The Westpoint

The Westpoint

Infobox Skyscraper
building_name = The Westpoint 西港中心


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location = Hong Kong
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constructed = 1999
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opening = 1999
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use = Office
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roof = 186 m (609 ft)
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floor_count = 41
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architect = Ho & Partners Architects
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developer = Chun Wo Construction & Engineering
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references = cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=4986|title=The Westpoint|accessdate=2008-07-15|publisher=SkyscraperPage.com] cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=streetwestpoint-hongkong-china|title=The Westpoint|accessdate=2008-07-15|publisher=Emporis.com]

The Westpoint (zh-t|t=西港中心) is a skyscraper located in the Sai Ying Pun district of Hong Kong. The tower rises 41 floors and convert|186|m|ft|0|lk=on in height. The building was completed in 1999. It was designed by architectural firm Ho & Partners Architects, and was developed by Chun Wo Construction & Engineering. The Westpoint, which stands as the 84th-tallest building in Hong Kong, is composed entirely of commercial office space. The building is architecturally unique due to its ball structure that adorns the roof; the ball is home to a private club.

ee also

*List of tallest buildings in Hong Kong

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