Hong Kong residential buildings dominate its Skyline, which is a direct consequence of its extreme density. With over 7 million people crammed into a mere 1,100 square kilometers, there’s simply not enough land to sprawl out.
Today, Hong Kong residential buildings boasts numerous supertall skyscrapers, offering a solution to house a large number of residents within a single development.
“Unlike some global cities where supertall buildings might isolate residents, Hong Kong’s high-rise living fosters community interaction. The city’s extensive MTR network and the clustering of amenities around transit hubs encourage social and economic activities. This vertical urbanism model strengthens rather than diminishes community bonds, making high-rise living an integral part of the city’s social fabric” (South China Morning Post).