2IFC and ICC

Hello My Dear Great Ones,

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Today I am going to introduce you to two very amazing buildings.  (The following are not my words:) 

Situated onHong Kong Island near the narrowest crossing of the Victoria Harbour, 2 IFC International Financial Center - as it has become known - is a stunning architectural accomplishment. Designed by Cesar Pelli, who is responsible for myriad other well-known buildings including those of the World Financial Center inNew York, this soaring tower reaches a height of 1,362 feet (415 meters).

Pelli gave the building a somewhat tapered look, with the floors at the top of the 88-story building being slightly smaller than the ones below. Covered in lightly reflective glass panels and pearl-colored mullions, the building is topped with a crown that reaches inward and upward.

The 490m International Commerce Centre, known locally as ICC, is the latest ‘super skyscraper’ to take the title of Hong Kong’s tallest building. Together with the city’s second-tallest building, Two IFC on the opposite shore, the imposing pair create the dramatic effect of a modern day Colossus of Rhodes at the western entrance of Victoria Harbour.

The building’s 118 floors are mostly devoted to office space, but there’s also a Ritz-Carlton hotel as well.  It is the world's fourth tallest building.  There is a public observation area on the 100th floor.  

Indeed the buildings are amazing.  Have a great week everyone.  I will be a little tardy next week with a blog update due to flying to Alberta next weekend.  Please note the new blog series coming your way:  "Sunshine visits Alberta."  Should be a dandy.

God bless you, 

Love adios and peng on!

Dirk

Ps: By the way click on this site and move your mouse up and down the mouse pad and watch the 2IFC change.  Amazing.

http://61226.com/share/hk.swf

ICC

2IFC

                        

The 2IFC is on the right, the ICC is across the harbour to the left.

Panorama of the buildings and surrounding city.  Hong Kong is in the front, Kowloon is across the water.

Looks spectacular at night.

Looks spectacular at dusk

Great views.