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The HSBC Main Building in Hong Kong serves as the headquarters of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, a subsidiary of London-based HSBC Holdings. Located on the southern side of Statue Square, the building replaced the 1935 HSBC building. The current steel-suspended structure, designed by Norman Foster, was completed on November 18, 1985, and cost approximately HK$5.2 billion (US$668 million) at the time, making it the most expensive building in the world. Its design symbolized the bank's modernization and role in the growth of Hong Kong as a financial center.In 2006, a major addition to the building, designed by One Space Ltd, included a new ground-floor lobby and the 'Asian Story Wall,' a multimedia installation featuring plasma screens displaying bank heritage and artwork.The building, a notable example of high-tech architecture, stands 180 meters tall with 47 stories and four basement levels. Its modular design, comprising five prefabricated steel modules, enabled rapid construction. The building also features an innovative layout, where lifts serve only atriums on specific floors, encouraging interaction and creating a 'village in the sky.'The HSBC building was also a site of the Occupy Hong Kong protests from October 2011 to September 2012.

The Royal Bank Tower, located at 360 Saint-Jacques Street in Montreal, Quebec, is a 22-storey, 121-meter (397-foot) skyscraper in the neoclassical style. Designed by the architectural firm York and Sawyer with the bank's chief architect Sumner Godfrey Davenport of Montreal, it was completed in 1928. At the time, it was the tallest building in both the British Empire and Canada, as well as the first structure in Montreal to surpass the height of the Notre-Dame Basilica, built nearly a century earlier.The Royal Bank of Canada initially established its head office in Halifax at Hollis and George Streets in 1879. In 1907, the bank relocated its headquarters to Montreal. By 1926, with its original Montreal building proving too small, the bank's directors commissioned York and Sawyer to design a prestigious new building nearby. To make room for the new tower, the bank acquired and cleared properties between Saint-Jacques, Saint-Pierre, Notre-Dame, and Dollard Streets, including the former Mechanics' Institute and the ten-storey Bank of Ottawa building.Although the Royal Bank moved its head office to Place Ville-Marie in 1962, it maintained a branch in the historic main hall of the Saint-Jacques building in Old Montreal until relocating to the nearby Tour de la Bourse in July 2012.

Artifacts and memorabilia from the Briercrest community were originally housed in Briercrest Hall on Main Street, a building that once served as the Briercrest Community Centre and Theatre. Built in 1938, it became a museum in 1987, with an addition added in 1999.When Briercrest School closed, the museum board saw an opportunity to convert the school at 400 Main Street into the new museum site. Each classroom was assigned a different theme to organize the collection, while maintaining a unified focus on the development of the Briercrest community from its earliest days.The museum officially opened at the end of June 2012, with rooms designed to represent different aspects of the community's history. Themes include farming, trade and commerce, housekeeping, education, health, religion, and recreation, offering a comprehensive look at early homesteading in Briercrest.One classroom, 'The Old Farmyard,' displays items related to early farming, such as tools, implements, and horse tack. 'The Dairy' features a cream separator and corn husker, while 'The General Store' holds goods typical of a local shop. 'Home Sweet Home' showcases household items and furniture, and 'The Military Room' preserves wartime artifacts. Additional themed rooms include 'Ironworks and Electrical' and 'Services and Sports.'A room called 'The Knox Presbyterian Church' is dedicated to early worship in Briercrest, and at the center of the museum is 'Anderson's Ice Cream Parlour,' a tribute to a former local business where visitors can enjoy ice cream, homemade pie, and beverages.The museum also generates revenue through 'The Co-op Repurpose Store,' which sells donated new and used items, as well as consignment goods.

Consort is a village located in eastern Alberta, Canada, at the intersection of Highway 12 and Highway 41. It lies about 250 km southeast of Edmonton, 252 km northeast of Calgary, and 283 km west of Saskatoon, with the Saskatchewan border roughly 60 km to the east.According to the 2021 Census by Statistics Canada, Consort had a population of 644, living in 262 out of its 300 private dwellings, marking an 11.7% decrease from its 2016 population of 729. The village has a land area of 3.02 km², giving it a population density of 213.2 people per km². In 2016, Consort had a population of 729, living in 280 of 310 dwellings, reflecting a 5.8% increase from the 2011 population of 689. Its 2012 municipal census reported a population of 722.The village’s economy revolves around farming, ranching, and oil production. The local newspaper, The Consort Enterprise, has been in circulation since 1912.Several notable individuals hail from Consort, including singer K.D. Lang, senior public servant Arthur Kroeger, NHL player Riley Nash, and UFC fighter Chad 'The Monster' Anheliger, who made his UFC debut in February 2022 with a knockout win.

Indian Head is a historic town in southeast Saskatchewan, Canada, located 69 kilometers east of Regina and just north of the Trans-Canada Highway. Founded in 1882 by early settlers, mainly of Scottish descent who traveled by ox-cart from Brandon, the town has a rich agricultural heritage. It became known for its federally operated experimental farm and tree nursery, established in 1901, which produced and distributed seedlings for shelter belts. This program, originally run by the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration (PFRA), is now managed by the Agroforestry Development Centre. Incorporated as a town in 1902, Indian Head was once recognized as the largest initial shipment point for wheat in the world. Today, it offers a variety of professional services, financial institutions, and retail establishments. The town also gained recognition as one of the filming locations for the CBC Television sitcom 'Little Mosque on the Prairie,' which aired from 2007 to 2012.

Situated as one of the town's most stunning and picturesque landmarks, this attraction captivates with its exquisite Gothic-Renaissance facade. Constructed in the 16th century amid the twin towers, initially under the ownership of the Soardo family and later acquired by the Bembo family in 1618, it holds esteemed status as one of Croatia's paramount monuments. The castle underwent extensive renovation in 2012, breathing new life into its historic charm. History aficionados are invited to explore Bembo Castle and delve into the intriguing narratives of the early modern era.

The Al Hekma Tower, soaring to a height of 283 meters (928 feet), stands as the tallest structure constructed by CSCEC in the UAE, situated along Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Translated as 'The Wisdom Tower,' Al Hekma Tower pays homage to Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, with its construction serving as a dedicated memorial to his legacy. Initially envisioned to feature a 50-meter photo of the revered ruler atop the building. Construction of Al Hekma Tower commenced in 2006, with a brief hiatus in 2009 before resuming in the summer of 2010. However, progress faced a significant pause in February 2012 when Pearl Properties, the overseeing entity, considered substantial design alterations, including its conversion into a hotel. This suspension lasted approximately 14 months, despite the tower having reached its pinnacle in July 2011, following a rapid construction pace of one level per week since the erection of the core wall, columns, and slabs. Pearl Properties oversees the development of the building.

Dubai Opera, located in The Opera District in Downtown Dubai, is a 2,000-seat performing arts center developed by Emaar Properties. It hosts various events including theater, opera, ballet, concerts, conferences, and exhibitions. Plans were announced by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in March 2012, and it was completed in 2016, opening on 31 August 2016 with a performance by Plácido Domingo. The venue has a flat floor capacity of 1,800 m2 and has hosted weddings, gala dinners, fashion shows, and exhibitions. Emaar appointed Jasper Hope as the Chief Executive in January 2015. The venue was built by Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), the same company that built the Dubai Mall. Dubai Opera was preceded by an earlier proposal to build a cultural center on an island in Dubai Creek, designed by architect Zaha Hadid, announced in 2008 but shelved during the property crash. The first Emirati singer to perform at Dubai Opera was Hussain Al Jassmi on 10 October 2016. In 2017, the venue hosted the inaugural BBC Proms Dubai. Dubai Opera's longest-running show was the Phantom of the Opera in late 2019. Paolo Petrocelli serves as the Head of Dubai Opera as of 2023. Designed by Janus Rostock of Atkins, Dubai Opera can be converted into various formats and is designed to resemble a dhow, a traditional sailing vessel. The Opera District, launched by Emaar Properties in 2013, includes art galleries, museums, design studios, and other cultural venues, along with hotels, retail plaza, recreational spaces, and residential towers.

The JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Hotel stands tall as the world's second tallest hotel, featuring a remarkable 72-storey, 355-meter (1,165 ft) twin-tower skyscraper complex in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This AED1.8 billion endeavor boasts a 1,608-room hotel managed by Marriott International. Initially conceived as a single 77-storey tower by the Emirates Group, the project's design and location had to be revised due to the construction of a creek extension linked to the Business Bay megaproject. The revised plan unveiled a twin-tower design in 2006, towering at 395 meters (1,296 ft) each. However, subsequent modifications reduced the height to 355 meters (1,165 ft), with concrete structural frames topping out in April 2010 and spires added by April 2011, culminating in the towers' completion in 2012. Boasting an array of amenities, the hotel offers 14 food and beverage outlets, rooftop bars, a business center, conference halls, meeting rooms, a banquet hall, a sprawling 3,700 square meter (40,000 sq ft) spa and health club, retail outlets, a swimming pool, and a gymnasium. Designed by architect Ashok Korgaonkar of Archgroup International Consultants, the twin towers draw inspiration from the elegant form of the date palm, symbolizing prosperity and hospitality. Positioned symmetrically atop a 7-storey podium, the towers afford captivating views of the Burj Khalifa, Business Bay, and the sea. The podium houses public areas, restaurants, banquet halls, and back-of-house facilities, while the entrance lobby overlooks the bustling Business Bay. The podium terrace features lush gardens, a swimming pool, and one of Dubai's largest spas, providing a serene retreat amidst the urban landscape.

Previously known as the Address Boulevard, Kempinski The Boulevard Dubai is a towering hotel standing at 73 storeys and reaching a height of 370 meters (1,214 ft) in Downtown Dubai, UAE. Featuring 196 five-star hotel rooms and 523 serviced residences, it graces both Dubai's skyline and the global list of tallest buildings. Offering panoramic views of the iconic Burj Khalifa, this establishment boasts a restaurant and three pools among its amenities. Notably, the hotel is adorned with 251 specially-commissioned original artworks by 48 internationally renowned artists, enhancing its luxurious ambiance. Originally part of the Address Hotels & Resorts chain owned by Emirati real estate giant Emaar, it underwent a significant transformation. Originally developed by Emaar Properties in 2012, the serviced residences within the hotel were swiftly sold out upon their launch in September of the same year. Following its development, the hotel opened its doors to guests in 2017. In a notable transaction in 2018, Emaar sold its Dubai hotels, including Address Boulevard, to Abu Dhabi National Hotels for $598 million, signaling a shift in ownership. Fast forward to 2024, and Abu Dhabi National Hotels announced a rebranding initiative, renaming the esteemed establishment to Kempinski The Boulevard Dubai, thereby concluding Emaar's tenure as its manager.

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