#011 l Central Plaza l HONGKONG l 374m l 78fl

D-Mac · October 2nd, 2002, 06:40 AM

Central Plaza
Hongkong, China

HEIGHT: 374m/1,227 feet
FLOORS: 78 floors
COMPLETION: 1992
ARCHITECT: DLN Architects & Engineers

Central Plaza is a seventy-eight storey high office tower located beside Hong Kong harbor in Wanchai. It is the tallest building in Hong Kong and, at the time of its completion, was the tallest reinforced concrete building in the world outside North America.

The building plan form of a triangle with rebated corners maximizes views of the harbor from the tower. The roof of the tower is treated as a positive architectural feature with a strong pyramidal form surmounted by a 60m tall mast. At night-time the tower is illuminated by gold-coloured neon-accent lighting built into the facade and various, changing, colors of flood lighting.

The office building, in line with the premium sector of the international office market, offers substantial leisure and recreation facilities for tenants. There is a swimming pool and garden on the podium roof, a gymnasium, health club and cafe-bar.

Jasonhouse · October 2nd, 2002, 05:11 PM

Is Central Plaza wholly or partially a government building?

D-Mac · October 2nd, 2002, 07:48 PM

I found a very interesting site about Central Plaza. Information all about the building - why it's triangle shaped, the issues that came up in construction, the lighting system, and lots more. Click here. They had info about the developpers too, which are Sino Group (50%), Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd (45%) and Ryoden Group (5%) which are all publicly traded companies if I'm not mistaken. I don't know if the government has any offices in the building, I don't think so though.

Jasonhouse · October 4th, 2002, 11:03 PM

The only thing that keeps this from getting a 9.5 or higher is the silly striped detailing on the sides. I really don't like how they light up at night. It's just too chintzy for me. Otherwise, I think the tower is top notch, and one of my HK favorites.

9.0/10

Rainier Meadows · October 5th, 2002, 06:05 AM

If not for this towers "dressing" it would look common.......except for the height.......I love tracklighting! 9.0/10

DrumCorpsAlum · October 7th, 2002, 05:37 AM

God I love that building. 9.5/10!!!

RafflesCity · October 9th, 2002, 07:27 PM

8/10

I love its top best..really an impressive pinnacle..but for most of its mass it looks too much like a box (despite being triangular shaped). I recall seeing neon dragons adorning its facade at night.

This building also houses a church at its top. If anyone can find pics of those post here!

Jasonhouse · October 9th, 2002, 07:45 PM

More stuff...

A rendering from when it was a proposal. Notice the different top... I don't like it!

Some interior shots and renderings...

The dragons Raffles refers to... Awesome!

RafflesCity · October 9th, 2002, 07:56 PM

Thanks for the pics Jason..that rendering is gross! Out of proportion spires. I dunno if this is true..but when they were planning it they wanted it to be taller than Empire State but were financially constrained.

The interior looks posh!

Ersh · October 9th, 2002, 09:52 PM

An awesome building that is uniquely Hong Kong! One of my faves...9.5/10

BTW-I cant see the pics, JasonHouse

Jasonhouse · October 9th, 2002, 10:23 PM

That's wierd Ersh. Wonder why not?

Ersh · October 9th, 2002, 10:31 PM

I can see them now

They were red X's for a while and I couldn't copy the URL, etc. Maybe that server went down for a bit?

Back on topic... That first pic with the rendering of Central Plaza gave me chills...in a bad way. That tower would have been nasty looking if they kept the spire that way.

I am soooo glad they changed it!

AG · October 10th, 2002, 11:32 AM

The lighting on this building at night is an absolute beaut.

Design with spire is good.

9/10

Caledon1981 · October 10th, 2002, 08:02 PM

9/10!! love the look at night . .. better than original design for sure. . .

October 10th, 2002, 08:55 PM

9/10-another amazing Hong Kong tower.

mystad · October 11th, 2002, 04:51 PM

Distinct, but not that impressive.

October 29th, 2002, 03:24 AM

I like the fesad's stile and it has good colors.

9.0

SUNNI · October 29th, 2002, 01:03 PM

tall tall and tall

October 29th, 2002, 09:53 PM

nice shape! nice lighting! 8

SteelCity32 · October 31st, 2002, 09:02 PM

lightning sharp!..Very good. 10/10

View Poll Results: Central Plaza, Hong Kong
10	167	19.37%
9.5	106	12.30%
9	181	21.00%
8.5	94	10.90%
8	107	12.41%
7.5	46	5.34%
7	40	4.64%
6.5	23	2.67%
6	16	1.86%
5.5	8	0.93%
5	19	2.20%
4.5	5	0.58%
4	3	0.35%
3.5	4	0.46%
3 or less	43	4.99%
Voters: 862. You may not vote on this poll

October 2nd, 2002, 06:40 AM	#1
D-Mac Old School Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Montréal Posts: 144 Likes (Received): 0	#011 l Central Plaza l HONGKONG l 374m l 78fl Central Plaza Hongkong, China HEIGHT: 374m/1,227 feet FLOORS: 78 floors COMPLETION: 1992 ARCHITECT: DLN Architects & Engineers Central Plaza is a seventy-eight storey high office tower located beside Hong Kong harbor in Wanchai. It is the tallest building in Hong Kong and, at the time of its completion, was the tallest reinforced concrete building in the world outside North America. The building plan form of a triangle with rebated corners maximizes views of the harbor from the tower. The roof of the tower is treated as a positive architectural feature with a strong pyramidal form surmounted by a 60m tall mast. At night-time the tower is illuminated by gold-coloured neon-accent lighting built into the facade and various, changing, colors of flood lighting. The office building, in line with the premium sector of the international office market, offers substantial leisure and recreation facilities for tenants. There is a swimming pool and garden on the podium roof, a gymnasium, health club and cafe-bar. Last edited by ZZ-II; June 19th, 2008 at 08:40 PM.

October 5th, 2002, 06:05 AM	#5
Rainier Meadows © Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 47°N, 122°W Posts: 1,569 Likes (Received): 0	If not for this towers "dressing" it would look common.......except for the height.......I love tracklighting! 9.0/10 __________________ Urban Enthusiast

October 7th, 2002, 05:37 AM	#6
DrumCorpsAlum Phoenix, AZ/Camden, SC Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ/Camden, SC Posts: 320 Likes (Received): 0	God I love that building. 9.5/10!!! __________________ http://www.galleychronicles.com http://www.facebook.com/DrumCorpsAlum

October 9th, 2002, 09:52 PM	#10
Ersh Skyscrapercity Hobbit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 78 Likes (Received): 0	An awesome building that is uniquely Hong Kong! One of my faves...9.5/10 BTW-I cant see the pics, JasonHouse __________________ 9/11 - We will remember

October 2nd, 2002, 05:11 PM	#2
Jasonhouse Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 12,270 Likes (Received): 8	Is Central Plaza wholly or partially a government building?

October 2nd, 2002, 07:48 PM	#3
D-Mac Old School Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Montréal Posts: 144 Likes (Received): 0	I found a very interesting site about Central Plaza. Information all about the building - why it's triangle shaped, the issues that came up in construction, the lighting system, and lots more. Click here. They had info about the developpers too, which are Sino Group (50%), Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd (45%) and Ryoden Group (5%) which are all publicly traded companies if I'm not mistaken. I don't know if the government has any offices in the building, I don't think so though.

October 4th, 2002, 11:03 PM	#4
Jasonhouse Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 12,270 Likes (Received): 8	The only thing that keeps this from getting a 9.5 or higher is the silly striped detailing on the sides. I really don't like how they light up at night. It's just too chintzy for me. Otherwise, I think the tower is top notch, and one of my HK favorites. 9.0/10

October 9th, 2002, 07:27 PM	#7
RafflesCity By Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S I N G A P O R E Posts: 26,215 Likes (Received): 2	8/10 I love its top best..really an impressive pinnacle..but for most of its mass it looks too much like a box (despite being triangular shaped). I recall seeing neon dragons adorning its facade at night. This building also houses a church at its top. If anyone can find pics of those post here!

October 9th, 2002, 07:45 PM	#8
Jasonhouse Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 12,270 Likes (Received): 8	More stuff... A rendering from when it was a proposal. Notice the different top... I don't like it! Some interior shots and renderings... The dragons Raffles refers to... Awesome!

October 9th, 2002, 07:56 PM	#9
RafflesCity By Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S I N G A P O R E Posts: 26,215 Likes (Received): 2	Thanks for the pics Jason..that rendering is gross! Out of proportion spires. I dunno if this is true..but when they were planning it they wanted it to be taller than Empire State but were financially constrained. The interior looks posh!

October 9th, 2002, 10:23 PM	#11
Jasonhouse Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 12,270 Likes (Received): 8	That's wierd Ersh. Wonder why not?

October 9th, 2002, 10:31 PM	#12
Ersh Skyscrapercity Hobbit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 78 Likes (Received): 0	I can see them now They were red X's for a while and I couldn't copy the URL, etc. Maybe that server went down for a bit? Back on topic... That first pic with the rendering of Central Plaza gave me chills...in a bad way. That tower would have been nasty looking if they kept the spire that way. I am soooo glad they changed it! __________________ 9/11 - We will remember

October 10th, 2002, 11:32 AM	#13
AG Engineer in training Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Gladstone (ex. Adelaide) Posts: 2,022 Likes (Received): 0	The lighting on this building at night is an absolute beaut. Design with spire is good. 9/10

October 10th, 2002, 08:02 PM	#14
Caledon1981 --------- Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: OKC Posts: 217 Likes (Received): 0	9/10!! love the look at night . .. better than original design for sure. . . __________________ --------

October 10th, 2002, 08:55 PM	#15
Sunflower Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	9/10-another amazing Hong Kong tower.

October 11th, 2002, 04:51 PM	#16
mystad Bad Motivator Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Shorewood Posts: 52 Likes (Received): 0	Distinct, but not that impressive.

October 29th, 2002, 03:24 AM	#17
Steven Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	I like the fesad's stile and it has good colors. 9.0

October 29th, 2002, 01:03 PM	#18
SUNNI architect by day Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 3,059 Likes (Received): 0	tall tall and tall __________________ kr.au

October 29th, 2002, 09:53 PM	#19
Subdude Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	nice shape! nice lighting! 8

October 31st, 2002, 09:02 PM	#20
SteelCity32 Don't be that guy! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,098 Likes (Received): 0	lightning sharp!..Very good. 10/10 __________________ I often dream of huge numb buildings, jet black sinister architecture. Being installed when nobody sees. Their appearence so sudden that few would take notice.

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