International Commerce Centre facts for kids
Quick facts for kids International Commerce Centre |
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環球貿易廣場
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The International Commerce Centre and the Union Square development in August 2010
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Hotel Commercial offices |
| Location | 1 Austin Road West West Kowloon Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong |
| Coordinates | 22°18′12.21″N 114°9′36.61″E / 22.3033917°N 114.1601694°E |
| Construction started | 2002 |
| Completed | 2010 |
| Opening | 2010 |
| Management | Kai Shing Management Services Limited |
| Height | |
| Architectural | 484.0 m (1,587.9 ft) |
| Tip | 484 m (1,587.9 ft) |
| Top floor | 118 |
| Observatory | 387.8 m (1,272.3 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 108 above ground, 4 below (see details) |
| Floor area | 274,064 m2 (2,950,000 sq ft) |
| Lifts/elevators | 83 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (design) Belt Collins & Associates (landscape) Wong & Ouyang (HK) Ltd. |
| Developer | Sun Hung Kai Properties |
| Structural engineer | Arup |
| Main contractor | Sanfield Building Contractors Limited |
The International Commerce Centre (often called ICC) is a very tall building in Hong Kong. It has 108 floors above ground and is about 484 meters (1,588 feet) high. This amazing skyscraper was finished in 2010.
The ICC is in West Kowloon, right above Kowloon Station. It's part of a big area called Union Square. When it was built, it was one of the tallest buildings in the world! Today, it's still the tallest building in Hong Kong. It's also one of the tallest buildings in the world by its height and number of floors.
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How Many Floors Does the ICC Have?
The International Commerce Centre has 108 floors above the ground and 4 floors underground. But you might hear it called a 118-story building. This is because some floor numbers are skipped. In Hong Kong, many people believe the number "4" brings bad luck. So, floors like 4, 14, 24, and so on were not used.
What Can You Find Inside the ICC?
The ICC is home to many different things, from shops to fancy restaurants and even a hotel!
Shopping and Dining
Right underneath the building, in its basement, is a large shopping mall called Elements. It opened in 2007 and has many stores and places to eat.
On the 101st floor, you can find several fancy, five-star restaurants. These places offer amazing views of the city while you eat.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel
A very luxurious five-star hotel, The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, is located high up in the building. It takes up floors 102 all the way to 118. On the very top floor, the 118th, you can find the world's highest swimming pool and a bar called OZONE. Imagine swimming so high up!
Sky100 Observation Deck
If you want to see incredible views of Hong Kong, you can visit Sky100. This is an observation deck on the 100th floor. It opened to visitors in April 2011. From here, you can see the whole city spread out below you.
Office Spaces
Most of the other floors in the building are used for offices. Many companies have their workspaces here, making it a busy place during the week.
Images for kids
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Tower in August 2010
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Office lobby in November 2008
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Office lobby void in November 2008
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Access from Elements shopping mall in August 2013
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Residential complex The Cullinan and W Hong Kong hotel are located alongside the ICC. Taken in April 2007.
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Viewed from Victoria Peak, with the Yau Ma Tei Typhoon Shelter visible.
See also
In Spanish: International Commerce Centre para niños
