The Legislative Council Complex is built by the Government to house the Legislature as part of the Tamar Development Project which started construction in early 2008. The offices of the Legislative Council Secretariat and Members' Offices have been relocated to this Complex in September 2011. The Chief Executive's 2011-2012 Policy Address has also been delivered in the Chamber of the Complex at the Council meeting held on 12 October 2011 when the 2011-2012 legislative session commences.

Hong Kong’s legislature, after more than one hundred years of development and evolution, has finally acquired its own purpose-built building. Thanks to this new LegCo Complex, whose address has been formally named as “1 Legislative Council Road”, it is time to turn a new page in the history of the legislature of Hong Kong.

It is not difficult to locate this new landmark building with distinctive contour in the vicinity of Admiralty when you enjoy the view of the Victoria Harbour at Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. While projecting a translucent and dynamic sensation under the sun, the LegCo Complex carries the architect’s design concept to show the independent and special status, as well as the transparent and dignified image of Hong Kong’s legislature.

There is no doubt that the neo-classical LegCo Building in Central which is blended with Chinese characters has been deep-rooted in people's mind. However, when you have the opportunity to observe a meeting or visit the new LegCo Complex, you will realize that the profound meaning of “heaven being round and earth being square” mentioned in traditional Chinese culture has been integrated into the design of the Complex, which would reflect the image of a legislature even better.

According to the designer’s design concept, “square” denotes restraints and “round” denotes changes. When applied to the characteristics of the Legislative Council, “square” can mean solemnity and prudence and “round” can mean openness and empathy. These are basic elements which are crucial and essential for the Legislative Council to play an important role in the political development of Hong Kong. You will find that the interior design of the lobby halls and conference rooms of the Complex have strategically employed this concept in their themes. As the centerpiece of the Complex, the Chamber for Council meetings is expressed as a conical form that signifies inclusivity, multi-facetness, openness, dynamism and democratic supervision.

Reference has been made to the experiences of the parliament buildings of Germany, Belgium, UK and European Parliament when designing the LegCo Complex. Amid the construction, important elements such as environmental protection and energy conservation were of course not ignored. Be it the natural light funnel in the Chamber to bring in natural daylight, or the use of wood materials with low emission of Formaldehyde and materials with low volatile organic compounds, motion sensor control, water saving devices, automated waste collection system, as well as the use of recycling rainwater for irrigation purpose, all these demonstrate how the Legislative Council and its Members care about the environment and treasure the natural resources.