Bank of China Tower
Also known as BOC Tower
skyscraper in Hong Kong
Key facts
- Status
- Completed
- Type
- Commercial offices
- Location
- 1 Garden Road , Central , Hong Kong
- Construction started
- 18 April 1985 ; 41 years ago ( 1985-04-18 )
- Completed
- 1990 ; 36 years ago ( 1990 )
- Opening
- 17 May 1990 ; 36 years ago ( 1990-05-17 )
- Architectural
- 367.4 m (1,205.4 ft)
- Antenna spire
- 52.4 m (172 ft)
- Roof
- 315 m (1,033.5 ft)
- Top floor
- 288.3 m (945.9 ft)
- Floor count
- 72 (+4 basement floors)
- Floor area
- 130,000 m (1,400,000 sq ft)
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The Bank of China Tower (BOC Tower) is a skyscraper located in Central, Hong Kong. Located at 1 Garden Road on Hong Kong Island, the tower houses the headquarters of the Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited. One of the most recognisable landmarks in Hong Kong, the building is notable for its distinct shape and design, consisting of triangular frameworks covered by glass curtain walls.