Tatler Hong Kong

Filling in the Holes

Every so often in Hong Kong, you spot a high-rise with a gap in the middle of an otherwise dense structure. The reason for this unusual design usually feng shui philosophies, a belief that has persisted for years.

The Repulse Bay in the city’s Southside is the most famous example. The luxury residential complex was built in 1986 by Hongkong and Shanghai

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