Guide to Hong Kong Buildings / Architects


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Designed by architect Marshall Strabala, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (above, viewed from Victoria Harbour) was extended to include 27,870-square meters (300,000-square feet) of exhibition space, a 4500-person convention hall, meeting space and high-end restaurants. Situated on Hong Kong Island along the Victoria Harbour, the extension was completed in 1997.

At the time, Strabala was Associate Partner in Charge of Design at Skidmore Owings Merrill LLP.


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Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - HKCEC
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wanchai, Hong Kong
1988; extension 1997
Architects n/a


Photograph : Adrian Welch

Based on the idea of a seabird with its wings as the cantilevering roof this building juts out into Hong Kong harbour. Inside the atrium stretches well into the distance and filled with a myriad of escalators. Contains Golden Bauhinia Cantonese Restaurant. The Hong Kong Convention Centre was extended in 1997. HKCEC hosts international conferences and conventions, film shows, concerts, banquets, corporate events, press conferences and seminars.


Photo : Adrian Welch



Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre design : Marshall Strabala

Buildings near to the Hong Kong Convention Centre:

Central Plaza
reclaimed land, north Wan Chai
1992
DLN Architects & Engineers
374m high
The tallest building in Hong Kong until completion of Two International Finance
Center - 2 IFC - in 2003. Central Plaza was the tallest building in Asia from 1992 until Shun Hing Square was completed in 1996. Central Plaza Hong Kong was the World's tallest reinforced-concrete building until the completion of CITIC Plaza, Guangzhou. This skyscraper became the tallest building in Hong Kong: the previous tower was I M Pei's Bank of China.
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - HKCEC - is located immediately to the north, jutting out into Hong Kong harbour.

Bank of China - Tower
Bank of China, 1 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong
1985-90
I.M. Pei & Partners, Sherman Kung & Associates Architects Ltd

Lippo Center
89 Queensway, Wan Chai, Hong ong Island
1998
Paul Rudolph, Wong & Ouyang (HK) Ltd
172m high

Ten Key Hong Kong Buildings (chronological):
1. Happy Valley Racecourse
2. Hong Kong & Shanghai Bank - HSBC Building
3. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - HKCEC
4. Bank of China
5. The Peak
6. One International Finance Centre
7. Chep Lap Kok Airport
8. The Center
9. Cosco Tower
10. Two International Finance Centre - 2 IFC Hong Kong



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Hong Kong Convention Centre Building - page : adrian welch / isabelle lomholt

Website: www.hkcec.com