LUCKY EIGHT
The number eight is lucky in Chinese culture, and this is just one element of local culture that’s reflected in the building’s design. There are eight clearly differentiated sections of the tower, each with eight storeys. In Chinese the word eight is pronounced ‘ba’, similar to the character ‘fa’, which means ‘well-off’. This has led to the number being associated with wealth in Chinese culture. On the side of the building, each section also features a large, traditional Chinese symbol that can be seen from the ground.