Bank of China Tower

A 1990 Hong Kong skyscraper whose triangular geometry and diagonal bracing are expressed on the facade.

Its structural expression has long been discussed alongside feng shui and urban symbolism.

It makes a major contribution to the skyline among I. M. Pei’s tall buildings.

The relationship between curtain wall, core, and braces makes it a useful introduction to skyscraper design.

Modernism

Architect I. M. Pei