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Apr 28, 2017,02:37 AM
It has to do with the plot ratio as well. E.g. For a certain area of land you can only build a certain amount of sellable area. If you fill up the hole, that means the overall building will be much shorter; with a great big hole in the design, you can build a much taller building. Since the higher the floor number is, the pricier the flat will be per square feet (for better view, less traffic noise and general superiority) most property developers in Hong Kong has the incentive to build taller apartments in order to maximise their profit. Hope that add a rational view of the great big holes you often see in Hong Kong's residential buildings.
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Land of the dragons.
By: fernando : April 28th, 2017-00:46
With land and real estate being such a precious commodity in HK, why the gaping hole in buildings? Simple : Feng Shui It allows dragons to pass through unimpeded from the mountains to the sea, thus creating a natural air flow through the city and good Fen...
Thank you Fernando
By: Alkiro1 : April 28th, 2017-00:51
I learned something today. Best wishes Alkiro
;-)
By: Alkiro1 : April 29th, 2017-00:14
Best wishes Alkiro
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By: DSF : April 28th, 2017-02:37
It has to do with the plot ratio as well. E.g. For a certain area of land you can only build a certain amount of sellable area. If you fill up the hole, that means the overall building will be much shorter; with a great big hole in the design, you can bui...
Indeed....
By: Esharp : April 29th, 2017-09:09
Just saw this and was going to add the same. There are other buildings, though, where feng shui did lead to similar outcomes... Best E.
impressive building and interesting background story...
By: cshimokita : April 28th, 2017-05:12
It certainly seems like the building is optimized for the owners view... Not sure I would want to live on the higher floors but it must be breath taking to look out over the surrounding area. I also like the photo presentation, clouds, color, etc... on my...
No dragons...
By: fernando : April 28th, 2017-18:47
but I notice the same thing on my computer. I will resize the file next time
Good Feng Shui??
By: happyguy1688 : April 28th, 2017-10:16
Honestly, the first time I read comments on good feng shui about this building........
oh wow
By: andrew_sg : April 28th, 2017-23:42
didn't know that haha.. This is on Elements right near ICC? Was interning there two summers ago..
Very impressive
By: Geo : April 30th, 2017-13:05
and not an easy building to shoot. I have seen it during the construction. Well done, I find it a very interesting picture.