The Peak
Location: Victoria Peak
Date: 1991-95
Terry Farrell, Architects


Photos © Andrew McRae

Curious building shaped like a Wok on two legs, designed to look good on the skyline this is an early 'icon building'. I felt that the place was a bit tacky and that the circulation was tight and confusing - and simply took in the magnificent view.

View from the peak tower

Photo © adrian welch

Peak Tower viewing platfrom + shopping, dining & entertainment centre
Contains Peak Lookout Restaurant.

Refurbishment: 2005-06

The Peak Hong Kong architects - Terry Farrell

Looking down the Peak Tram route from the top

Photo © adrian welch

Accessible by using the Peak Tram, a funicular ride through upper Hong Kong, taking you up to around 400m above sea level. Famously architect Zaha Hadid did one of her earliest building designs for The Peak architecture competition.



The Peak Competition - Design by Zaha Hadid Architects:


Terry Farrell Architects have had an office in Hong Kong for many years. They have worked on the following buildings:
The British Consulate and British Council, 1992-96
Kowloon Station, 1992-98
Kowloon Ventilation Building, 1993-96
Pearl Iceland Masterplan, 2000-

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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The Peak Hong Kong Building Photos © adrian welch

The Peak Hong Kong architecture competition - winner: Zaha Hadid

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The Peak Hong Kong - page : adrian welch / isabelle lomholt

Website: www.thepeak.com.hk