Topic > The Influence of Hong Kong Identity - 1185

So, the cultural and industrial revolution experienced by Hong Kong is evident in Hong Kong architecture. Newly constructed administrative buildings used for Hong Kong's government featured neoclassical styles, particularly Victorian and Edwardian, during the colonial period. However, these were not mere reproductions of Europe's past. One such example was the Central Police Station complex, 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 section floor layout. Some of its other features include red bricks laid in English Bond and original locks imported from Great Britain. However, perhaps the most interesting aspect of the buildings was the implementation of Chinese tiles in the roofing, as well as verandas and balconies to adapt the building to the regional climate. The other additions of the compound also showed similar characteristics. According to the Heritage Commissioner's Complex Conservation Management Plan