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The Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank

The Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank. Central, Hong Kong. Hong Kong Demographics. Hong Kong is located off the coast of The Republic of China Population is 7 million people One of the most densely populated places in the world, with 2502 per square mile Languages – Cantonese, English. HSBC.

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The Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank

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  1. The Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank Central, Hong Kong

  2. Hong Kong Demographics • Hong Kong is located off the coast of The Republic of China • Population is 7 million people • One of the most densely populated places in the world, with 2502 per square mile • Languages – Cantonese, English

  3. HSBC • The Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank or HSBC for short, was completed in 1985 • Its cost was 670 million US dollars to build, with inflation, the cost was around 1.4 billion dollars • Used 30,000 tons of steel • Used 4,500 tons of aluminum

  4. Characteristics • Natural sunlight is the main source of light in the building • A natural bank of mirrors reflects sunlight into the atrium and down into the plaza • The floor is made of light weight movable panels, under which is a system of power, telecommunication, and air-conditioning systems

  5. Characteristics cont. • Components used in the creation of the HSBC were created all over the world • Structural Steel came from Britain • The glass, aluminum cladding, and flooring came from the US • The service modules came from Japan

  6. Designed by British Architect Lord Norman Foster and Ove Arup and Partners • This was the 4th redesign of the building, the first being built in 1864 • The current chairman of the bank is Vincent Cheng

  7. Lord Norman Foster • Born June 1st 1935 • Won a scholarship to Yale School of Architecture • Designed other great works, such as The Willis Building, Wembley Stadium, and 30 St Mary Axe

  8. Interior Views

  9. Exterior Views

  10. Review • HSBC is located in Central, Hong Kong • Designed by Lord Norman Foster • Was the most expensive building in the world at the time it was created • 590 feet tall • Its cost was 670 Million US Dollars to build

  11. Fun Fact • The HSBC has a modular design that would allow it to be taken apart into four pieces and moved to a different location

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