Central Government Complex (Hong Kong)

View of Office Block of the Central Government Complex
Central Government Complex Site in March, 2011
Central Government Complex View from Harcourt Road
Rear view of the Low Block of the Central Government Complex West Wing
The Civic Square, before and after its controversial fortification

The Central Government Complex is, since 2011, the headquarters of the Government of Hong Kong. Located at the Tamar site, the complex comprises the Central Government Offices, the Legislative Council Complex and the Office of the Chief Executive of Hong Kong. The complex has taken over the roles of several buildings, including the former Central Government Offices, Murray Building and the former Legislative Council Building.

History

The building was delivered through a design-build contract won by the Gammon-Hip Hing joint venture.[1] Construction was due to begin in mid-February 2008, for completion in 2011. It engaged more than 3,000 workers.[2]

Architecture

The architect was Rocco Yim, who premised the massing on the concept of "door always open".[3] The new government building uses neither Chinese nor European government building designs, but instead it is a mix of postmodern architecture and low-frills international design. The building initially had an open design, but has been heavily fortified after various protests.

Tamar Park passes through the complex, leading to the waterfront promenade.

Components

The complex consists of three blocks:

Office Block

Floor West Wing East Wing
26/F Central Policy Unit, Office of Chief Executive
25/F Office of Chief Secretary for Administration, Office of Secretary of Finance (Hong Kong)
24/F Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau
23/F Commerce and Economic Development Bureau
22/F Transport and Housing Bureau
21/F Innovation and Technology Bureau, Innovation and Technology Commission
20/F
19/F Commerce and Economic Development Bureau, Development Bureau Food and Health Bureau
18/F Development Bureau
17/F Food and Health Bureau, Development Bureau, Transport and Housing Bureau
16/F Environment Bureau, Environmental Protection Department
15/F
14/F Government Headquarters Data Centre
13/F Home Affairs Bureau Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau
12/F
11/F Home Affairs Bureau, Labour and Welfare Bureau Education Bureau
10/F Labour and Welfare Bureau Security Bureau
9/F Civil Service Bureau
8/F
7/F Education Bureau
6/F
5/F
4/F
3/F Civil Service Bureau, Administration Wing

While official use came into effect on 1 August 2011, administrative staff had moved in beginning 15 January 2011.

References

  1. ↑ "Joint venture wins Tamar project". Information Services Department. 10 January 2008.
  2. ↑ Tamar contract signed Archived April 21, 2008, at the Wayback Machine.
  3. ↑ "HKSAR Government Headquarters / Rocco Design Architects". ArchDaily. 28 February 2014.
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