I.M. Pei designed the Bank of China tower (BOC) in Hong Kong, completed in 1989. It rises 367 meters and 70 stories, with a geometrical pattern of thick inner structure and exterior glazing, four linked triangular modules. The interior atrium rises 15 stories.
Honesty & Strength – The structure is evident and simple. It rises confidently and honestly, an innovative skyscraper type that would be frequently used in other late 20th century city architecture. But it was this brazen honesty that wrought controversy with the design. Public voices were concerned about abrupt corners that disrupted positive Feng Shui forces. Additionally, the site was poor swampland and noisy with car traffic. But honesty in form was important to Pei, as his father was general manager for the bank, and banks want to exude an honest and strong appearance. The bank’s image is largely determined by this modern, simple, strong, and honest form.
Leslie E. Robertson Associates was the structural engineer and Sherman Kung & Associates the local architect.
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