structural loads to the four shafts. This innovative system solves the site-specific problem of being able to resist high winds, as well as eliminating the need for internal vertical supports. This meant less steel was used than for a typical building of such size. The building is clad with glass curtain walls.		Pei drew inspiration from bamboo shoots to symbolise prosperity and strength. Four vertical steel shafts create a composite structural system that diminishes incrementally, quadrant by quadrant, until a single triangular prism is left. The triangular framework transfers structural loads to the four shafts. This innovative system solves the site-specific problem of being able to resist high winds, as well as eliminating the need for internal vertical supports. This meant less steel was used than for a typical building of such size. The building is clad with glass curtain walls.
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	Locals have given the tower the nickname ‘One Knife’ because its profile resembles a meat cleaver from certain angles.		Locals have given the tower the nickname ‘One Knife’ because its profile resembles a meat cleaver from certain angles.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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		+	* Feng shui.
	* High-tech architecture.		* High-tech architecture.
	* Lloyds of London.		* Lloyds of London.

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	* Willis Tower.		* Willis Tower.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	The Bank of China Tower is a skyscraper in the Central and Western District of Hong Kong and is arguably the city’s most iconic building. It houses the headquarters ~~for~~ the Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited.	+	The Bank of China Tower is a skyscraper in the Central and Western District of Hong Kong and is arguably the city’s most iconic building. It houses the headquarters of the Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited. It was designed by the Pritzker Prize-winning architect I.M. Pei and L.C. Pei of I.M. Pei and Partners and was completed in 1989.
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−	It was designed by the Pritzker Prize-winning architect I.M. Pei and L.C. Pei of I.M. Pei and Partners and completed in 1989.	+

	With a height of 72 storeys or 315 m (1,033.5 ft), and two masts reaching 367.4 m (1,205.4 ft), it was the tallest building in Asia from 1989 to 1992, and was the first building outside the United States to exceed the 305 m (1,000 ft). The Bank occupies the top four and bottom 19 storeys of the building, while the rest is leased out. The 43rd floor houses a small observation deck which is open to the public.		With a height of 72 storeys or 315 m (1,033.5 ft), and two masts reaching 367.4 m (1,205.4 ft), it was the tallest building in Asia from 1989 to 1992, and was the first building outside the United States to exceed the 305 m (1,000 ft). The Bank occupies the top four and bottom 19 storeys of the building, while the rest is leased out. The 43rd floor houses a small observation deck which is open to the public.

−	It is featured in ~~the~~ blockbuster films ‘Battleship’, ‘Star Trek: Voyager’, and ‘Transformers: Age of Extinction’.	+	It has featured in blockbuster films ‘Battleship’, ‘Star Trek: Voyager’, and ‘Transformers: Age of Extinction’.

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−	The high-tech structural expressionism of the design provides the building with its distinctive character. It initially caused some controversy as the only major building in Hong Kong not consult feng shui practitioners. In particular, concern was raised about the sharp edges of the building and numerous ‘X’ shapes in the original design, ~~invoking~~ negative ~~symbolism~~. As a result of this controversy, Pei modified the design prior to construction.	+	The high-tech structural expressionism of the design provides the building with its distinctive character. It initially caused some controversy as the only major building in Hong Kong not consult feng shui practitioners. In particular, concern was raised about the sharp edges of the building and numerous ‘X’ shapes in the original design, which were seen as negative symbols. As a result of this controversy, Pei modified the design prior to construction.

	Pei drew inspiration from bamboo shoots to symbolise prosperity and strength. Four vertical steel shafts create a composite structural system that diminishes incrementally, quadrant by quadrant, until a single triangular prism is left. The triangular framework transfers structural loads to the four shafts. This innovative system solves the site-specific problem of being able to resist high winds, as well as eliminating the need for internal vertical supports. This meant less steel was used than for a typical building of such size. The building is clad with glass curtain walls.		Pei drew inspiration from bamboo shoots to symbolise prosperity and strength. Four vertical steel shafts create a composite structural system that diminishes incrementally, quadrant by quadrant, until a single triangular prism is left. The triangular framework transfers structural loads to the four shafts. This innovative system solves the site-specific problem of being able to resist high winds, as well as eliminating the need for internal vertical supports. This meant less steel was used than for a typical building of such size. The building is clad with glass curtain walls.
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	* Willis Tower.		* Willis Tower.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	The Bank of China Tower is a skyscraper ~~located~~ in the Central and Western District of Hong Kong and is arguably the city’s most iconic building. It houses the headquarters for the Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited.	+	The Bank of China Tower is a skyscraper in the Central and Western District of Hong Kong and is arguably the city’s most iconic building. It houses the headquarters for the Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited.

	It was designed by the Pritzker Prize-winning architect I.M. Pei and L.C. Pei of I.M. Pei and Partners and completed in 1989.		It was designed by the Pritzker Prize-winning architect I.M. Pei and L.C. Pei of I.M. Pei and Partners and completed in 1989.

−	With a height of 72 storeys ~~and~~ 315 m (1,033.5 ft), ~~with~~ two masts reaching 367.4 m (1,205.4 ft), it was the tallest building in Asia from 1989 to 1992~~. It~~ was the first building outside the United States to ~~surpass~~ the 305 m (1,000 ft) ~~mark~~, ~~although has since been overtaken by other skyscrapers in Hong Kong~~.	+	With a height of 72 storeys or 315 m (1,033.5 ft), and two masts reaching 367.4 m (1,205.4 ft), it was the tallest building in Asia from 1989 to 1992, and was the first building outside the United States to exceed the 305 m (1,000 ft). The Bank occupies the top four and bottom 19 storeys of the building, while the rest is leased out. The 43rd floor houses a small observation deck which is open to the public.

−	~~The Bank owners occupy the top four and bottom 19 storeys of the building, while the others are leased out. On the 43rd floor is a small observation deck which is open to the public.~~	+	It is featured in the blockbuster films ‘Battleship’, ‘Star Trek: Voyager’, and ‘Transformers: Age of Extinction’.
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−	It is ~~been~~ featured in the blockbuster films ‘Battleship’, ‘Star Trek: Voyager’, and ‘Transformers: Age of Extinction’.	+

	= Design and construction =		= Design and construction =

−	[[File:BOCtower2.jpg]]	+	[[File:BOCtower2.jpg\|link=File:BOCtower2.jpg]]
−		+
−	The high-tech structural expressionism of the design provides the building with its distinctiveness. The design initially caused some controversy for being the only major building in Hong Kong to have bypassed the convention of consulting with feng shui practitioners on design matters. In particular, concern was raised around the sharp edges of the building and numerous ‘X’ shapes in the original design, invoking negative symbolism. As a result of this controversy, Pei modified the design prior to construction.	+
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−	Pei’s design drew inspiration from bamboo shoots to symbolise prosperity and strength. Four vertical steel shafts comprise the tower, creating a composite structural system that diminishes incrementally, quadrant by quadrant, until a single triangular prism is left.	+

−	The design ~~had to solve~~ the ~~problems raised by the typhoon zone location as well as~~ building to the ~~required height while keeping to a fairly tight budget~~. ~~Pei’s solution~~ was ~~an asymmetrical tower that addressed both skyline~~ and ~~street~~.	+	The high-tech structural expressionism of the design provides the building with its distinctive character. It initially caused some controversy as the only major building in Hong Kong not consult feng shui practitioners. In particular, concern was raised about the sharp edges of the building and numerous ‘X’ shapes in the original design, invoking negative symbolism. As a result of this controversy, Pei modified the design prior to construction.

−	~~The tower is set back~~ from ~~the street, creating an attractive pedestrian environment~~ that ~~is surrounded~~ by a ~~broad promenade and flanked by water gardens that are intended~~ to ~~provide shelter from~~ the ~~urban congestion and noise~~.	+	Pei drew inspiration from bamboo shoots to symbolise prosperity and strength. Four vertical steel shafts create a composite structural system that diminishes incrementally, quadrant by quadrant, until a single triangular prism is left. The triangular framework transfers structural loads to the four shafts. This innovative system solves the site-specific problem of being able to resist high winds, as well as eliminating the need for internal vertical supports. This meant less steel was used than for a typical building of such size. The building is clad with glass curtain walls.

−	The ~~triangular framework works to transfer~~ the ~~structural weight onto the four shafts. This innovative system solves the site-specific problem of being able to resist high-velocity winds~~, ~~as well as eliminating~~ the ~~need for internal vertical supports. This allowed for less steel to be used than was thought typical for a building of such size. The building is clad with glass curtain walls~~.	+	The tower is set back from the street, creating an attractive pedestrian environment surrounded by a broad promenade and flanked by water gardens that provide shelter from the urban congestion and noise.

−	[[File:BOCtower3.jpg]]	+	[[File:BOCtower3.jpg\|link=File:BOCtower3.jpg]]

	Construction began in March 1985, nearly two years later than planned. It was topped out in 1989 and first occupied in June 1990.		Construction began in March 1985, nearly two years later than planned. It was topped out in 1989 and first occupied in June 1990.

−	~~Some locals~~ have given the tower the nickname ‘One Knife’ ~~owing to the perception of the building’s~~ profile ~~resembling that of~~ a meat cleaver from certain angles.	+	Locals have given the tower the nickname ‘One Knife’ because its profile resembles a meat cleaver from certain angles.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

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= Introduction =

The Bank of China Tower is a skyscraper located in the Central and Western District of Hong Kong and is arguably the city’s most iconic building. It houses the headquarters for the Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited.

It was designed by the Pritzker Prize-winning architect I.M. Pei and L.C. Pei of I.M. Pei and Partners and completed in 1989.

With a height of 72 storeys and 315 m (1,033.5 ft), with two masts reaching 367.4 m (1,205.4 ft), it was the tallest building in Asia from 1989 to 1992. It was the first building outside the United States to surpass the 305 m (1,000 ft) mark, although has since been overtaken by other skyscrapers in Hong Kong.

The Bank owners occupy the top four and bottom 19 storeys of the building, while the others are leased out. On the 43rd floor is a small observation deck which is open to the public.

It is been featured in the blockbuster films ‘Battleship’, ‘Star Trek: Voyager’, and ‘Transformers: Age of Extinction’.

= Design and construction =

[[File:BOCtower2.jpg]]

The high-tech structural expressionism of the design provides the building with its distinctiveness. The design initially caused some controversy for being the only major building in Hong Kong to have bypassed the convention of consulting with feng shui practitioners on design matters. In particular, concern was raised around the sharp edges of the building and numerous ‘X’ shapes in the original design, invoking negative symbolism. As a result of this controversy, Pei modified the design prior to construction.

Pei’s design drew inspiration from bamboo shoots to symbolise prosperity and strength. Four vertical steel shafts comprise the tower, creating a composite structural system that diminishes incrementally, quadrant by quadrant, until a single triangular prism is left.

The design had to solve the problems raised by the typhoon zone location as well as building to the required height while keeping to a fairly tight budget. Pei’s solution was an asymmetrical tower that addressed both skyline and street.

The tower is set back from the street, creating an attractive pedestrian environment that is surrounded by a broad promenade and flanked by water gardens that are intended to provide shelter from the urban congestion and noise.

The triangular framework works to transfer the structural weight onto the four shafts. This innovative system solves the site-specific problem of being able to resist high-velocity winds, as well as eliminating the need for internal vertical supports. This allowed for less steel to be used than was thought typical for a building of such size. The building is clad with glass curtain walls.

[[File:BOCtower3.jpg]]

Construction began in March 1985, nearly two years later than planned. It was topped out in 1989 and first occupied in June 1990.

Some locals have given the tower the nickname ‘One Knife’ owing to the perception of the building’s profile resembling that of a meat cleaver from certain angles.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Building of the week series.
* High-tech architecture.
* Lloyds of London.
* Seagram Building.
* Shanghai Tower.
* Skyscraper.
* Tallest buildings in the world.
* The Hong Kong shophouse.
* Willis Tower.

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