City of The Colossus: Hong Kong, Touching The Sky
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Chinese architecture
Chinese architecture in Hong Kong mainly includes Tang buildings and public housing. Tanglou is mostly a brick-and-wood structure, usually with doors and windows at the front and back, without toilets and bathrooms, and the rooms are separated by wooden boards, which have a smaller area. Most of these buildings were built in the 1950s. At that time, most residents in Hong Kong lived in Tanglou, and their living conditions were relatively simple. 1Public housing is a public housing built by the government to solve the housing problem. It has a simple design. Each unit has a small area and usually does not have a kitchen or toilet. Public facilities are located in public areas.
Western-style architecture
Western-style architecture is represented by Victorian style, characterized by the use of stone and red brick, symmetrical design, steep roofs and minarets.These buildings show the multicultural charm of Hong Kong, such as Man Mo Temple, etc.
Modern skyscraper
Hong Kong's modern skyscrapers are a symbol of its international financial center, including International Commerce Square, Phase II of the International Financial Center, Central Plaza, Bank of China Building and Central Center.These high-rise buildings are not only amazingly tall, but also have modern facilities and designs, which have become a symbol of the prosperity of the city. 3For example, the International Commerce Square is 484 meters high and has 118 floors; the second phase of the International Financial Center is 420 meters high and has 88 floors; the Central Plaza is 374 meters high and has 78 floors above ground; the Bank of China Building is 367.4 meters high; the Central Center is 346 meters high. 3.
Historical background of architectural style
Hong Kong's architectural style reflects its historical changes. In the early days, Hong Kong was a border fishing village, and later became a British occupation, forming a combination of Chinese and Western architectural styles. With the development of the economy and the increase of the population, modern skyscrapers have gradually become the main symbols of the city, demonstrating Hong Kong's modernization process and its status as an international financial center.
Today I think the right name to cal this city would be City of The Colossus!