A razor-edged crystal of triangles—Pei’s skyscraper as a compressed lesson in structural clarity.
Skyscraper in Hong Kong.
Featured in I. M. Pei's definitive monograph, I.M. Pei: Complete Works.
Visitor Guide
Walk around it: each corner tells a different story; the building isn’t a facade, it’s a rotating structural diagram.
From Garden Road / Queensway vantage points, late afternoon for crisp contrast on the triangulated planes.
You can usually enter the lobby, but public access beyond is generally limited. Source: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/points-of-interest/bank-of-china-tower/1028014
The famous triangles aren’t decoration—the facade reads like a braced frame, making lateral stability visually explicit.
20–40 minutes
Design & Structure
High-rise structural rationalism: triangulated geometry coordinating structure and envelope; detailed through intensive engineering and facade module control.
Glass and metal cladding emphasizing sharp edges and planar shifts; material choices amplify the geometry rather than soften it.
Triangulated system improves lateral stiffness—wind loads become a visible design driver.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Bank of China Tower (Hong Kong)?+
Bank of China Tower (Hong Kong) was designed by I. M. Pei and completed in 1990. It is located in Central and Western District, People's Republic of China.
Where is Bank of China Tower (Hong Kong) located?+
Bank of China Tower (Hong Kong) is located in Central and Western District, People's Republic of China. Its coordinates are 22.2792°, 114.1614°.
When was Bank of China Tower (Hong Kong) built?+
Bank of China Tower (Hong Kong) was completed in 1990. It was designed by I. M. Pei.
Can I visit Bank of China Tower (Hong Kong)?+
Bank of China Tower (Hong Kong) is a real building in Central and Western District that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.