The Henderson
| The Henderson | |
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 The Henderson in 2025 | |
 Interactive map of the The Henderson area | |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Location | 2 Murray Road, Central, Hong Kong |
| Coordinates | 22°16′48.62″N 114°9′43.68″E / 22.2801722°N 114.1621333°E |
| Construction started | 2019 |
| Completed | 2024 |
| Height | |
| Height | 190 m (623 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 36 |
| Floor area | 43,200 m2 (465,000 sq ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Patrik Schumacher |
| Architecture firm | Zaha Hadid Architects |
The Henderson is a skyscraper in Central, Hong Kong. The 36-storey building rises to a height of 190 metres (623 feet).[1] It was designed by Zaha Hadid Architects.[2] The site at 2 Murray Road was reportedly the world's most expensive plot, worth US$3 billion, when it was purchased by developer Henderson Land Development in 2017, leading to the demolition of the car park at the site.[3][4][5] Construction began in 2019 and was completed in 2024.
As of May 2024, 60% of its lettable space is occupied.[3] Some notable tenants include British auction house Christie's,[6] the CPP Investment Board,[7] Audemars Piguet[8] and Carlyle.[3] The Henderson had an occupancy rate of about 80% as of Mar 2025.[9] On 7 June 2024, The Henderson welcomed its first batch of tenants.[10]
History
The Murray Road Project was named "The Henderson" by Henderson Land. At the time of its purchase in 2017, the site had attained a record for the highest value of land in the world. This super Grade-A office tower covers 465,000 square feet.[citation needed]
Design
Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the curves of the building shape the instantly recognisable silhouette. The design concept captures the exuberance of a Bauhinia bud in full bloom. Its distinctive glass façade, crafted through cutting-edge engineering, blends sustainability with advanced technological functionality.
The Henderson has received numerous awards and accolades, including the 2025 CTBUH Awards - Overall Category Winner (Best Tall Building, by Region, Asia & Façade Award) and Award of Excellence Winner (Best Tall Building by Height, 100–199 meters & Space Within Award),[11] Quality Building Award 2024 (Grand Award and The Innovative Project Award),[12] HKIA Medal of the Year of Hong Kong 2024,[13] and Green Building Award 2021 (Grand Award),[14] etc.
Sustainability
Sustainability is foundational to the building, reflected in BEAM Plus Platinum certification, LEED Platinum certification and WELL Platinum pre-certification, WiredScore and SmartScore Platinum certifications, 3-Star ratings under the China Healthy Building Design Label, and China Green Building Design Label, and the first in Hong Kong and Mainland China to achieve ModeScore and ActiveScore Platinum certifications. Landlord provisions further support tenants in achieving their own goals, enhancing productivity and workplace wellbeing.
Art
The Henderson's curated collection of works is placed throughout the building and The Art Garden, integrating art and culture into the fabric of its design. Through a network of world-renowned partners, The Henderson invites the public to embrace art and reconnect with nature.
Tenants
The Henderson's first anchor tenant, Christie's, occupies four office floors totaling approximately 50,000 square feet. The establishment of their Asian Pacific Headquarters, first year-round saleroom and gallery space, at The Henderson provides Christie’s with the flexibility to transition from a biannual sales and events schedule to year-round programming, enabling greater opportunities for creativity and innovation.
The Carlyle Group and its subsidiaries Carlyle AlpInvest, occupy approximately 20,000 square feet of office space at The Henderson. Henderson Land and Carlyle share a common vision of fostering a smart and sustainable future, as well as a commitment to driving positive change and creating long-term value for stakeholders.
The Swiss fine watchmaking manufacturer Audemars Piguet occupies an entire floor of about 12,000 square feet at The Henderson, housing the brand’s iconic AP House alongside its Hong Kong office.
The Henderson's tenant portfolio also includes internationally recognized firms such as Point72, CPP Investments, Coller Capital, spanning various industries and contributing to its reputation as a premier business destination in Hong Kong.
The Henderson is the first commercial building in APAC to partner with Forbes Travel Guide [15] on Five-Star Guest Experience Standards.
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Christie's Hong Kong Private Lounge -
Cloud 39 Foyer -
Cloud 39 Foyer balcony -
Vacant office in 36/F
References
- ^ Ihara, Kensaku (9 November 2023). "Opening of new Hong Kong landmark marred by weak office demand". Nikkei Asia. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ "Henderson Land's latest building combines innovative, human-centred design with state-of-the-art sustainability features". South China Morning Post. 21 February 2023. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ a b c Chan, Ho-him (8 May 2024). "The painful slump in Hong Kong property". Financial Times. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Hahn, Jennifer (8 January 2024). "Zaha Hadid Architects skyscraper nears completion on world's most expensive site". Dezeen. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ Harrouk, Christele (24 September 2020). "Zaha Hadid Designs 2 Murray Road, Replacing a Multi-Story Car Park in Hong Kong". ArchDaily. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ Maneker, Marion (27 July 2021). "Christie's Announces New Hong Kong Headquarters Opening in 2024". ARTnews.com. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ Kwan, Shawna; Chan, Cathy (10 March 2023). "HK's Zaha Hadid-Designed Tower Signs Up Canada Pension as Tenant". Bloomberg News. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ Kwan, Shawna (12 September 2023). "Henderson Signs Audemars Piguet as Tenant of New Hong Kong Tower". Bloomberg News. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-07/the-henderson-lures-more-tenants-despite-hong-kong-office-slump
- ^ "Henderson Land welcomes first batch of tenants into The Henderson". The Standard. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
- ^ "The Henderson - The Skyscraper Center". Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat – CTBUH. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ^ "Quality Building Awards 2024 results unveiled « PRC Magazine (Pacific Rim Construction)". PRC Magazine (Pacific Rim Construction). Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ^ "The Hong Kong Institute of Architects - The Henderson". The Hong Kong Institute of Architects. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ^ "Announcement of Award Winners - Green Building Award 2021". Green Building Award 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ^ "The Henderson Becomes First Commercial Building in APAC to Partner with Forbes Travel Guide on Five-Star Guest Experience Standards - PR Newswire APAC". PR Newswire APAC | Press Release Distribution, Media Monitoring, Investor Communications. Retrieved 15 October 2025.