LIPPO CENTER - PAUL RUDOLPH
- HONG KONG CLASSICS SERIES -
A PHOTO ESSAY ABOUT HONG KONG'S FINEST SKYSCRAPER
Lippo Centre is 32 years after its completion still one of Hong Kong’s most striking skyscrapers. Designed by Paul Rudolph this twin tower features a distinct shape and a rather interesting way on how it 'hits the ground'
It integrates with the ground floor and its users/passerby’s in a true Hong Kong way.
It integrates with the ground floor and its users/passerby’s in a true Hong Kong way.
When Paul Rudolph designed Bond Centre (later renamed to Lippo Centre) he correctly understood how a tower should ‘hit’ the ground and how a building inherently inhumane can still show a human touch by opening the lower parts of the tower and create a network of passageways that connect on different levels with walkways guiding people in and along the towers. When walking through Lippo Centre (and which tower really lets you walk through nowadays) it doesn’t feel like an obstacle.
PHOTOGRAPHED BY:
KRIS PROVOOST
Kris Provoost is a Belgian photographer based in Hong Kong. He has been active in Asia the past decade capturing buildings and cities, to better understand the built environment.
After graduating with a Master in Architecture, he relocated to Beijing where he started his architecture career contributing to buildings spread around Asia. He worked for highly respected design firms including Zaha Hadid Architects, Buro Ole Scheeren and gmp.
As a photographer he has worked with some of the most well-known established architects and engineers.
Photos have been published in Architectural Digest, Vogue, CNN Style, The Guardian, Wallpaper, AD Italia, Aesthetica Magazine, South China Morning Post, Dezeen, ArchDaily, Designboom, FastCompany, Wired.
