The Murray

Murray Building was designed by the then Public Works Department and completed in 1969. It close to the Bank of China Tower, the US embassy and Hong Kong Park, with a superior geographical location. It used to be the headquarters of many important government policy bureaus and departments, and has more than 47 years history. This 27-storey building was the tallest government building at that time. Until 2011, after the government department moved to The Central Government Complex in Tamar, Murray Building was vacated.
The angle of the windows of Murray building is 45 degrees so it can prevent direct sunlight and save energy. Also, Murray Building is very prominent because its white wall.

The new usage of the building is a five-star hotel which opened in 2017, called The Murray. The Murray is part of the Conserving Central project, which aims to preserve what remains of the historic heart of the city so the exterior design of Murray Building is preserved.From a government building to a hotel, Not only the appearance of the historical building is completely preserved, but also keeps the buildings from being abandoned. the driveway of the old parking lot has now been converted into a hotel lobby with white marble as the main theme. Anyone can go to the garden to appreciate the artworks placed outdoors. The hotel is open to the public, people can come to hang out at any time, and the accessibility is very high.