Loke Yew Hall, University Of Hong Kong Stock Image

Loke Yew Hall, the main building of University of Hong Kong. The Main Building is the oldest architectural structure on the HKU Main Campus. This Edwardian Baroque-style building was designed by Alfred Bryer of Messrs Leigh & Orange. Construction begun in 1910 and was completed in 1912. The building itself was a gift from Sir Hormusjee N Mody, who was a distinguished Parsi businessman and land developer in Hong Kong. Mody Road in Tsimshatsui bears his name. Without his generosity, the University's existence may not have been realised.