#007 l Two International Finance Center l HONG KONG l 415m l 88fl

***hkskyline*** · April 27th, 2003, 07:30 AM

Two International Finance Center
Hong Kong, China

HEIHGT: 412 meters/1,352 feet
FLOORS: 88 floors
COMPLETION: 2003
ARCHITECT: Cesar Pelli & Associates Architects

World-renowned architect Cesar Pelli was selected to design Two International Finance Center after winning an international design competition. In the tradition of true skyscrapers, the design of Two International Finance Center is simple, strong and memorable. A great obelisk in the scale of the city and the harbor, it culminates in a sculptural crown that celebrates the height of the tower reaching to the sky. The top of Two International Finance Center was designed as a welcoming gesture to the city, and when lit at night it is a shimmering beacon by Victoria Harbor.

Two International Finance Center represents a new generation of office buildings. The building provides approximately two million sq ft of prime office accommodation with an average floor plate in excess of 23,000 sq ft. *Built to cater to the rigorous requirements of professional and financial companies, a virtually column-free floor plate features a 15-metre core wall to window depth, ensuring efficient use of space. Raised floor access, for more flexible cabling management, is available throughout the building. There are also 22 specifically designed trading floors, with a ceiling height from raised floor to suspended ceiling of 3.3 meters.

The building offers advanced passenger and service lift systems, flexible air-conditioning and a dual power supply, complemented by a comprehensive communications and information technology infrastructure.

April 27th, 2003, 08:05 AM

No POLL!!! 10 out of 10~

RafflesCity · April 28th, 2003, 12:58 PM

IFC Mall

***Chad*** · April 28th, 2003, 04:51 PM

The World has released it's most beutiful skyscraper ever-build'!!!......10/10

Westin Peachtree · April 28th, 2003, 10:08 PM

I like everything except for the base. But this is an awesome building! 9.5!!

Aleksey · April 28th, 2003, 10:20 PM

9,5 / 10 !

awesome building
best in HK!

Liz L · April 28th, 2003, 10:56 PM

7.5/10 - THe facade really dances with the light, and I like the fresh blue color; the slim, white mullions and spandrels provide contrast, and the indentations make the shape livelier. It's also slim enough to have really good, soaring height, and this is helped by the small set backs.

HOWEVER...I deducted at least a point for the way the tower curves inward towards the roof; that, along with whatever is on the roof, gives the top section of an otherwise crisp and elegant tower a creepy, almost organic feel - like the mouth of a worm or eel - and the metal spikes on the roof, if that's what they are, look like teeth **ugghh!**

New Jack City · April 28th, 2003, 11:08 PM

8/10...I like everything but the top. The facade is nice and shiny, and as Liz L said plays very well with the light. The white stripes going up add a nice twist to the building.

AndrewC · April 29th, 2003, 12:05 PM

Wow! I've got a picture of this underconstruction, when my sister went to Hong Kong last year.
What a building!
Apart from resembling a huge set of male genitals in this pic:

its a beautiful building. It really does look new and shiny!
Very tall, beautiful shiny exterior and another gem in the middle of one of the greatest skylines in the world!!

10

Sher · April 29th, 2003, 10:10 PM

9/10

I don't like the 2ifc being built in HK island, it does not match others. But it would look good if it builds with Union Square 7 in Kowloon. IMO

skiesthelimit · April 30th, 2003, 08:18 PM

Would've rated it 8.5, but 9 for it's sheer height!

May 1st, 2003, 04:47 AM

Plain and simple one of the nicest towers in the world 10/10....looks great towering above Hong Kong but this great city will be even more breathtaking in 2007 when Union Square finishes.....

May 1st, 2003, 09:40 AM

10/10

Just perfect.

May 1st, 2003, 09:57 AM

It looks a lot better than I thought it would, but it's not really special. 8.5/10

Bobdreamz · May 1st, 2003, 11:56 PM

what can one say?...another Pelli masterpiece!...it looks incredible in the HK skyline and I do like the way the top tapers instead of a flat roof which would have been reminiscent of the former WTC....one of my favorite skyscrapers in the world right now.....10/10!

ryanr · May 2nd, 2003, 03:22 AM

A tall, sweet, awesome masterpiece!! 10/10!!

stanford · May 2nd, 2003, 03:59 AM

one great building... this "bung chao" doesn't need a condom... its nice, big, and shiny and deserves to stand tall without shrink wrap!

9.5/10

mookiecece · May 2nd, 2003, 06:03 AM

so tall and sleek, a great addition to hong kong skyline!!

10/10

renell · May 2nd, 2003, 08:20 PM

9 i like this

Ashram · May 3rd, 2003, 12:24 AM

8/10 yes, I like it.

View Poll Results: Two International Finance Center, Hong Kong
10.0	712	40.43%
9.5	316	17.94%
9.0	264	14.99%
8.5	110	6.25%
8.0	104	5.91%
7.5	47	2.67%
7.0	50	2.84%
6.5	13	0.74%
6.0	27	1.53%
5.5	7	0.40%
5.0	14	0.80%
4.5	4	0.23%
4.0	9	0.51%
3.5	7	0.40%
3.0 or less	77	4.37%
Voters: 1761. You may not vote on this poll

April 27th, 2003, 07:30 AM	#1
*hkskyline* Hong Kong Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 71,040 Likes (Received): 808	#007 l Two International Finance Center l HONG KONG l 415m l 88fl Two International Finance Center Hong Kong, China HEIHGT: 412 meters/1,352 feet FLOORS: 88 floors COMPLETION: 2003 ARCHITECT: Cesar Pelli & Associates Architects World-renowned architect Cesar Pelli was selected to design Two International Finance Center after winning an international design competition. In the tradition of true skyscrapers, the design of Two International Finance Center is simple, strong and memorable. A great obelisk in the scale of the city and the harbor, it culminates in a sculptural crown that celebrates the height of the tower reaching to the sky. The top of Two International Finance Center was designed as a welcoming gesture to the city, and when lit at night it is a shimmering beacon by Victoria Harbor. Two International Finance Center represents a new generation of office buildings. The building provides approximately two million sq ft of prime office accommodation with an average floor plate in excess of 23,000 sq ft. Built to cater to the rigorous requirements of professional and financial companies, a virtually column-free floor plate features a 15-metre core wall to window depth, ensuring efficient use of space. Raised floor access, for more flexible cabling management, is available throughout the building. There are also 22 specifically designed trading floors, with a ceiling height from raised floor to suspended ceiling of 3.3 meters. The building offers advanced passenger and service lift systems, flexible air-conditioning and a dual power supply, complemented by a comprehensive communications and information technology infrastructure. __________________ 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! Last edited by ZZ-II; June 19th, 2008 at 08:52 PM.*

April 28th, 2003, 04:51 PM	#4
*Chad* Kickimus Gluteus Maximus Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bangkok Posts: 36,246 Likes (Received): 285	The World has released it's most beutiful skyscraper ever-build'!!!......10/10 __________________ You have the right to remain silent, everything you say will be misquoted and used against you in the forum -Imate pravo da ?utite, sve što budete rekli može i bi?e upotrebljeno protiv vas na forumu You know you love me. XOXO.

April 28th, 2003, 10:08 PM	#5
Westin Peachtree Veteran Lurker Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 151 Likes (Received): 0	I like everything except for the base. But this is an awesome building! 9.5!! __________________ Dick don't pay for strange!

April 28th, 2003, 10:20 PM	#6
Aleksey Menschfeind Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Misantropolis Posts: 1,473 Likes (Received): 0	9,5 / 10 ! awesome building best in HK! __________________ Пх’нглуи мглв’нафх Ктулху Р’льех вгах’нагл фхтагн !!! (c)

April 27th, 2003, 08:05 AM	#2
TmanNYC Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	No POLL!!! 10 out of 10~

April 28th, 2003, 12:58 PM	#3
RafflesCity By Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S I N G A P O R E Posts: 26,215 Likes (Received): 1	IFC Mall

April 28th, 2003, 10:56 PM	#7
Liz L Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 403 Likes (Received): 0	7.5/10 - THe facade really dances with the light, and I like the fresh blue color; the slim, white mullions and spandrels provide contrast, and the indentations make the shape livelier. It's also slim enough to have really good, soaring height, and this is helped by the small set backs. HOWEVER...I deducted at least a point for the way the tower curves inward towards the roof; that, along with whatever is on the roof, gives the top section of an otherwise crisp and elegant tower a creepy, almost organic feel - like the mouth of a worm or eel - and the metal spikes on the roof, if that's what they are, look like teeth ugghh! __________________ Liz L Art Deco rules!

April 28th, 2003, 11:08 PM	#8
New Jack City User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 5,651 Likes (Received): 1	8/10...I like everything but the top. The facade is nice and shiny, and as Liz L said plays very well with the light. The white stripes going up add a nice twist to the building.

April 29th, 2003, 12:05 PM	#9
AndrewC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sheffield Posts: 11,913 Likes (Received): 1	Wow! I've got a picture of this underconstruction, when my sister went to Hong Kong last year. What a building! Apart from resembling a huge set of male genitals in this pic: its a beautiful building. It really does look new and shiny! Very tall, beautiful shiny exterior and another gem in the middle of one of the greatest skylines in the world!! 10 __________________ Any progress on this?

April 29th, 2003, 10:10 PM	#10
Sher patience Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 340 Likes (Received): 0	9/10 I don't like the 2ifc being built in HK island, it does not match others. But it would look good if it builds with Union Square 7 in Kowloon. IMO __________________ Photo Gallery & Landscape Prints shermansham.com

April 30th, 2003, 08:18 PM	#11
skiesthelimit Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 303 Likes (Received): 0	Would've rated it 8.5, but 9 for it's sheer height!

May 1st, 2003, 04:47 AM	#12
tmac9wr Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	Plain and simple one of the nicest towers in the world 10/10....looks great towering above Hong Kong but this great city will be even more breathtaking in 2007 when Union Square finishes.....

May 1st, 2003, 09:40 AM	#13
nick2003 Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	10/10 Just perfect.

May 1st, 2003, 09:57 AM	#14
X-seed 4000 Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	It looks a lot better than I thought it would, but it's not really special. 8.5/10

May 1st, 2003, 11:56 PM	#15
Bobdreamz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Miami/Orlando, Florida Posts: 1,846 Likes (Received): 3	what can one say?...another Pelli masterpiece!...it looks incredible in the HK skyline and I do like the way the top tapers instead of a flat roof which would have been reminiscent of the former WTC....one of my favorite skyscrapers in the world right now.....10/10! __________________ Metro Miami...1000+ highrises completed & under construction.

May 2nd, 2003, 03:22 AM	#16
ryanr Registered non-User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 6,664 Likes (Received): 7	A tall, sweet, awesome masterpiece!! 10/10!!

May 2nd, 2003, 03:59 AM	#17
stanford Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 89 Likes (Received): 0	one great building... this "bung chao" doesn't need a condom... its nice, big, and shiny and deserves to stand tall without shrink wrap! 9.5/10

May 2nd, 2003, 06:03 AM	#18
mookiecece Seoul-jah Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Yongin/Columbus Posts: 470 Likes (Received): 0	so tall and sleek, a great addition to hong kong skyline!! 10/10

May 2nd, 2003, 08:20 PM	#19
renell Here Since 2002 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sydney/Metro Manila Posts: 6,715 Likes (Received): 2	9 i like this __________________ dafuq I've been here ten years?!

May 3rd, 2003, 12:24 AM	#20
Ashram Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Montreal Posts: 140 Likes (Received): 0	8/10 yes, I like it.

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