Returning the old Bank of China Building in Central to its former glory has proved a major challenge for architect Sandi Pei Li-chung, during a meticulous year of renovation work at the site.
Built in 1951, the building with its pair of lions on guard at its front doors, is right next to the HSBC headquarters, and had served as the major office of the Bank of China Hong Kong until 1990, when the 70-floor new Bank of China tower was complete.
Sandi’s father I.M Pei, who turned 100-years-…
Source : South China Morning Post
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