11. Bank of China, Hong Kong, China
With a height of 367 metres (1,205 feet) and 70 floors, the Bank of China, Hong Kong is the 11th tallest building in the world. Built in 1990, the building was designed by I.M. Pei, design of this building resembles
growing bamboo shoots, a sign of prosperity.
This was the first building outside of the US to break the 1,000-foot mark, and was the tallest in the
region for two years until Central Plaza came up in 1992.
It houses the headquarters for the Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited. It is now the third tallest skyscraper in Hong Kong, after Two International Finance Centre and Central Plaza.
A small observation deck on the 43rd floor of the building is open to the public. It is covered with glass curtain walls.
It is the only major building in Hong Kong not to have consultation with F masters on design aspects.
The building has been criticised by some Feng Shui experts for its sharp edges and 'X' shapes in its design.
Image: Bank of China headquarters in Hong Kong.
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