HSBC Canada Building facts for kids
Quick facts for kids HSBC Canada Building |
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HSBC Canada building in 2015
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| General information | |
| Type | Office |
| Address | 885 West Georgia Street Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3E9 |
| Coordinates | 49°17′2.56″N 123°7′9.09″W / 49.2840444°N 123.1191917°W |
| Construction started | 1984 |
| Opened | 1986 |
| Owner | Cadillac Fairview |
| Height | 100.5 m (330 ft) |
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| Floor count | 23 (+2 below-grade) |
| Floor area | 35,517 m2 (382,300 sq ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | WZMH Architects |
The HSBC Canada Building is a tall office building in Downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It has 23 floors above ground and two more below ground! This building is home to the main offices, or "headquarters," of HSBC Bank Canada. HSBC Bank Canada is a big bank that is part of an even larger global bank called HSBC.
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What is the HSBC Canada Building?
The HSBC Canada Building is a very tall building, also known as a skyscraper. It stands 100.5 meters (about 330 feet) high! It was built for offices and has 23 floors that you can see, plus two more floors underground. The building is located right in the middle of Vancouver's downtown area.
Who Owns and Uses the Building?
Today, the building is owned by a company called Cadillac Fairview. The main company that uses the building is HSBC Bank Canada. This bank is the Canadian part of a much bigger international bank called HSBC. The building has been the home of HSBC Canada since 1987.
Building History
The HSBC Canada Building was built on a spot where an old hotel, the Hotel Devonshire, used to be. The building was designed by a group of architects called WZMH Architects.
From One Bank to Another
When it was first planned, the building was meant for a different bank called the Bank of British Columbia. Construction started in 1984, and the building opened in 1986. However, in 1986, HSBC Bank Canada bought the Bank of British Columbia. This meant that HSBC Bank Canada took over the building.
A Look Inside: The Pendulum
One of the most interesting things inside the HSBC Canada Building is a giant art piece in the lobby. It's called "The Pendulum" and was created by an artist named Alan Storey. This artwork is a huge pendulum that swings back and forth. It uses magnets to keep moving, creating a fascinating display for everyone who walks into the building.
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The main lobby of the HSBC Canada Building.
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A closer look at "The Pendulum" artwork.
