Legislative Council Complex

Legislative Council Complex
立法會綜合大樓
Legislative Council Complex in 2011
General information
Status	Completed
Type	Legislature
Architectural style	Mix of postmodern architecture and low-frills international design
Location	1 Legislative Council Road, Central, Hong Kong
Construction started	February 2008; 16 years ago (2008-02)
Completed	September 2011; 13 years ago (2011-09)
Opening	12 October 2011; 13 years ago (2011-10-12)
Cost	HK$4.94 billion[1] (whole Tamar Development Project)
Owner	Legislative Council
Height
Top floor	33.3 m (109 ft) (Council Block) 57.5 m (189 ft) (Office Block)
Technical details
Floor count	5 (Council Block) 11 (Office Block)
Floor area	38,905m²
Design and construction
Main contractor	Gammon Construction and Hip Hing Construction
Website
www.legco.gov.hk

The Legislative Council Complex (LegCo Complex) is the headquarters of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong. The complex plays a central role in the legislative process of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), and it has been a focal point for political events and public demonstrations.

The complex is located at 1 Legislative Council Road, Central, Hong Kong and forms part of the Central Government Complex. It sits facing Victoria Harbour. Officially opened in September 2011, it was the first purpose-built building for the Hong Kong legislature, replacing the former Supreme Court Building.^[2]