HSBC Canada Building

23-storey office tower in the city's downtown core of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
49°17′2.56″N 123°7′9.09″W / 49.2840444°N 123.1191917°W / 49.2840444; -123.1191917Construction started1984Opened1986OwnerCadillac FairviewHeight100.5 m (330 ft)Technical detailsFloor count23 (+2 below-grade)Floor area35,517 m2 (382,300 sq ft)Design and constructionArchitect(s)WZMH ArchitectsReferences[1]

The HSBC Canada building is a 23-storey office tower in the city's downtown core of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The building's primary tenant was the headquarters of HSBC Bank Canada, the former Canadian subsidiary of HSBC. The skyscraper, built on the site of the former Hotel Devonshire (built 1925 and demolished 1981), was originally designed by WZMH Architects for the Bank of British Columbia. The assets of the Bank of British Columbia were acquired by HSBC Bank Canada in 1986.

The building's lobby features a gigantic magnetically induced pendulum artwork entitled "The Pendulum" by Alan Storey. The building has been home to HSBC Canada since 1987.

The building, aside from its prominent role within the banking and financial industries, is also host to several shops and businesses that cater to those who work, live, and play in and around the Financial District. For example: Lasik MD's clinic, a laser eye surgery service provider and Sciué, an Italian artisan pizza/coffee stand are both located in the lobby.


  • Lobby
    Lobby
  • The Pendulum
    The Pendulum

See also

References

  1. ^ "HSBC Building". Skyscraper Center. CTBUH. Retrieved 21 September 2017.
  • Emporis.com: HSBC Canada building
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