Alexandra House
| Company type | Commercial building |
|---|---|
| Industry | Real estate, Retail, Office leasing |
| Founded | 1976 |
| Headquarters | Central, Hong Kong , Hong Kong |
Area served | Central, Hong Kong |
| Owner | Hongkong Land |
Alexandra House () is a 37-storey commercial building situated in Central, Hong Kong, in close proximity to Central station. It incorporates the shopping arcade known as Landmark Alexandra and offers direct access to the Central Elevated Walkway. The building occupies a block bounded by Ice House Street, Des Voeux Road Central, and Chater Road.
History
The structure currently known as Alexandra House, completed in 1976, represents the third iteration of buildings on this location to carry the "Alexandra" designation.
The initial "Alexandra Building," named in honor of Queen Alexandra, was designed by Palmer and Turner and finished in 1904. This five-storey edifice featured an Otis electric elevator and electric illumination supplied by the Hongkong Electric Company. It was taken down in 1950.
Between 1950 and 1956, the second version of "Alexandra House" was erected in two stages, replacing both the original building and neighboring structures. The demolition for the present tower commenced in May 1974.
Constructed by Paul Y. Construction and developed by Hongkong Land with an investment of HK$106 million, the current 34-floor tower received approval in 1975. At its completion, it held the distinction of being Hong Kong’s tallest slip-formed building, equipped with 15 elevators and featuring the city’s inaugural outdoor escalators. The structure was topped out in May 1976 and obtained its occupation permit by September that year.
After its completion, Hongkong Land moved its headquarters into Alexandra House. In 2002, the podium area underwent renovation that introduced a new entrance on Chater Road along with expanded retail facilities. A decade later, in 2012, Hongkong Land launched the "LANDMARK" brand encompassing its Central retail properties, including Alexandra House’s podium, which was rebranded as Landmark Alexandra.
Tenants
Within Alexandra House operates the three Michelin-starred dining establishment 8½ Otto e Mezzo. The retail podium, Landmark Alexandra, features a collection of international luxury labels such as Prada, Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, and Ermenegildo Zegna. The office spaces host leading companies including auction house Christie's, as well as prominent law firms like Deacons, Dorsey & Whitney, Howse Williams, Linklaters, Milbank, Sullivan & Cromwell, and Weil, Gotshal & Manges.