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  • Essay / The influence of Hong Kong's identity - 1185

    Thus, the cultural and industrial revolution that Hong Kong has experienced is evident in Hong Kong's architecture. The newly constructed administrative buildings that were used for the governance of Hong Kong featured neoclassical styles, particularly Victorian and Edwardian, during the colonial period. However, these were not simple reproductions of Europe's past. One such example is the Central Police Station complex, which was unique in that it was built with new additions installed over time. The first buildings constructed - the barracks and officers' quarters - had a neoclassical design with a golden ratio floor layout. Some of its other features include red bricks laid in English Bond and original locks imported from Britain. However, perhaps the most interesting aspects of the buildings were the implementation of Chinese roof tiles, as well as verandas and balconies to adapt the building to the regional climate. Other additions of the compound also showed similar characteristics. According to the Heritage Commissioner's Complex Conservation Management Plan