Every so often in Hong Kong, you spot a high-rise with a gap in the middle of an otherwise dense structure. The reason for this unusual design usually feng shui philosophies, a belief that has persisted for years.
The Repulse Bay in the city’s Southside is the most famous example. The luxury residential complex was built in 1986 by Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels. The company had demolished the iconic, colonial-style Repulse Bay Hotel—constructed back in 1920—to make way for a residential high-rise. new property was completed, revealing the now-famous “holey” façade, it set tongues wagging.
“Legend has it that The Repulse Bay’s exceptional location is enjoyed by a family of dragons that lives in the surrounding hills,” says Martyn Sawyer, Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels’ group director, properties. It was believed…
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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, February 2022