The Henderson

WORLD-CLASS
ARCHITECTURE

HISTORY OF
MURRAY ROAD

Nestled in the strategic boundary between Admiralty and Central, our site has a history that extends back over 150 years.
1845
The Murray Battery started to operate as Hong Kong’s first artillery battery.
1925
The Murray Battery started to operate as Hong Kong’s first artillery battery.
Murray Barracks became Hong Kong’s first barracks for the British Army garrisoned in Admiralty.
1956
Murray Barracks became Hong Kong’s first barracks for the British Army garrisoned in Admiralty.
The Edinburgh Place complex, including the City Hall, the Memorial gardens and Queen’s Pier, was designed deliberately as open space for the city’s most important civic functions.
1972
The Edinburgh Place complex, including the City Hall, the Memorial gardens and Queen’s Pier, was designed deliberately as open space for the city’s most important civic functions.
The Murray Road Multi-storey Carpark was constructed, becoming home to The Operations Department of The ICAC from 1978 to 2007.
1978
The Murray Road Multi-storey Carpark was constructed, becoming home to The Operations Department of The ICAC from 1978 to 2007.
Part of the Murray Parade Ground in the early days of British rule which was home to the Hong Kong Cricket Club since 1851, Chater Garden was developed and formally opened.
1982
Part of the Murray Parade Ground in the early days of British rule which was home to the Hong Kong Cricket Club since 1851, Chater Garden was developed and formally opened.
Murray House, the former Officer’s Quarter, was dismantled brick-by-brick to yield the new Bank of China Tower, and later rebuilt in Stanley.

AN ICON
AMONGST ICONS

The Henderson is Hong Kong’s boldest new architectural masterpiece. The city’s most spectacular commercial development in Central, the most sought-after location in the world.

Exceptional and unforgettable, The Henderson will deservedly take its place among the world’s most iconic buildings — an icon amongst icons.

The form of The Henderson was inspired by the bud of the bauhinia flower, the symbol of Hong Kong. Designed by world-renowned Zaha Hadid Architects, it is a bud that is about to blossom, reflecting our aspiration for The Henderson to represent a new chapter in our vision, from legacy to future.
“My vision is to create a building like no other. Bringing together world-class architecture with our ambition to constantly innovate for people and for the future. To build an icon not just for Hong Kong, but also for the world.”
Dr. Martin Lee
Chairman,
Henderson Land Group
Patrik Schumacher
“With this site, we were very conscious that we had to create something extraordinary and unique, something 21st century and forward-looking. We had the ambition to create a special piece of architecture, that would be noticed and make waves around the world.”


Patrik Schumacher
Principal, Zaha Hadid Architects

WORLD CLASS TEAM

Developer

Founded in 1976 and listed in Hong Kong since 1981, Henderson Land Development Company Limited (Stock code: 12) is a leading property group with a focus on Hong Kong and mainland China. The Group’s core business comprises property development and property investment. Henderson Land’s portfolio of award-winning landmark projects is the result of close collaboration with some of the world’s foremost architects and professionals. The Group also holds strategic investments in two listed subsidiaries, namely Henderson Investment Limited and Miramar Hotel and Investment Company, Limited, and two listed associates, namely The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (which in turn has equity stakes in a listed subsidiary, Towngas Smart Energy Company Limited) and Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Company Limited. Henderson Land has a long-term commitment to sustainability and is a pioneer in green building and sustainable practices which harness innovation and technology to create new, smarter living. The Group is a strong advocate of social responsibility and invests in a broad range of community causes and initiatives. For more information, please visit www.hld.com.

Design Architect

Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) redefined architecture for the 21st century with projects that have captured imaginations across the globe. Form and space are woven within the structure of buildings that evolve from their surroundings to engage and connect with their communities. Receiving the highest honours from institutions worldwide, ZHA is one of the world’s most inventive architectural studios — and has been for four decades. Marrying innovative design with ecologically sound materials and sustainable construction practices, ZHA does not look at the disparate parts, but works to understand them as a whole; delivering solutions to the defining challenges of our era. For more information, please visit www.zaha-hadid.com.

Lead Architect & Authorized Person
Sustainability & IT Consultant
Building Services Consultant