#012 l Bank of China Tower l HONG KONG l 367m l 72fl - Page 2

mystad · October 11th, 2002, 05:00 PM

This building just oozes class and sophistication. Absolutely pure design.

SUNNI · October 12th, 2002, 06:41 AM

its got everything, the height, style and my attention

cgrassham · October 15th, 2002, 03:09 PM

I really like this building and it gets a 10 but for some reason, I like the central plaza even more

mookiecece · October 16th, 2002, 01:07 AM

stunning....... so tall!!! 10/10

CTroyMathis · October 21st, 2002, 04:48 AM

This building has always, always, been at the top of my list and heart - even back when it was just a thought to be built. The site for this building has so much history (and, actually a lot of bloodshed that almost kept this architect from getting to build the tower on the small site...more to that whole storyline...)

Mine is a TEN.

October 21st, 2002, 11:16 AM

10/10 no reason to explain.

***hkskyline*** · October 21st, 2002, 06:49 PM

Bank of China was designed by I. M. Pei, a Chinese American. He also designed the pyramid entrances to the Louvre. The site was previously occupied by Murray House. The building was moved brick by brick to Stanley :

http://www.geocities.com/hkgallery2000/stanley05.JPG

renell · October 25th, 2002, 10:06 PM

9.5

modern masterpiece. nuff said

miaouss · October 26th, 2002, 01:17 AM

My favourite one in the world.
10/10

DamienK · October 26th, 2002, 07:01 AM

Bad feng shui or not, I love the crisp clean design and it's probably the most distinctive tower in Asia. 10/10.

November 10th, 2002, 04:45 AM

This building is just cool. I would say it is one of my favorite buildings.

10/10

scorpion · November 13th, 2002, 07:43 AM

perfection - 10/10 - absolutely breathtaking up close

De Snor · November 13th, 2002, 12:13 PM

A work of art , a 10 + !!

ryanr · November 13th, 2002, 01:54 PM

I cannot believe i haven't voted nor replied here yet!!

This is one of my favorite buildings!!! 10/10 of course...

An absolute masterpiece! Perfect in so many ways...

Liz L · November 13th, 2002, 03:07 PM

9/10 - Soaring height which is helped by the overall shape with the slanting setbacks, and boy, does that shining glass facade dance with the light! And the white bracings are a very nice contrast. There's a certain elegant simplicity here, I think.

December 11th, 2002, 07:50 AM

The Bank of China is thrilling to see in person. I stare up at it
and feel the power of the angles, enjoy the tint of the glass,
This tower is instantly recognizable by people who don't even
pay attention to buildings. They see this skyscraper and they
know it's Hong Kong.

***TYW*** · December 13th, 2002, 02:52 PM

8/10

nice tower but i hate it in certain angles. like this one

Bobdreamz · December 14th, 2002, 07:23 AM

I agree about the look of it from certain angles which gives it a confusing appearance at times but the rest of the design & the height are impressive.....9/10

December 21st, 2002, 06:27 PM

10/10 this is one of my favorite's

Wu-Gambino · December 22nd, 2002, 11:40 PM

10/10

View Poll Results: Bank of China Tower, Hong Kong
10	1,065	50.05%
9.5	356	16.73%
9	265	12.45%
8.5	80	3.76%
8	86	4.04%
7.5	27	1.27%
7	34	1.60%
6.5	14	0.66%
6	11	0.52%
5.5	13	0.61%
5	16	0.75%
4.5	4	0.19%
4	7	0.33%
3.5	11	0.52%
Less than 3	139	6.53%
Voters: 2128. You may not vote on this poll

October 12th, 2002, 06:41 AM	#22
SUNNI architect by day Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 3,059 Likes (Received): 0	its got everything, the height, style and my attention Last edited by SUNNI; September 28th, 2005 at 12:00 PM.

October 21st, 2002, 04:48 AM	#25
CTroyMathis Sea™ Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas.TX Previously:New London.CT/Portsmouth.NH Posts: 290 Likes (Received): 0	This building has always, always, been at the top of my list and heart - even back when it was just a thought to be built. The site for this building has so much history (and, actually a lot of bloodshed that almost kept this architect from getting to build the tower on the small site...more to that whole storyline...) Mine is a TEN. Last edited by CTroyMathis; October 23rd, 2002 at 12:51 AM.

October 21st, 2002, 06:49 PM	#27
*hkskyline* Hong Kong Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 71,053 Likes (Received): 837	Bank of China was designed by I. M. Pei, a Chinese American. He also designed the pyramid entrances to the Louvre. The site was previously occupied by Murray House. The building was moved brick by brick to Stanley : http://www.geocities.com/hkgallery2000/stanley05.JPG __________________ Hong Kong Photo Gallery - Click Here for the Hong Kong Galleries World Photo Gallery - \| New York \| London \| Egypt \| Dubai \| Shanghai \| Xian \| Tokyo \| Kyoto \| Prague Beijing, Seoul, Taipei, Mumbai, Iceland, Sydney, Rocky Mountains, Toronto, and much more!

October 26th, 2002, 07:01 AM	#30
DamienK Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Perth Posts: 3,258 Likes (Received): 12	Bad feng shui or not, I love the crisp clean design and it's probably the most distinctive tower in Asia. 10/10. __________________ 21st Century Coeds - Some things never change Read the webcomic

October 11th, 2002, 05:00 PM	#21
mystad Bad Motivator Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Shorewood Posts: 52 Likes (Received): 0	This building just oozes class and sophistication. Absolutely pure design.

October 15th, 2002, 03:09 PM	#23
cgrassham Burned Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pontefract, UK Posts: 324 Likes (Received): 0	I really like this building and it gets a 10 but for some reason, I like the central plaza even more

October 16th, 2002, 01:07 AM	#24
mookiecece Seoul-jah Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Yongin/Columbus Posts: 470 Likes (Received): 0	stunning....... so tall!!! 10/10

October 21st, 2002, 11:16 AM	#26
enzo Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	10/10 no reason to explain.

October 25th, 2002, 10:06 PM	#28
renell Here Since 2002 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sydney/Metro Manila Posts: 6,715 Likes (Received): 2	9.5 modern masterpiece. nuff said

October 26th, 2002, 01:17 AM	#29
miaouss Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 67 Likes (Received): 0	My favourite one in the world. 10/10

November 10th, 2002, 04:45 AM	#31
Steven Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	This building is just cool. I would say it is one of my favorite buildings. 10/10

November 13th, 2002, 07:43 AM	#32
scorpion ...starwood... :-D Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: LA-Lndn-HK-Dub-Amsterdam-Aspen... Posts: 1,086 Likes (Received): 0	perfection - 10/10 - absolutely breathtaking up close

November 13th, 2002, 12:13 PM	#33
De Snor Forever Travelling Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 6,353 Likes (Received): 15	A work of art , a 10 + !!

November 13th, 2002, 01:54 PM	#34
ryanr Registered non-User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 6,664 Likes (Received): 7	I cannot believe i haven't voted nor replied here yet!! This is one of my favorite buildings!!! 10/10 of course... An absolute masterpiece! Perfect in so many ways...

November 13th, 2002, 03:07 PM	#35
Liz L Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 403 Likes (Received): 0	9/10 - Soaring height which is helped by the overall shape with the slanting setbacks, and boy, does that shining glass facade dance with the light! And the white bracings are a very nice contrast. There's a certain elegant simplicity here, I think. __________________ Liz L Art Deco rules!

December 11th, 2002, 07:50 AM	#36
parody24 Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	The Bank of China is thrilling to see in person. I stare up at it and feel the power of the angles, enjoy the tint of the glass, This tower is instantly recognizable by people who don't even pay attention to buildings. They see this skyscraper and they know it's Hong Kong.

December 13th, 2002, 02:52 PM	#37
*TYW* Penang Skyscrapers Hunter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: George Town Posts: 9,276 Likes (Received): 1	8/10 nice tower but i hate it in certain angles. like this one __________________ THE CITY OF GEORGE TOWN, PENANG - 55 YEARS (1ST JANUARY 1957) "the said Municipality of George Town shall on the First Day of January in the Year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fifty seven and forever thereafter be a city and shall be called and styled the CITY OF GEORGE TOWN instead of the Municipality of George Town and shall thenceforth have all such rank, liberties, privileges and immunities as are incident to a city." - Queen Elizabeth II

December 14th, 2002, 07:23 AM	#38
Bobdreamz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Miami/Orlando, Florida Posts: 1,846 Likes (Received): 3	I agree about the look of it from certain angles which gives it a confusing appearance at times but the rest of the design & the height are impressive.....9/10 __________________ Metro Miami...1000+ highrises completed & under construction.

December 21st, 2002, 06:27 PM	#39
crazyhorse_88 Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	GO HONGKONG !!!! 10/10 this is one of my favorite's

December 22nd, 2002, 11:40 PM	#40
Wu-Gambino Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,679 Likes (Received): 2	10/10 Last edited by Wu-Gambino; July 12th, 2003 at 11:27 PM.

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