A unique roof style and structure not seen in Hong Kong previously, the iconic winged-design roof is believed to be the largest curved roof in the world, covering 40,000 square metres. To achieve the shape, steel roof trusses of various shapes were used, supporting the aluminium tiles. Six pairs of roof trusses measuring up to 81 metres long were fabricated off site and transported to the site by barges.
Completed within a tight 26-month schedule to coincide with the handover of Hong Kong to China ceremonies. It houses three exhibition halls, a convention hall, a foyer, 26 meeting rooms and restaurants. Sitting on the reclaimed land, the island extension is connected to the existing section by a 110-metre long multi-level atrium.
Date picture taken
1997
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