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1992

Tower of the bank of China

author

Ieoh Ming Pei

description

Tower of the bank of China (1992) is one of the most famous skyscrapers in Hong Kong and has a cosmopolitan character. The height of the building with antennas is 367 meters. 72 storey building. The house has 2 observation platforms, one is located on the 43rd floor and is open to all comers, the other is located on the 70th floor. The structure also has a hidden metaphor. The project does not use explicit Chinese motives, but uses two important symbolic ideas. A two-ton granite pedestal is a symbol of stability and indestructibility, and bamboo shoots, as the main idea adopted in the design of this house, symbolizes life and prosperity. The entire structure is supported by five steel columns at the corners of the building, which are covered with a glass wall.