The Summit (Hong Kong)

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御峰


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location = Happy Valley, Hong Kong
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constructed = 1999-2001
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use = Residential
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architect = Dennis Lau & Ng Chun Man Architects & Engineers (HK) Ltd.
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The Summit (Chinese: 御峰) is a residential skyscraper located in Happy Valley, Hong Kong. It is one of the tallest residential buildings in the city, standing at Convert|220|m|ft|0|lk=on tall, with 65 storeys.Cite web|title=The Summit|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=streetsummit-hongkong-china|accessdate=2008-07-12|publisher=Emporis.com] Construction of the building began in 1999 and it opened in 2001.Cite web|title=The Summit|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=7075|accessdate=2008-07-12|publisher=SkyscraperPage.com] Highcliff, another tall skyscraper, stands right next to this building. [Cite web|title=Highcliff|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=100639|publisher=Emporis.com|accessdate=2008-07-12]

Due to the visual effect of its proximity to Highcliff, another very thin and tall building, the two together are often referred to as "The Chopsticks".

ee also

*List of tallest buildings in Hong Kong

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