PRC Magazine #65

2013

Pacific Rim Construction

Issue 65

Inside: Golden Helmet Award 2013 for MTR Corp.

Housing Authority innovates onsite safety Lighthouse Club Safety Leadership Awards Lambeth Associates ground-up site safety Swire Properties unveils 28 Hennessy Road.

L&O Inspire Millions at Ocean Park Summit

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Press 報導 10 - Latest Industry Announcements Events 活動 16 - Regional Exhibitions & Conferences Feature 專題 21 - Leigh & Orange continues to evolve a noteworthy

portfolio with adherence to their founding principles Interview 專訪 33 - Knight Frank’s John Okell and Mimi Capas enthuse on

investing in London 34 - Housing Authority Senior Manager Safety and Health,

Terry, K.C. Ching 38 - 2013 Golden Helmet winner MTRC Projects Director,

Mr T.C. Chew Awards 獎項 44 - Lighthouse Club Safety Leadership Awards 2013 50 - Lambeth Associates reflects on ground-up site safety Opinion 評論 52 - Asian based professionals discuss current industry issues

- Solicitor Nicholas Millar Green 綠色 54 - New Grade-A office tower benefits from admirable location 56 - Hassell promotes sustainability over cups of the finest brew Design 設計 58 - Chinese banking behemoth receives hip new makeover 60 - Luxurious Korean resort inspired by natural surroundings

Publisher’s Note 編者的話 The construction industry has never been more innovative or complex. The planning of new buildings involves many issues relevant to our time, such as the need to build and live sustainably, embrace new technologies and methodologies, and, as we are delighted to reveal in this issue, a mandate for ensuring that workers are safe on the job and guaranteed to arrive home safely at the end of their shifts. Historically, site safety has never been afforded the priority it is today. Across the full spectrum of the construction industry, public and private sectors, our industry now prioritises the importance of safe working conditions, committing great resources to this crucial issue. PRC is delighted to showcase this year’s Safety Leadership Awards and some of the heroes whose dedication to monitoring and promoting onsite safety ensures the wellbeing of all workers.

We also draw inspiration from one of Hong Kong’s founding architectural practices, Leigh & Orange, as they continue to add further project success stories to their illustrious 140-year history and whose continuing evolution is still based on the founding principles as decreed by its founders. We look at two recently completed L&O projects, both vastly different in scope - fashion-forward L’Avenue Shanghai, as well as newly unveiled attractions at Hong Kong’s much loved Ocean Park. 建造業從來沒有過這麼多的創新和複雜，現時的新建築規劃涉及了許多問題，例如是否有 此需要?是否可持續性?有沒有利用創新技術等等....我們很高興可以把「安全」這議題在 今期探討，同時了解一些確保建築工人安全的技術，令他們在任務完成後可以平安回家。 一直以來，工地安全從未得到優先考慮；但是今天，整個建築行業、包括公共和私營部 門，均對工作安全條件投放很多資源。《 PRC 建設》很榮幸可以報導今年明建會頒發的 「安全典範大獎」，以及促進工地安全的幕後英雄，有他們的策動，安全更進一步。 利安顧問有限公司－香港建築界享負盛名的建築師事務所之一，經歷140年但仍然不斷演 進，有賴公司的核心原則，使項目無論在質量和創意均獲取讚揚。利安帶導我們看看兩 個最近完成的項目，無論是規模或類別也大有不同，它們分別是時尚前衛的上海尚嘉中 心、以及剛剛推出新景點，在香港備受寵愛的海洋公園。

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“WeOwnTheCity” Exhibition 2013 “WeOwnTheCity” Community Practice in Architecture and Urban Planning Exhibition cum Symposium Hong Kong 2013 was held in March at the Energizing Kowloon East Office in Kwun Tong.

The event is jointly organised by the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Hong Kong (HKU); and ARCAM and CITIES,Amsterdam. By displaying examples of community planning from Amsterdam and Hong Kong, “WeOwnTheCity” aims to showcase emerging urban development and community planning initiatives in both cities.The event is supported by the Energizing Kowloon East Office of the Development Bureau, the Netherlands Consulate General in Hong Kong, professional institutions such as Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design, Hong Kong Institute of Architects, Hong Kong Institute of Planners and general public participants who truly “own the city” through positive and energetic discussions, debates and workshops. “WeOwnTheCity” is primarily aimed at raising awareness and ensuring further discussion on community practices in architecture and urban planning.

Ms. Francesca Miazzo, of CITIES Foundation, Amsterdam, said: “I am thrilled to see so many professionals and scholars from the industry and students here to share their views on urban planning policies and practices. I hope this vigorous exchange of ideas in urban planning and community participation will help foster a better living environment for people in both cities.”

Ballymore launches Providence Tower in Canary Wharf Ballymore has appointed Knight Frank as sales agent for Providence Tower, a collection of 368 suite, one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, situated in Canary Wharf.

Expected to be completed in Q4 2015, Providence Tower stands at 43 storeys.Apartments range in size from 114m2 to a four-bedroom of 1,202m2 Prices start at £316,000. Designed by international architects Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, whose projects include London’s Bishopsgate,Terminal 3 at Changi Airport and the Hong Kong Exhibition Centre, Providence Tower is the final piece of the jigsaw at New Providence Wharf, which stands against the world-famous financial backdrop of Canary Wharf – the biggest employer of bankers in Europe. Adjacent to the River Thames, Providence Tower enjoys panoramic views across London from each of the home’s private balconies.

The site’s 33,000m2 grounds are fully-landscaped and the setting is a counter-balance to the 24/7 energy of Canary Wharf’s financial heartbeat. For more information, contact Knight Frank Hong Kong at investint@hk.knightfrank.com.

HKU Dean of Architecture Professor David Lung at the opening ceremony

Polyx Oils - Almost invisible protection for wood Natural looking wooden flooring is presently on-trend. To meet this trend, Osmo has expanded its world renowned range of Polyx Oil with the new “natural” colour tone for finishing wooden surfaces. Based on natural ingredients Polyx Oil “Natural” is micro porous and is perfectly designed for wood and the finish protects the surface form water marks and other liquids such as coffee, wine and fruit juices. Oxi Polyx Hardwax Oil from Osmo fulfills not only the demanding technical requirements for industrially finished flooring but is also environmentally and user friendly.

Osmo knowingly does without hidden solvents (SVOC) in its products and instead values the use of high quality, refined natural oils and waxes, meaning that the finish is especially low emission during drying. The Oxi Polyx is the first finish worldwide to fulfil long term emissions tests and, because the product is free from benzene, aromatics and terpenes, causes no unpleasant odour during application.

More information at www.osmo.com & www.hopzse.com

Retail sector faces challenges after ‘golden years’ Colliers International reports that Hong Kong retail sales have grown phenomenally in the decade since the stagnant period that followed the outbreak of SARS in 2003, leaping by 227% from HK$12.7 billion to HK$41.4 billion between February 2003 and February 2013. The number of mainland visitor arrivals in Hong Kong has risen continuously since the Individual Visitor Scheme (IVS) was first launched and its subsequent extension to include more Chinese cities. The figure was 16.6 million in 2002, the year before the IVS was launched; in 2012, it was 48.6 million, an increase of 193%.

Joanne Lee, Manager of Research & Advisory at Colliers International (Hong Kong), said: “The introduction of the IVS in July 2003 fired up the growth engine of the local retail sector. This has resulted in a 10-year ‘golden period’. As more mainland Chinese visitors travel to Hong Kong, their contribution to tourist spending in the city’s retail market has become ever-more substantial.” In fact, their spending leapt by 298%, from HK$28.1 billion in 2002 to HK$111.8 billion in 2011, and their share of Hong Kong’s total tourist spending grew from 51% to 67% during the same period.

Johnny Cheuk named Young Engineer of the Year AECOM Technology Corporation recently announced that its geotechnical engineer in Hong Kong, Dr. Johnny Cheuk, was named 2013 Young Engineer of the Year by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). The prestigious honour recognises outstanding young engineers who have made commendable engineering achievements and valuable contributions to the continuous development of Hong Kong. Cheuk specializes in slope engineering, design of deep excavations and modelling of soil-structure interaction. He has worked on numerous geotechnical projects in Hong Kong, including the West Kowloon Terminus of the MTR Express Rail Link, Reclamation for Hong Kong Boundary Crossing Facilities, Landslide Prevention and Mitigation Works at Po Shan, Mid-Levels, etc. Cheuk received his BEng and MPhil degrees in civil engineering from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and completed his PhD degree in geotechnical engineering from the University of Cambridge. He is now an adjunct associate professor at the University of Hong Kong and is actively involved in collaborating with educational institutions to promote technical excellence in engineering.

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World first glimpse at the future of kitchen design bulthaup, established in 1949, has always been a leader and innovator in the kitchen cabinet industry; its list of innovations and patented designs is endless.The latest cabinets follow a new concept – ‘indenraumwachsen’ (creating space through function), which differentiates the bulthaup kitchen from others, creating collages of individual lifestyles. This is the first time for the innovative bulthaup kitchen to be displayed at Hong Kong showroom since their appearance at Milan Furniture Fair 2012. Society is changing. The onward march of globalisation and the digitisation of our day-to-day lives are transforming the way we

live – and what we expect from our living space. People are longing more intensely for authenticity, for individuality and their focus is gradually shifting to self-realization and lifestyle experiences. bulthaup CEO, Marc O. Eckert, said:“The mass-production principles of the Industrial Age are no longer sufficient. Today we are not only looking for perfect functions, we also seek emotional fulfilment. Our time calls for new, flexible structures and systems – and so do our kitchens.”

Atkins designs hotel and residential complex in Sanya

Knight Frank receives RICS Awards

Plans for the creation of a 300 room five-star hotel and residential complex with seaside views and private beach in the Chinese city of Sanya are being drawn up by Atkins.

The contract will see a new tourist and residential destination crafted from an as-yet undeveloped part of the coastline. To the north-west of the site, Asia’s largest duty-free shopping centre is under construction. Atkins’ hotel and residential complex will benefit from this retail mall and complement the aspirational development.With a total gross floor area of 97,000m2 above ground, the complex will dominate the skyline from both inland and seaside.Tian Hong,Atkins associate director in China, said:“Open views, rich landscape and privacy are key drivers of this masterplan. Inspired by marine sea shells and waves, the building and facilities are seamlessly integrated with lush landscape and the boundary between indoor and outdoor is blurred. Delightful tropical life is celebrated inside and out.

Guests will appreciate the open sea view from the raised hotel lobby immediately upon their arrival.” Sanya is a popular tourist destination in China with the presence of many luxury hotel brands. Haitang Bay, one of the five major bays in Sanya, has been dubbed the new “Chinese Riviera”.

Knight Frank has received RICS awards for the second year running. Organised by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the RICS Hong Kong Awards 2013 recognise the contribution and outstanding performance of agencies, teams and individuals in the industry. Knight Frank’s residential team garnered the Residential Agency Team of the Year Award, while Ms Connie Yung was a top three finalist for the Young Achiever of the Year Award.This recognises the outstanding achievements and excellent service provided by the company.Alan Child, Executive Chairman at Knight Frank, said:“We are truly privileged to receive the RICS awards. Knight Frank is one of the city’s most respected and successful property consultancies having an international pedigree of over 110 years. With a track record for providing the highest standards of client servicing and with our reputation for uncompromising professionalism in everything we do, we have earned our clients’ trust. In the future, we will continue to maintain our service quality and strive for better results.”

Dragon River Bridge opens in Da Nang, Vietnam

Crestron Asia launches revamped website Crestron Asia announces the launch of its revamped website www.crestronasia.com. The redesigned website restates the company's forward–thinking vision and commitment to the growing needs of the industry and its clients. he website was redesigned with the goals of providing easier navigation, cleaner interface, increased usability and a more streamlined browsing experience. The new homepage welcomes visitors with a fresh look which includes an aesthetic design and up-to-date news.The newly integrated search engine optimization enhances the online presence of Crestron Asia. Initially, the site will be available in English, traditional and simplified Chinese, additional languages will gradually be rolled out to make Crestron Asia’s information more accessible than ever. For more than 40 years, Crestron has been the world’s leading manufacturer of advanced control and automation systems, pioneering technology and reinventing the way people live and work.

Completed in December 2012, construction of the six-lane, 670m long, 37.5m wide Dragon River Bridge began in July 2009. Located in the port city of Da Nang, Dragon River Bridge is the sixth bridge to span the Han River which splits the city in two. Designed to look like dragons as depicted in the Ly Dynasty, creatures of great significance in Vietnam, the eye-catching bridge breathes fire for festivals and special occasions and can also blast water spouts into the air. The bridge, currently the only the bridge with a single steel arch in Southeast Asia, has a navigational clearance of about 7m and has a major span of 200m and two side spans of 128m. The head span of the dragon's head measures 72m and the tail span 64m. At the opening ceremony Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, said: “This achievement is the result of the determination of Da Nang’s leaders and the consensus of the local people.

The Government supports Da Nang to become the centre of economic, cultural, and economic development in the central and Central Highlands region, as well as the country.”

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RICS Hong Kong Awards 2013 winners named

Award for new IBIS hotel in Sheung Wan

RICS Hong Kong Awards 2013 received an increased number of entries ranging from small schemes project to multi-million budget developments.The awards recognise and reward outstanding real estate teams for their endeavour in the industry. Arrays of awards were presented during the 2nd RICS Hong Kong Annual Dinner held at the JW Marriott Hong Kong. Mr Paul Chan Mo-po, MH, JP, Secretary for Development, HKSARG, was present to congratulate the winners, alongside other distinguished guests and professionals in the real estate industry. Three new categories were added to reflect the industry trends this year and encouraged real estate team players who made enormous endeavour in heritage preservation and contribution to community. Mr Nicholas Brooke, Chairman of Professional Property Services Ltd., was named the Property Person of the Year.

Ibis Hong Kong Central & Sheung Wan Hotel has been awarded “Best Mid-Range Hotels of China” at the 8th China Hotel Starlight Awards Presentation Ceremony held on 22 March, 2013 in Guangzhou. Since the hotel officially opened last October it has been highly-acclaimed for its strategic location with high accessibility to transportation networks in Sheung Wan district, strong commitment on environmental sustainability as well as its solid brand promise on delivering “well-being at the best price” in the region.

Recent environmental efforts include support for Earth Hour 2013 as well as the introduction of schemes for the recycling of batteries and light bulbs. Warren Tam, general manager of ibis Hong Kong Central & Sheung Wan Hotel, said: “I would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all supporting parties and to the assessment committee.We are thrilled to receive this credible and recognized accolade for our outstanding performance . We will continue our endeavours to deliver “well-being at the best price” as our b r a n d p ro m i s e s o u r guests.”

Mr Kenneth Kwan, Chairman of RICS Hong Kong, said: “This is the second year we organised the RICS Hong Kong Awards. We are very pleased to see overwhelming response and generous support from many industry players. I must first thank the Jury Panel for their hard work and dedication. My heartfelt thanks also go to sponsors for their support, including Construction Industry Council, Jones Lang LaSalle,Wheelock Properties (Hong Kong) Ltd., Cushman & Wakefield (HK) Ltd., Rider Levett Bucknall, Kai Shing Management Services Ltd., Urban Renewal Authority, CBRE, GCA Professional Services Group, Knight Frank, Lai Sun Development Company Ltd., Mace Ltd. and Sweett (China) Ltd. More information on the Awards at: www.ricsasia.org/awards.

RICS Hong Kong Board Members with Mr Chan Mo Po, Paul, MH, JP, Secretary for Development

Sweett Group strengthens senior team in Asia Sweett Group has announced the strengthening of its Asia Pacific project management team through two senior-level appointments.Tom Leung is appointed Project Management Services Director for Hong Kong and China and David Case is appointed Regional Technical Services Director. Tom Leung will be based in the Group’s Hong Kong office with responsibility for developing the Group’s project management service offering across mainland China and Hong Kong. David Case will be based in the Group’s Singapore office with responsibility for developing the Group’s data centre expertise across the Asia Pacific region. Kim Berry, managing director Asia Pacific, said:“A key success factor in growing our Asia Pacific business is to diversify our service offering and sector expertise, in particular across mainland China and Hong Kong, where we have traditionally been focused on cost management services. I am very pleased to welcome two respected professionals of Tom and Dave’s calibre into our organisation and I believe the enhanced service offering will be of considerable benefit to our clients.” More information at: www.sweettgroup.com.

Luxury Mongolia development signals Benoy expansion Benoy is delighted to announce the company’s expansion into Mongolia will begin with the exciting new Olympic Residence, a luxury mixed-use development commissioned in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Ulaanbaatar is recognised as the cultural, financial and industrial heart of the Mongolia, currently one of the fastest growing economies in Asia. The Olympic Residence is a high-rise, multi-use development located centrally in the city, ideally situated close to the prestigious embassy district and the tranquil central park area. Upon completion the development is positioned to be the most luxurious property in the country, combining office, retail, restaurant and residential aspects. Benoy has been appointed as the interior designers for the entrance lobby, a collection of high-end residential apartments and the exclusive resident’s private leisure club house featuring a private landscaped garden terrace embracing the stunning views of Bogd Khan Mountain.

Simon Blore, managing director Benoy, said: “The Olympic Residence is yet another milestone for Benoy in Asia, marking our first project in Mongolia.

The creation of this stunning mixed-use development further demonstrates the innovative force behind Benoy’s successful expansion across central Asia.”

(From Top Left): Christian Glassl (Associate Director, Benoy), Heather Boldy (Divisional Director, Benoy), Simon Blore (Managing Director Asia, Benoy), Lee Cashell (CEO, Asia Pacific Investment Partners)

Taubman Asia announces new Managing Director Taubman Asia is pleased to announce the appointment of Guohua Jean Zhang as Managing Director, China. Mr. Zhang is responsible for overseeing Taubman’s business development, operations and strategic partnerships in China.The appointment of this senior management position signifies Taubman Asia’s long-term commitment to the Chinese market.

Mr. Zhang is based in Taubman Asia’s China head office in Beijing, currently leading a growing team of over 40 staff across the Beijing and Shanghai offices.

René Tremblay, President,Taubman Asia, said:“We are delighted to have appointed Guohua to lead our business expansion in the Chinese market. China is our number one growth market globally and we are dedicated to building a solid team on the ground to drive our core business of acquiring, developing, leasing and managing a portfolio of high-quality and sustainable retail properties here for long term. Guohua’s local expertise and network, coupled with his extensive experience in real estate and investment, is exactly what we need to drive our expansion strategy in China.”

Platinum – LEED professionals group launched In March over 100 sustainable building leaders attended the launch of the Platinum – LEED Professionals Group at a reception at Holiday Inn Express SOHO Hotel, the first certified LEED Platinum project in Hong Kong. Platinum is a not-for-profit organization and is operated by passionate volunteers who provide a forum to support the needs of LEED professionals in Hong Kong. The key objective is to create a platform to providing advice and support to all LEED professionals, create networking opportunities for LEED and other sustainable building professionals, sharing knowledge about sustainability, green building and LEED issues, assist LEED APs and Green Associates to achieve their Credential Maintenance Program requirements, advise professionals interested in acquiring a LEED qualifications and to provide feedback on using LEED in Asia, acting as a communication conduit with USGBC. Platinum welcome participation by LEED professionals and non-LEED professionals alike, whether they are based in Hong Kong, elsewhere in the region of Asia and simply have an interest in green building issues in Asia. For inquiries and membership registration, contact the Platinum Committee at platinumleed.hk@gmail.com.

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Events 活動 membership includes 100 real estate organisations that represent over 1.5 million professionals, 60 academic institutions and 3000 individuals and companies.

Every real estate discipline is represented within FIABCI and its operations are spread over four principal regions - Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe.

Enquires: www.fiabci64.tw

9 - 12 June 2013 Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology 2013 With strong positive feedback from the previous edition, the Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology show will return in June 2013. Held concurrently with the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition and Building Solar China (Guangzhou), the show is recognised as Asia’s premier platform for the electrical engineering, building and home automation markets. The 2013 fair has expected to play host to around 300 exhibitors.

3 May 2013 RICS Hong Kong Annual Conference 2013 The 5th RICS Hong Kong Conference is entitled “Riding the Wave of Competition”. With highfliers from New York City, London and Hong Kong as speakers, the conference will take a close look at the competitive landscapes from both global and Hong Kong perspective, and explore how Hong Kong can stay at the front of the competition.

Globalisation is changing the way fortune 500 companies choose where or where not to locate, where they should base key operations and where they should base their senior management.

Venue: Ballroom, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong Enquires: www.ricsasia.org/

16 - 19 May 2013 INTERMACH 2013 Industry: Machine Tools For thirty years INTERMACH has presented the latest high-tech machinery and cutting edge technology from around the world at one dynamic event. Today it is more important than ever because manufacturers need to be able to compete with growing outside challenges.

Introducing new technology that permits customized automation using flexible modular techniques and integrated software can give you the competitive edge you seek which is where INTERMACH comes in. The

Mr Richard Li, General Manager, Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Ltd commented: “The Guangzhou show returns because of the extraordinary growth in development that China’s cities are witnessing. There is a rapid increase in urbanisation across the country, aided by the Central Government’s 12th Five-Year Plan. We believe the fair will grow bigger in 2013, and are expecting over 28,000 visitors for next edition.”

Venue: China Import and Export Fair Complex, GZ, China Enquires: www.building.messefrankfurt.com.cn 2013 show is projected to host over 40,000 quality trade visitors from 40 countries around the world.

Venue: Bitec,Thailand Enquires: www.intermachshow.com

20 -21 June MARCUS EVANS Shopping Mall and Retail Destination – Malaysia Shopping Malls and Retail Destinations event is scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur from the 20 – 21 June 2013.

Global shopping centre development continues apace, with unprecedented levels of construction and new openings taking place. But activity is heavily focused on emerging markets. The growing middle class population has led to an upsurge in new development especially in Asia. International expansion is attractive to retailers not only because the consumer demographic and spending trends are favourable but also because the local competition may not be as fierce as it is in home markets.

Set against this, the fact that consumer appetite for western brands remains high, some scale economies, operating efficiencies and buying power advantages still apply and there are also opportunities to build a multichannel offering in new emerging markets from inception.

Enquires: http://shoppingmallslse.marcusevans.com/

19-22 June ARCHIDEX 13 International design conferences and forums have boasted full-house participation, winning ARCHIDEX respect and acknowledgement from delegates and visitors throughout the region and the world. Winner of the MACEOS 2011 Best Trade Exhibition Award, ARCHIDEX is an amazing Malaysian building exhibition jointly organised by PAM (Malaysian Institute of Architects) and C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd) – showcasing forth the strength of the trade exhibition’s name.

Enquires: www.archidex.com.my/about.php 14th International Architecture, Interior Design & Building Exhibition, Malaysia

14th International Architecture, Interior Design & Building Exhibition, Malaysia

21 - 25 May 2013 METALTECH 2013 : Welcoming New Possibilities The 19th edition of METALTECH – the International Manufacturing Solutions Event co-locating with the 6th edition of AUTOMEX – the Automation Technology Exhibition and Conference is scheduled to run in May 2013 at the renowned Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur. There will also be international pavilions from countries such as Austria, Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan that will be bringing their country’s leading products and services. Also making its debut at METALTECH will be the Machine Tool Club from Singapore bringing you a variety of international brands and technologies.

Venue: Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), KL, Malaysia Enquires: www.metaltech.com.my

27 – 29 May FIABCI FIABCI is a worldwide network whose membership is open to all professionals involved in the property industry, enabling its members to maximize their business opportunities by sharing information and contacts on local, national and international levels. FIABCI

Hospitality Design Forum

The Future Hotels and Restaurants in Asia

25 - 27 June Real Estate Investment World Asia The 12th annual Real Estate Investment World Asia is the region’s largest and most established convention to showcase the strategies, personalities and companies that represent real estate investment management, development and finance. This is where institutional investors, property funds, developers and deal makers convene to discuss innovative financing vehicles, investment structures and capital raising strategies across the risk-returns and geographic spectrums for the listed and private property investment community.

Enquires: www.terrapinn.com/conference/real-estate-investment-world-asia/index.stm

8 May 2013 Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre

The forum will be associated with a specialised exhibition Hospitality Design @ HOFEX 2013 (7-10 May), both Forum and the Exhibition provide a unique and exclusive business-to-business platform for the hospitality design community in Asia with face-to-face meetings, product sampling and networking between the 35,000 Asia's leading hotel Architects/Designers, Owner/Operators, procurement specialists and Manufacturers to explore innovative and best design solutions for these projects - be they new builds or major refurbishments. Prepare to be taken on a journey through the evolution of hotel and restaurant design – past, present and future – while experiencing the visions of some of world’s most famous architects and designers, who have shaped today’s hospitality visions. A hand-picked selection of speakers will share their thoughts on forthcoming design trends.

Venue: HKCEC, Hong Kong Enquires: www.hofex.com

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HKIA Cross-Strait Architectural Design Symposium & Award 2013

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The HKIA Cross-Strait Architectural Design Symposium (CADS) was held on 18 March, with the theme of the symposium as “Place, Culture, Modernity and NEXT…”.

Winners of The HKIA Cross-Strait Architectural Design Symposium & Award 2013 (CADA) were announced at the HKIA Cross-Strait Architectural Design Awards 2013 Gala Dinner and Prize Presentation Ceremony held that evening.

The Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA) organized the HKIA Cross-Strait Architectural Design Symposium & Awards 2013, in collaboration with Shenzhen Registered Architects Association, Taipei Architects Association and The Architects Association of Macau. The Hon CY Leung, GBM, GBS, JP, the HKSAR Chief Executive was the Guest of Honour for CADS.

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Mr. Daniel Chi Wuh-cherng, FHKIA RA, Chairman, Organising Committee of HKIA Cross-Strait Architectural Design Symposium & Awards 2013, said: “Cross-Strait Architectural Design events bring meaningful insight to the industry. Combining innovative and creative designs, the project teams showcased their brilliantly created works to the eye of the public, and made a statement in this generation.”

HKIA Cross-Strait Architectural Design Symposium 2013 The Symposium is conceived as a vital platform to assemble those eminent and well experienced architects from the Cross-Strait regions as the keynote speakers at the Symposium. The aim is to stimulate interaction through discussion and learning from each other.

Ms. Anna Kwong Sum-yee, Symposium Chairman, Organizing Committee of HKIA Cross-Strait Architectural Design Symposium 2013, said: “The Cross-Strait Architectural Design Symposium serves as a great occasion for contemporary architects to debate on topics such as enhanced operational resources, the transition among modern living style and traditional cultural. Throughout these symposiums, HKIA hopes that architects from these regions can catch the wave and bring Chinese culture to the international stage via an infrastructure of communications.”

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Left to right 左至右︰ Felix LI Kwok Hing 李國興; Marvin Chen 陳沐文; Daniel Chi Wuh-cherng 戚務誠; Hong Hai-ling 洪海靈; Anna Kwong Sum-yee 鄺心怡; Ada Fung Yin-suen, JP 馮宜萱、太平紳士; Ben Leoung Chong-In 梁頌衍; Li Wei 李煒; Leslie Lu Lam 盧林; Prof. Ho Puay Peng 何培斌教授; Dominic LAM Kwong-ki 林光祺 Guest of Honour Opening Remarks 主禮嘉賓致辭 The Hon CY Leung, Chief Executive of HKSAR 香港特別行政區行政長官梁振英先生

The CADA is organized for promoting excellence of architectural design in mainland China, Taiwan, Macau and Hong Kong and hence, to give recognition to outstanding designs in the Cross-Strait regions over the past 10 years. This year, there were over 300 nominations from over 40 different cities across 8 categories.

Mr. Leslie Lu,Awards Chairman, Organizing Committee of HKIA Cross-Strait Architectural Design Awards 2013, said: “ The Cross-Straits Architecture Design Awards Programme is organized, not with the intention to compare the skills and aesthetics of individuals, instead it is an attempt to take a snapshot of the state of our contemporary Asian-Chinese culture as manifested by the art of architecture, taking into context the history and geo-politics that make “cross-straits” a meaningful subject of comparative cultural studies.”

香港建築師學會於2013年3月16日舉辦題為「地域．文化．現代化． NEXT...」的2013年 香港建築師學會兩岸四地建築設計論壇，並於同日晚上的「2013年香港建築師學會兩岸 四地建築設計大獎晚宴暨頒獎典禮」公佈得獎名單。 香港建築師學會與兩岸四地建築師團體，包括深圳市註冊建築師協會、臺北市建築師公會 及澳門建築師協會合作舉行是次論壇及大獎。學會非常榮幸為論壇及大獎分別邀得香港特 別行政區行政長官梁振英先生，大紫荊勳賢，GBS，JP 及香港特別行政區政府財政司司長 曾俊華先生，大紫荊勳賢， JP 擔任主禮嘉賓。 2013年香港建築師學會兩岸四地建築設計論壇及大獎籌委會主席兼香港建築師學會副會長 戚務誠註冊建築師表示︰「兩岸四地建築設計交流活動淵源深厚，建築創意推陳出新，建 築作品精彩紛呈，鑄造了一座座時代的豐碑。」

Information & Images: HKIA 翻譯: Derek Leung

論壇籌委會主席鄺心怡註冊建築師， MH 表示︰「香港建築師學會兩岸四地建築設計論 壇的構思是透過是次論壇，讓現代建築師可以就更好的資源運用、優質的生活品味及傳 統文化的傳承等議題深入探討，奠下兩岸四地建築文化交流的穩固基石，帶領華夏建築 走到國際領域。」 大獎方面，兩岸四地建築師獲邀提名於十年內建於中國內地、香港、臺灣及澳門等地區的 建築，競逐八個建築類別獎項。提名期內，兩岸四地業界反應十分踴躍，學會收到來自共 逾四十多個不同城市、接近三百份提名作品。 2013年香港建築師學會兩岸四地建築設計大獎籌委會主席盧林註冊建築師表示︰「兩岸四 地建築設計大獎不是比較參賽者的技術及審美觀，而是嘗試捕捉深受建築藝術影響的當代 亞洲及中國文化，以歷史及地緣為背景，令『兩岸』得以成為互相觀摩的對象。」

For more information on CADS, CADA and award winners, log onto / 詳情請登上: www.cadsa.com.hk.

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Asia’s most anticipated built-industry exhibition returns 亞洲最令人引頸期盼的 建築展覽盛事即將登場

Built Industry Professionals are ready once again to congregate at ARCHIDEX 2013, the 14th International Architecture, Interior Design and Building Exhibition held annually in Malaysia’s bustling capital, Kuala Lumpur.

Exhibition 展出日期: 19 - 22 June 2013 Opening Hours 開放時間: 10.00am - 7.00pm Venue 展出地點: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia 馬來西亞吉隆坡會議中心

This year, ARCHIDEX 2013 will be held from 19 to 22 June at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

Winner of MACEOS 2011 - Best Trade Exhibition Award,ARCHIDEX is the region’s most significant trade exhibition and is jointly organised by Malaysia Institute of Architects Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM)* and C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd. ARCHIDEX is where industry professionals congregate to get updated on the latest emerging innovations and information - spanning from new contacts, new materials or products, systems, technologies and other features related to the architecture, interior design and the built industry.

The event gathers the ultimate resources for industry professionals under one roof, from buyers to manufacturer to owners. Industry professionals can conveniently source for their respective industry’s needs while meeting industry providers and experts of the field face-to-face.

As ARCHIDEX has built an unsurpassed reputation, built industry professionals convene each year at this annual showcase for sourcing and learning. This year, ARCHIDEX 2013 expects to attract over 32,000 trade visitors and 500 unique companies to present their product and services.Two International conferences and forums - DATUM:KL (International Architectural Design Conference) and KLDF (Kuala Lumpur Design Forum) also will also be featured in ARCHIDEX.

一年一度的建築界盛事－2013年第14屆國際建築、室內設計及建材展覽會 (ARCHIDEX 2013) 即將於馬來西亞的繁華首府吉隆坡舉行，來自世界各地的建築業專才 將再次聚首一堂。 本屆 ARCHIDEX 將於今年6月19日至22日假吉隆坡會議中心舉行。 2011年獲大馬會議展覽協會 (MACEOS) 頒發最佳貿易展覽獎的得主 ARCHIDEX，是東南 亞地區最具影響力的貿易展覽會，由馬來西亞建築師公會 (PAM)* 及 C.I.S 會議展覽公司聯 合主辦。每年的 ARCHIDEX 展覽期間，來自全球的建築專業人士聚集於此，搜集最新商 家聯絡名冊、新建材或產品、系統 、科技以及其他建築設計相關的創新研發與新知。 活動將眾多供應商齊集一起，從買家、製造商到業主皆有。透過與產業供應商及各領域專 家們面對面接觸，業內專業人士可以很方便地採購所需。 由於 ARCHIDEX 聲譽卓著，建造業專業人士每年也於此聚集採購和學習。今 年， ARCHIDEX 2013 預計將吸引超過32,000人次的專業訪客及500所獨特的企業在此 展示其產品與服務。兩場國際會議和論壇－ DATUM : KL（國際建築設計大會）和 KLDF （吉隆坡設計論壇）也將是此次活動特色之一 。

Don’t miss the best platform that connects built and design industry professional in this four-day event for business and networking purposes.This is a trade exhibition and is open to persons aged 16 years old and above. Admission is free and registration is required before entry.

千萬別錯過這場為期四天，串連建築與設計業專業人士的業務及網絡最佳平台。這是一項 貿易展覽活動，歡迎所有年齡16歲及以上的人士。活動免費入場，參加者需事前報名

* About (PAM) Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM)/Malaysian Institute of Architects - is the national professional institute representing architects in Malaysia.The primary objective of the Institute is for the advancement and elevation of Architecture and the various arts and sciences connected therewith. The Institute provides a framework for its members to operate effectively.

For further information please call 有興趣進一步了解相關資訊，請電話洽詢: +603 7982 4668, or email 或電郵至: info@archidex.com.my

* 關於馬來西亞建築師公會 (PAM)

www.archidex.com.my

馬來西亞建築師公會是全國性專業機構，代表馬來西亞的建築師。該機構的主要目標是為促進與提升 建築業及與其相關的各項藝術與科學，並為成員提供一個有效的操作框架。 14th International Architecture, Interior Design & Building Exhibition, Malaysia

Information & Images: Archidex 14th International Architecture, Interior Design & Building Exhibition, Malaysia

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Leigh & Orange

利安顧問有限公司

Inspired by Humanity, 靈感 • 以人為本 創意 • 持恆致遠 Sustained by Creativity.

Globally acclaimed Hong Kong architecture firm Leigh & Orange occupies a premier position across the profession, not only in relation to its own prestigious reputation dating back 140 years, but also directly pertaining to the history of Hong Kong itself and the tangible architectural legacy the firm has provided through the design and construction of a collection of notable buildings that grace this multi-cultural metropolis.

Founded in Hong Kong in 1874, Leigh & Orange continues to maintain its leading position as a significant force in the markets it serves through inspired architectural design. With unrivalled experience in myriad architectural styles, the firm prides itself on successfully balancing knowledge and innovation in line with client expectations. 利安顧問有限公司，作為全球名列前茅的建築師事務所之一，在香港建築業界始終佔據著特殊的地位， 其140年來的專 業顧問服務及其多成功作品，已經成為香港歷史不可分割的一部分。利安一直在透過與時俱進的設計技能和腳踏實地的 實踐經驗，不斷致力為香港這個多元文化的大都會錦上添花。 利安顧問有限公司成立於1874年，時至今日，依然是香港頗具先鋒意識的建築師事務所之一，這既歸功於始終順應市 場發展的設計靈感和超前意識，同時擁有豐富多樣化的建築種類及變化無窮的建築風格，使利安能夠在廣泛的建築設計 中實踐認知與創新的技術。

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With offices in Asia and the Middle East, Leigh & Orange now employs more than 300 professionals. This international and multicultural talent base promotes the growth and development of the professional careers of each individual within a nurturing and challenging company context and results in leading projects across the built environment and designed by people for people, including such notable projects as Hong Kong Science Park Phase II, Beijing Villa by the Canal, Futian Footbridges, Xing Long International Plaza, Al Shaqab Equestrian Performance Arena and City University Run Run Shaw Creative Media Centre.

While fewer of Leigh & Orange designed structures remain today than is deserved, the contribution it has made to the evolution of the city almost defies comparison. And while humbly acknowledging its place in history and drawing on it for inspiration, the firm also continues to evolve, designing many of the truly inspired contemporary structures that comprise its distinguished body of work and incorporating elegant forms, logical master planning, environmental responsibility and the use of contextually sustainable materials.

Since its establishment, Leigh & Orange has observed four guiding principles that have underscored its success and sustained its unique position as one of most widely respected and time honoured architectural practices in Asia – Integrity, Humanity, Creativity and Sustainability. And even as the manifestation of each of these principles has evolved over time, their fundamentals have remained a constant source of guidance and inspiration.

From Integrity and being true to themselves and their valued clients through a professional and collaborative attitude and consistently delivering beyond clients, to Humanity, whereby each of their projects, no matter the scale is designed by people for people. From Creativity and the pursuit of solutions to simple or complex problems, to Sustainability and the responsibility to empower people, grow the company and help build a sustainable society, these key principles mandate the standards of excellence for which Leigh & Orange are renowned and are central to everything the firm does.

L'Avenue Shanghai Located in Shanghai’s Chang Ning District, L’Avenue Shanghai is a 24-storey commercial development that includes an office tower, four-storey retail podium and four-storey basement, with a total GFA of 140,000 square metres.

Built as a flagship project for one of the world’s most prestigious retail brands, L’Avenue Shanghai is acknowledged as a landmark building in the district and a precursor of future developments in the surrounding area.

In collaboration with conceptual designer Jun Aoki, Leigh & Orange was the architect and lead consultant, delivering the project from schematic design to construction completion.

The unique architectural form conveys the subtle fluidity of the overall design from the tower to the transitional skylight, finishing at the three dimensional, curved formed podium structure.

The free from approach used in the design of the building’s curvaceous and twisting form immediately conjures images of an elegant evening gown formulated through the application of unique craftsmanship and a commitment to perfection, allowing the building to express its elegance through the uniquely shaped and meticulously crafted shop fronts and canopies. The integration of architectural fins and lighting within the building envelope also successfully introduces the concept of a “waterfall” into the design.

BIM software was used to document the organic form of L’Avenue Shanghai’s facade.

Office spaces are benchmarked to international Grade-A standards with high standards of air-quality and acoustically superior spaces with high ceilings and raised floors.The project has achieved LEED Gold certification accreditation and incorporates several innovative sustainable features, such as recycling rainwater for irrigation, recycled construction waste, reduced water consumption and high-energy and efficient plants and equipment, as well as the creation of a large area of green, visually attractive landscape around the building to absorb heat and soften the hard edges usually associated with an urban built structure.

The overall form flows seamlessly from the transitional fan shaped skylight spanning over 60 metres to the natural light-filled atrium space below, where unique terraced arcades seemingly create an outdoor shopping experience within this luxurious and air-conditioned environment. A performance stage situated at the centre of the atrium creates an ideal entertainment space and a focus for visitors, while novel, changing feature walls strategically placed throughout the complex guarantee something new to view during each visit.

The fluidity of form continues its flow onto the skin of the retail mall and is designed to integrate the overall structure and the façade. A 3D shell structure of 175mm reinforced concrete with internal stiffeners is finished with glazed ceramic tiles is capture the subtle sparkle emanating from this dynamic, free from structure. 利安現時擁有超過三百多名員工，在亞洲及中東設有辦事處。由國際化及多元文化背景的 團隊組成，鼓勵員工在專案設計過程中盡展所長，勇於接受挑戰並積極開拓思路，員工專 業技能的進步是公司業務發展的最重要因素，從而設計出多項備受好評的建築項目，包括 眾所周知的香港科學園第二期、北京運河岸上的院子、深圳福田區行人天橋、興隆國際廣 場、多哈Al Shaqab馬術學院暨表演場館以及香港城市大學邵逸夫創意媒體中心等。

Text: Mike Staley and Suzanne Dennis Photos of L’Avenue Shanghai: Jason Findley Photos of Ocean Park: Addison So, Jason Findley and John Nye 翻譯: Bryan Chan and Derek Leung

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L'Avenue Shanghai 尚嘉中心

隨著時代改變，城市外觀早已今非昔比，然而，利安的一些跨越時代的建築設計依然健 存卻並不令人驚異，它們鋒芒內歛的建築形式和充滿靈感的建築細節，優雅地伴隨著香 港人文發展的歷史進程。經歷不斷地蛻變及發展，利安也設計了許多富代表性的現代建 築，融合了優美的建築形態、周詳的規劃理念、對環境保護的責任感以及可持續發展素 材的應用等等。 作為亞洲區備受尊敬的建築師事務所之一，其作品之所以能夠經受住時間的考驗，很大 程度有賴於利安對職業操守的重視，一直以來在專案設計及管理過程中，利安堅持專業 誠信、以人為本、創新思維及持續發展的四大原則。事移世易，這四項原則已經成為利 安持之以恆的核心價值。 利安始終恪守自身信念，貫徹專業協作精神，「誠心至信」致力向客戶提供超過預期的優 良專業服務；利安設計的每一個項目，無論規模大小，始終以用家為設計出發點，表達「 以人為本」的信念；無論何種類型，勇於運用「創新思維」，以尋找最有效的方案；重視 項目的品質也顧及員工的發展，與他們一起並肩成長，共同建設「持續發展」的社會。這 四大原則相互聯繫，各司其職，共同構築利安百年基業的核心支柱。 尚嘉中心 位於上海市長寧區，外型別樹一幟的尚嘉中心包涵著24層高的甲級辦公樓、4層零售商 業裙房及4層地下室，總樓面面積達十四萬平方米。首層和地下室的複式商鋪為顧客提 供了頂級的購物空間，結合國際高端時尚品牌的旗艦店，成為上海這個金融和時尚之都 的嶄新地標。 項目由青木淳建築事務所提供概念設計，並由利安帶領顧問團隊完成方案至施工階段設 計工作。獨特的立面設計把建築物的流線外形從上而下，順著天窗帶到裙房之上，宛如 一位身穿白色晚禮服的優雅貴婦，散發著珠光寶氣的華貴格調，充分顯示出尚嘉中心的 高端品牌形象。 辦公室設計以國際甲級為標準，辦公空間淨高達3米，設有可調節的中央空調系統, 一年四 季均可提供優質的室內空氣環境，並且提供架空地板、優質吸音天花吊頂及高品質的強弱 電配置。同時結合創新的可持續發展設計特點，採用雨水回收系統、高效節能的幕牆設計 和空調設備、降低耗水的設備和相應措施等，令項目獲取了美國綠色建築協會 (LEED) 的 金級認證，建築周邊的綠化景觀更為外形獨特的群房建築增添了動感和生機。 配合整體結構和外觀設計，塔樓婀娜多姿的形態一直伸延到零售商場的裙房之上。跨度達 60米的超大型天窗，為中庭引入大量自然光，創造出環境舒適的室內購物休閒空間。裙房 外牆以175毫米厚的鋼筋混凝土結構及內部加固系統嚴謹打造而成，外立面鑲以一顆顆圓 形彩釉磚，在光影之下強化了建築物的立體感。 整個項目在設計階段均大量運用三維技術及建築資訊模型軟體 (BIM)，大膽創新地利用玻 璃、鋁合金、混凝土等材料打造出流暢柔軟的外形，將建築物的前門外觀塑造成「有機」 形態，加上外牆的線條裝飾及 LED 照明，成功地表達出高山流水的燈光設計概念。

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The Rainforest 熱帶雨林天地

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Leigh & Orange has been involved in the ongoing development, rejuvenation and expansion of theme park attractions in Hong Kong since the 1970s. Catering to continued expectation for an immersive and thrilling experience that is also educational, Ocean Park aims to provide each guest with entertainment and memorable experiences.

Opened in 1977 and situated on the southern side of Hong Kong Island, Ocean Park is Hong Kong's premier educational theme park. Covering more than 915,000 square metres of land, the Park maintains its premier position as a global leader in the provision of worldclass marine attractions, thrill rides and shows divided between two areas: Waterfront and Summit. The Park has consistently reinvented itself and since opening more than 30 years ago has welcomed over 100 million guests.

The recipient of the prestigious 2012 Applause Award, Ocean Park is acknowledged as the world’s top theme park and has secured the most significant recognition within the global attraction industry. Ocean Park in 2012 also clinched another industry accolade as the recipient of three Brass Ring Awards at the IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) Expo in Orlando, Florida, USA. Part of Ocean Park’s $5.5 billion Master Redevelopment Plan completed in 2012, Summit is home to three major attraction areas– Rainforest, Thrill Mountain and Polar Adventure – for which Leigh & Orange was the lead consultant and architect. In 2012, the Leigh & Orange-designed Ocean Park Summit project was honoured at the prestigious MIPIM Asia Awards as the recipient of the Special Jury Award.

Leigh & Orange adopted a comprehensive green approach to the design of Polar Adventure, leveraging upon its close proximity to, and unique insights into, Hong Kong’s climate and conditions, utilising inventive designs and green features to minimise the exhibits’ electricity consumption, while maintaining an optimal living environment for the animals.With all the green features in place, electricity consumption in the new attractions was also successfully lowered by a substantial amount of 34 per cent.

Another key eco-friendly innovation created for Polar Adventure was the diversion of residual cool air from guest areas to the Life Support System and plant room area to reduce the amount of energy needed to cool the machinery. This was also the first such facility in the world to successfully implement this energy-conserving design. In addition, the eco-friendly water-cooled chiller system consumes 50 per cent less electricity than traditional air-cooled chillers and the attraction also uses a thermal wheel that recycles residual cool air to pre-cool incoming fresh air, while carbon dioxide sensors control the fresh air flow rate to match the guest occupancy level in order to conserve energy.

Ocean Park Summit 海洋公園 高峰樂園

The Rainforest experience provides Ocean Park guests with a world-class, family themepark destination where memorable adventures and active exploration are at the heart of the project design philosophy. Additionally, it also promotes a greater understanding of rainforest environments around the world. Guests play, explore and share many themed features, live animal exhibits and a thrilling jungle raft adventure. The total experience expresses the richness of the colours, textures, sounds and smells experienced in the real Amazon jungle. All manmade structures, plantings and interpretive materials also establish and maintain a vocabulary of authenticity to environments found in the Amazon, further providing guests with an improved understanding of the importance, diversity and complexity of rainforest ecosystems.

Thrill Mountain offers a dynamic, high-energy, adrenaline-loaded experience for guests seeking that extra element of surprise and wonderment and creates a space for guests to challenge each on interactive games, while working up the courage to experience the rush of the “front car” on the hyper-Coaster and share the spirit, exhilaration and energy summoned during this truly unique experience.

Polar Adventure 冰極天地

Thrill Mountain 動感天地

Designed as a contemporary boardwalk, inspiration was drawn from the eclectic mix of unique foods and the variety of ride experiences once found in nostalgic seaside resorts, this unique concept was updated and re-imagined for today’s youth culture.

Polar Adventure is a world-class conservation and edutainment platform featuring penguins, walruses, spotted seals and more. The adventure consists of two walk-through attractions. The North Pole Encounter offers views of different species from above and under water, while at the South Pole Spectacular, guests enjoy up-close encounters with penguins in an open exhibit with viewing chambers, balconies and glass-panelled floors offering underwater views. Display and educational interpretive exhibits convey the plight of polar wildlife living under the threat of global climate change.

Ocean Park 海洋公園

The Rainforest 熱帶雨林天地

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自二十世紀70年代開始，利安在香港的主題公園項目上，一直進行著各類型的開發、更 新及擴展，為人熟悉的海洋公園正是其代表作之一。而海洋公園為了迎合普羅大眾對親 歷驚險和接觸大自然的熱切期望，遂不斷努力改進，務求令每位來賓體驗娛樂及教育並 重的難忘經歷。 位處香港島南面的海洋公園揭幕於1977年，佔地91萬5千平方米，主要分成海濱樂園及高 峰樂園兩大區域。多年來，海洋公園一直提供著世界級海洋生物景點，以及驚險遊樂設施 及精彩表演，奠定其全球領導地位。開幕三十多年來，已招待超過一億訪客。 海洋公園被公認是世界級頂尖主題樂園，在全球景點之列穩奪高度讚揚的位置，並獲得 2012年世界最高殊榮的全球最佳主題公園獎 (Applause Award)，同年在國際遊樂園及景 點協會 (IAAPA) 於美國佛羅裡達州奧蘭多市所舉辦的博覽會中，更奪取了三個卓越銅鈴 大獎，獲業界一致表揚及肯定其地位。 海洋公園的總體重建計劃造價達55 億港元，當中的高峰樂園部分已於2012年完成；而 高峰樂園其中的三個景區－熱帶雨林天地、動感天地和冰極天地，均由利安擔任總項目 顧問及建築師之職。同年，高峰樂園更獲得了著名的亞洲國際商業地產投資交易會大獎 (MIPIM Asia Awards) 的評審團特別獎，彰顯其卓越建築設計。 熱帶雨林天地－目的是要為訪客提供難忘的雨林歷險和探索之旅，致力締造一個世界級 主題園地，適合一家共遊。訪客可於雨林中一邊玩樂一邊探索，及一同享用多項特色設 施；包括觀賞活潑的動物百態和體驗驚險刺激的森林木筏，令他們對世界各地的熱帶雨 林環境有更真實的體會。整個園區融合了色彩、質感、聲音和氣味，令人感受深刻，儼 如親歷亞馬遜森林之中。當中所有的建構、植物及說明展示，均足以營造出亞馬遜環境 的豐盛繁茂，進一步為遊人就熱帶雨林生態系統的重要性、多樣性和複雜性提供更精闢 深入的認知。

Polar Adventure 冰極天地

動感天地－旨在為尋找驚喜新奇的遊人提供充滿動感和刺激的極致體驗，他們可以挑戰互 動遊戲、測試乘坐高速過山車的膽量、以及在這個獨特的環境中一起享受澎湃的氣勢、興 奮的心情和無可比擬的能量。 在設計上，動感天地以現代散步道為藍本，但融入了懷舊的海濱度假風情，並結合著各式 機動遊戲及特色美食；這個獨特的概念，為今日的青年文化進行了更新及重新定位。 冰極天地－當中有著企鵝、海象、斑海豹和其他極地動物，是一個世界級保育和教育娛 樂平臺。園區設有兩個主要景點：北極之旅展現水上水下不同海洋生物的景象，而南極 奇觀則可讓訪客近距離接觸企鵝，以及在觀看室、陽臺和玻璃地板一睹水底景色；所有 教育性的佈置及展示均傳達著重要信息－極地野生動物在全球氣候變化的威脅下正艱苦 地生活著。 利安以整全的綠化方案設計出冰極天地，回應香港的氣候和條件，從中也表現出建築師的 獨到見解。利用創新的設計和環保設施，把所有展品的耗電量減至最低，維持著適合動物 生活的環境之餘，更將新景點的電力消耗成功地降低百分之三十四。 冰極天地另一個主要的環保創新意念，是從訪客區把剩餘的冷空氣轉移至維生系統和機房 地方，以減少用來冷卻機器所需要的能量，乃全世界首個成功具備如此節能設計的設施。 此外，相比傳統的風冷式系統，環保型水冷式系統再加上熱輪利用剩餘的冷空氣來預冷鮮 風，令耗電量減少達百分之五十；而二氧化碳感測器又能因應客人的數目來控制清新空氣 的流量，令冰極天地做到真正地有效節能。

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Thrill Mountain 動感天地

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Eye on the future

放眼未來 Under the direction of Leigh & Orange Principals and observance of the standards and guiding principles that have endured for 14 decades, the firm eagerly embraces predictions of a positive future through the continued provision of the highest professional standards and exceptional client services.

Leigh & Orange also acknowledges the many advantages and benefits derived from inheritance of the firm's own history and enthusiastically embraces tradition together with the precedents in culture and place that continue to inspire its architectural creations as the firm continues to evolve and grow through the application of formal methodologies that yield a consistently that yield a consistently noteworthy portfolio of prestigious projects.

As the future beckons and the firm’s horizons continue to expand internationally, so do the opportunities to broaden the scale, type and complexity of projects.

Adept in the management of complex projects and large international teams for technically demanding projects with tight project programmes, Leigh & Orange stands by its track record locally and internationally and welcomes the opportunity to take on bigger challenges in the coming next decades. 延續利安140年來的發展軌跡，利安將以更積極的態度面對未來，並以更高的專業標準挑 戰自己，實現客戶的期盼。 憑籍豐富殷實的歷史成就以及對地方文化的表達熱情， 利安將會繼往開來，堅持四大核心價值，以更高質素的 建築作品實踐公司在原區域內的進一步發展，同時，把 握機遇，繼續拓展國際市場。利安對於高速、高技術、 高要求以及管理大型複雜項目及國際設計團隊的經驗， 將有助進一步開闊項目規模、類型及難度，加上擁有多 年的本地及國際經驗，利安已為迎接任何機會的挑戰做 好了充分的準備。

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London a magnet for savvy Asian property investors 倫敦：吸引精明亞洲房地產投資者的理想地 Long regarded as the most international of all capital cities, London is well and truly back on the radar for savvy Asian property investors. A development boom currently underway is resulting in the construction of a wrath of new luxury residential properties and commercial developments, with leading independent global property consultancy, Knight Frank, a key link between Asian buyers and premier property holdings in the United Kingdom.

comparatively low, with the vacancy rate at 7.2 per cent, which is below the long run average figure. The investment market remains popular with overseas investors, who are now spending more than double the amount on London offices that they did ten years ago and every indication is that this figure will continue to grow year-on-year in 2013, again confirming the attraction of the UK market with global investors.”

Residential investment in The City soars

Both Mimi and John predict continued positive growth in relation to both residential and leasing markets in the United Kingdom for the foreseeable future, a point not lost on Asian investors who are increasingly seeking positive returns on investments made into one of the world’s most popular cities.

“It’s a very positive time in the UK property market,” Mimi Capas, Knight Frank Regional Director, International Project Manager, Asia Pacific stated. Mimi added “In fact, Hong Kong ranked second in relation to the purchase of London new-builds, snapping at the heels of no. 1 ranked Singaporeans, but ahead of no. 3 ranked Malaysian investors who are also making their mark in relation to investment in UK properties.”

“With the investment market in central London witnessing its strongest year since 2007 thanks to a record level of investment by foreign buyers, total investment turnover in 2012 reached £13.8 billion, confirming significant growth year-on-year when compared to £9.6 billion in 2011. Growth has also surpassed the ten-year average of £10.8 billion recorded in the previous decade.” stated John Okell, Surveyor in Central London Investment Market during a recent visit to Hong Kong.

John says that by way of comparison, in 2012, overseas buyers invested some £9.6 billion into London’s property market, the highest figure on record and accounting for nearly 70 per cent of total activity, as compared to year 2000, when overseas buyers accounted for only 24 per cent of deals. Elaborating further, John also confirms that according to Knight Frank research, 2012 was also the fifth consecutive year that foreign investors have accounted for the majority of investment purchases by volume. Further insights into the current state of the residential market in London reveal that transaction levels in 2012 hit £18 billion with 11,900 deals attracting an average price of £1.5 million.

“Prime Central London growth for 2012 hit an average of 8.7 per cent, while specific prime markets in the prestigious areas of Belgravia and Knightsbridge were the star performers at 15 per cent, always a major draw card for international investors,” explains Mimi. “Our analysis of all transactions also revealed that United Kingdom buyers accounted for only 58 per cent of purchases and in the new homes environment in particular, this figure declined even further, decreasing to 27 per cent.”

Mimi further reveals that from a global perspective, Hong Kong, Jakarta and Beijing are currently the only major global cities to have outperformed London in terms of price growth since the depths of the financial crisis in Q1 2009. “In 2012, overseas buyers purchased £2.2 billion of central London new-build properties,” explains Mimi. “This represents an increase of 22 per cent from £1.8 billion in 2011.”

全球首都中，被稱為最國際化的倫敦，一直受精明的亞洲買家追捧。近年，倫敦豪宅和商 業項目持續蓬勃發展，而全球領先的私營房地產顧問服務公司萊坊，正正就是這些英國豪 宅項目和亞洲買家之間的主要聯繫橋樑。 倫敦住宅投資飆升 「目前，英國房地產市場向好。」萊坊亞太區國際投資部地區董事簡佩斯說：「事實上， 香港已超越英國物業投資界頗有地位的馬來西亞，僅次於新加坡成為全球第二大倫敦新建 物業的買家。」 近期來港的萊坊倫敦市中心投資市場測量師 John Okell 續說：「有賴外國買家破紀錄的 投資額，去年是自2007以來倫敦中心區投資表現最好的一年。資料顯示，2012年的總投 資金額為138億英鎊，較2011年的96億英鎊有相當大的增長，高於過去十年平均的108億 英鎊。」他更指出，在2012年，海外買家在倫敦房地產市場投資金額達96億英鎊，為歷年 最高，佔交易總數的百分之70。2000年，海外買家只佔交易的百分之24。

John Okell 進一步闡述，並根據萊坊的研究證實，以物業成交量計算，截至2012年，外 國投資者已連續五年主導市場。深入了解倫敦住宅市場的情況，可以看到2012年的交投 量高達180億英鎊，共達成11,900宗交易，平均價格為150萬英鎊。 此外，簡佩斯表示：「2012年倫敦市中心優質住宅物業價格平均增長高達百分之8.7，而 個別著名地區如 Belgravia 和 Knightsbridge 更錄得高達百分之15的增長，因此一直受國 際投資者青睞。總括我們所有的成交，英國買家只佔百分之58。若只計算新建住宅物業 成交，英國買家的比例則下跌至百分之27。」 簡佩斯續指，從全球的角度來看，自2009年首季度金融海嘯低位以來，香港、雅加達和 北京是目前全球少數的城市，住宅物業價格升幅超越倫敦。 「2012年，海外買家在倫敦市中心所購下的新建物業的金額達22億英鎊。」簡佩斯解釋： 「這相比2011年的18億英鎊增加了百分之22。」 租賃市場門已打開

Leasing market at the ready John Okell 表示：「外國買家主導倫敦寫字樓投資市場已成事實。」 “Foreign buyers dominating the London office investment market has become an established state of affairs,” stated John.“The pound has weakened further in recent weeks, which only increases the logic for overseas investors to buy in London.Also, pricing looks attractive compared to their home markets in many cases.”

John explains that prime yields on offices in The City currently rank at 5 per cent and around 4 per cent for West End offices, whereas in Hong Kong yields on similar properties rate at around 3 per cent. “In 2012, much of the focus was on the safer assets, but in 2013 I expect to see investors taking on more risk, including looking at development sites in order to ride the global economic recovery.”

“From a leasing perspective, the take-up of office space in the leasing market was 9.6 million square feet in 2012, which was down on 2011 (10.7 million square feet), while the vacancy rate (available office space as a percentage of total stock) was 7.2 per cent at the end of 2012, compared to 7.3 per cent at the end of 2011.This was also the first time on record that the United Kingdom economy experienced a recession without the central London vacancy rate increasing.”

John explains that the West End vacancy rate is currently around 5.6 per cent, which is significantly lower than the long-term average of 7.6 per cent. However, he also points out that the office market in The City was a noted bright spot in relation to the overall market, with take-up increasing to 5.8 million square feet in 2012, up from 5.5 million square feet in 2011. In comparison, the vacancy rate in The City was around 8.4 per cent, down from 8.9 per cent on the previous year.

“The City also continues to benefit from a growing cluster of technology, media and telecoms firms who acquired 1.2 million square feet of office space in 2012, representing a 25 per cent increase on 2011,” states John. “London certainly proved in 2012 that it deserves its reputation as a resilient property market. In the leasing market, supply is Text: Suzanne Dennis Image: Knight Frank 翻譯: Derek Leung

他解釋：「最近數星期，英鎊轉弱，更進一步刺激海外投資者在倫敦置業的意慾。此 外，在許多情況下，相比本地市場，倫敦樓價看起來很有吸引力。倫敦市內寫字樓投資 回報率為百分之5，倫敦西區為百分之4左右，而在香港類似物業的回報率則在百分之3 厘左右。」 「2012年，大部分的買家集中投資更安全的資產，但我預料在2013年投資者將可以承擔更 多風險，包括留意更多可發展用地，務令全球經濟復甦。從租賃的角度來看，2012年寫字 樓租賃市場所吸納的樓面面積為 960 萬平方呎，相比2011年的1,070萬平方呎有點回落。 而截至2012年年底，空置率 (則寫字樓可用空間佔總面積的比率) 則為百分之7.2，相比 2011年年底的百分之7.3%略低。這是英國歷年來空置率首次未有在經濟衰退時上升。」

John Okell 解釋：「倫敦西區的空置率目前約為百分之5.6，明顯低於長期平均水平的百分 之7.6。不過，他指出，就整體市場而言，倫敦市中心寫字樓的市場是一個明顯的亮點，從 2011年的550萬平方呎增加至2012年的580萬平方呎。而其空置率則由二零一一年的百分 之8.9下跌至百分之8.4。」 「倫敦市中心繼續受惠於科技增長，2012年，科技、 傳媒及電訊業公司迅速擴展，共吸 納120萬平方呎倫敦市寫字樓空間，比2011年增加百分之25。2012年足以證明倫敦是一 個名副其實具彈性的房地產市場。在租賃市場上，供應相對較低，百分之7.2的空置率， 低於長期平均值。海外買家令投資市場繼續向好，他們在倫敦寫字樓物業市場的投資金 額比十年前高出逾兩倍，，種種跡象顯示在2013年將繼續有年比增長，再次證明英國房 地產市場仍然深受全球投資者歡迎。」 簡佩斯和 John Okell 不約而同預料英國住宅和租賃市場將繼續向好，對於積極尋求投資 回報的亞洲買家而言，在全球最熱門城市中，倫敦不失為 一個理想地方。

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34 INTERVIEW Ms Ada Fung and other department staff attend a condensed site safety training course for directorates 馮宜萱女士及其他部門同事一起出席為 高級職員而設的工地安全訓練講座

Terry, K.C. Ching, Housing Authority Senior Manager Safety and Health 房屋署高級經理 （工程安全及健康）程林桂珍女士

As Hong Kong continues to grow, nearly half of the population lives in government subsidised housing. And it is Hong Kong Housing Authority (HA) safety initiatives that allow for the continued accident-free construction of these seemingly endless tower blocks, whilst at the same time influencing constantly improving standards across the local construction industry.

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Housing Authority initiatives promote safety across construction industry With around 30 active HA construction projects involving over 6,000 onsite workers on the go at any one time, and while work standards and the quality of work produced is paramount, it also goes hand in hand with safety.

As a public sector developer, HA is constantly striving to maximise the use of available resources in its continued provision of quality homes for low-income families with housing needs, however, the safety of onsite personnel ranks as the number one priority above and beyond all other considerations.

The HA adoption of the extensive use of modularisation, mechanisation and prefabrication over many years, along with the benefits derived from proven methodologies for onsite safety, is widely regarded as the forerunner of best practices applied across the industry today.

This has been achieved through the introduction of practical measures, such as hard paved construction, surveillance plus administrative measures for tower-crane lifting, and intensified fall protection for lift shaft work, which go hand in hand with the tightening of safety audits and safety performance assessments, together with the implementation of quarantines for tenders if tenderers or contractors breach safety guidelines or are found involved in specific onsite incidents.

The Housing Authority implements a policy of encouraging contractors to improve and excel in onsite performance by strict adherence to its “five-ZERO” formula, namely

Text: Suzanne Dennis Photo: Hong Kong Housing Authority 翻译: Shane Lau

ZERO accidents, ZERO incidents, ZERO convictions, ZERO complaints and ZERO disputes, and works tirelessly to raise onsite standards and performance and to foster best practices as applied by contractors throughout the procurement process, commencing with the selection of tenderers, the monitoring of contractors’ performance, motivating those who perform and also sanctioning those who fail in their obligations to HA and the industry as a whole.

Specific new HA measures have been applied across the board at all HA project sites to further secure its notable zero-accident record. These include the promoting of new safety-related innovations that are part of the Pay for Safety programme, the launch of HASAS (Housing Authority Safety Audit System) with a “safe system of work approach” in order to further enhance safety auditing in relation to active onsite contracts, the launch of HALENSAS (Housing Authority Lift and Escalator Nominated Sub-contracts Safety Auditing System), a safety audit programme specifically targeting lift works, the launch of SSIP (Surprise Safety Inspection Programme) that focuses on high-risk activities, as well as onsite safety compliance checks in relation to all onsite projects through surprise inspections without any advance notice.

Additional innovations Speaking on behalf of HA, Housing Authority Senior Manager Safety and Health,Terry, K.C. Ching, explains that HA constantly initiates the introduction of new and innovative safety measures through Pay for Safety in order to continue the evolution of onsite safety.

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1) Proper PPE for chiselling works 在開鑿工程時，穿上適當的個人保護裝備 2) Workers wear safety belts with independent safety ropes while dismantling working platforms 在拆解工作平台時，需佩戴安全帶與獨立安全繩 3&4) Tidy metal formwork working area with safe work access 鐵模板存放區井井有條，提供安全進出通道 5) Worker wearing proper PPE for welding work 進行焊接工作時，穿上適當的個人保護裝備 6) Proper safety belts worn when working at height 在高空工作時，穿戴正確的 安全帶 7) Flag man equipped with reflective clothes 交通看守員需穿上反光衣服

“This has stimulated HA’s business partners to also going that extra mile by heralding safety innovations for meaningful purposes,” states Ms Ching. “In effect it is the leveraging of safety innovations that not only help make the construction process safer, but at the same time also assures the terms of quality, efficiency and construction worthiness.”

result of tripping over cables lying on the ground. It also helps reduce the risk of electrical shocks and manual handling operations.”

“These initiatives need to be practicable and contribute to the continued improvement of control measures in relation to the different aspects of safety or health and, for the purpose of conferring recognition in Pay for Safety, have to be validated through safety audits by the Safety Audit Management Office of the Occupational Safety and Health Council.”

Ms Ching explains that at HA, the term “TEAM’ refers to “Together Everyone Achieves More”, and onsite safety training programmes are conducted for resident site staff, professionals and technical works staff, as well as professional service providers in a bid to strengthen core competencies.

Additional recent examples of innovative initiatives introduced in relation to onsite safety include the safe fabrication of large diameter bored piles in factories with tailor-made machines, together with an automatic robotic welding arm, the enhanced efficiency of fabrication requiring two workers and reducing hazards associated with traditional methods which were also labour intensive and required five or six workers to carry out, and also reducing waste and scrap.

“We promote a continuous process of educating our staff and business partners and encouraging them to always strive to improve and excel in their performance,” states Ms Ching.

“Another recent “going the extra mile” initiative involves a 360-degree free rotating hanger system, where the hanger is set up on a steel frame to accommodate a generator and welding set for hanging electricity cables above ground,” states Ms Ching. “As a result hangers can be rotated so that the cables can be relocated easily during the welding work.

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“HA will continue to implement caring safety measures in line with all its projects, as well as future industry developments. We will also examine linking SSIP with Pay for Safety, establish an Occupational Incident & Disease Surveillance System for monitoring accidents and incidents onsite, implement measures to effectively strengthen mechanical plant safety, further strengthen the safety competencies of contractor management personnel, and review the practicality of incorporating the SSIP score index into system scores. In this way we will continue in the pursuance of the “five-ZERO” formula and a safer onsite working environment for everyone.”

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1) Large steel formwork working platform with wire mesh fencing 在大型鋼模板的工作平台加建護欄網 2) Proper barriers provided for electric arc welding 用於焊接時的保護屏障 3) Safe fabrication of large diameter bored pile in factory by machine with automatic robotic welding arm 由專用機械及自動焊接機械臂在工廠進行安全扎結鑽樁鐵籠工序 4) Safety equipment provided for personal protection 個人防護安全設備 5) Protective canopies fixed around the edge of buildings 固定在建築物邊緣的保護簷篷 6) Using mobile hydraulic working platform for reinforcement fixing 使用移動式液壓鋼筋固定工作平台 7) Air monitoring of confined spaces 監測密閉空間的空氣 8) Plastic caps to starter bars 為突出的鋼筋蓋上塑膠帽

香港房屋委員會 致力推動建築安全 隨著香港的持續增長，現時有約近一半的人口居住 在公營資助房屋。因此，香港房屋委員會（以下簡 稱「房委會」）的安全措施，是於推展頻繁的建築 工程時，務求致力減少工地安全事故的風險，並同 時提升業界的安全標準。

房委會的合約管道同期約有三十項工程在進行中，涉及超過六千名工地工作人員；對工 作水準和質素固然看重，但對安全的要求亦是一絲不苟。作為公營發展部門，房委會致 力於善用資源為有住屋需要的低收入家庭提供優質居所，而工程人員的工作安全乃是首 要的考慮因素。 多年來，房委會廣泛地採用組件式單元設計、機械化和預製組件，配合持之以恆的工地 安全為本守則，成為了業界典範。這些顯著的成效亦有賴引入了多項安全舉措，如硬地 施工、塔式起重機的監察及行政措施、升降機槽工作的防墮保護措施、並收緊安全稽核 和安全成效評估準則，以及對違反安全指引或涉及工地安全事故的承建商採取隔離審視 等實際措施。 房委會鼓勵承建商嚴格遵守「五零」公式，即是零意外、零事故、零檢控、零投訴和零糾 紛，以改善承建商的工作表現，並不遺餘力地提高工地安全水準和成效、由選擇投標者至 監察承建商工作表現的整個採購過程中，建立最佳安全的作業模式、鼓勵有表現並懲處沒 有履行對房委會以及建築義務的承建商。 房委會在其轄下的所有工地實施了新措施，以達致零事故的驕人記錄，包括推動綜合安全 支付計劃的革新安全措施、利用系統優化安全稽核制度並提升施工中工地的安全稽核效 能、推出升降機及扶手電梯安全稽核制度和啟動針對高危工作的突擊安全巡查計劃。

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代表房委會的房屋署高級經理（工程安全及健康）程林桂珍女士表示，為了讓工地安全得 以持續提升，房委會不時透過優化綜合安全支付計劃引進創新的安全措施。

程女士解釋說在房委會「團隊」(TEAM) 一詞的意思是指「團隊協作是共同努力的成果」 (Together Everyone Achieves More)。房委會為工地工友、專業及技術人員，以及專業服 務供應商提供工地的安全培訓，以提升核心技能。

程女士說：「這樣可以促使房委會的商業夥伴也多走一步，引入全新的安全措施。利用創 新的技術不但能使建築過程更加安全，同時也確保了質量、效率和價值管理。」 「這些措施必需切實可行及有助於改善監察措施的安健水平，以及必須通過職業安全健康 局轄下安全稽核辦公室的職員審查，才能獲得綜合安全支付計劃的款項支付。」 除此之外，承建商更引進了在工廠用特製機器製造的大直徑鑽孔樁的技術，連同一個自動 機械焊接臂，除了提升效率，亦把傳統所需五至六人的需求減到兩人外，亦大大降低了風 險，同時減少了浪費和製造廢料。 程女士指出：「另一創新措施是採用360度旋轉吊掛系統，當中的吊掛設於鋼框上，內藏發 電機和焊機裝置，方便把電纜吊離地面。吊掛可以旋轉以便電纜移到焊接工作點上。這設 計有助於提高工地的管理效益、減少因被電纜絆倒而發生事故的風險和觸電危機。」

程女士說：「我們致力推動員工與商業夥伴的持續教育，並鼓勵他們改善和提高工作 效能。」 「房委會將為新進工地的工友實施關懷安全措施。我們將研究把突擊安全巡查計劃納入 綜合安全計劃之內、建立工傷及閃失事故和職業病監察系統、落實有效加強機械安全的 措施、加強承建商管理人員的安全培訓和研究把突擊安全巡查計劃所得的分數加入系統 評分的可行性。展望將來，我們將持續實行「五零」公式，以及推動為工地人員建立一 個安全的工作環境。」

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The Express Rail Link Terminus locates at the West Kowloon area is carrying out excavation and concrete casting for the terminus structure. 位於西九龍的高鐵香港段總站正進行挖掘及車站結構工程。

1 (from Right to left 由左至右) Mr T.C. Chew, Projects Director, MTRC 港鐵工程總監周大滄先生; Mr Christopher To, Executive Director, CIC 建造業議會執行總監陶榮先生; Mr Jay H.Walder - CEO of MTRC 港鐵行政總裁韋達誠先生; Mr Steve S. Howarth, Project Safety Manager, MTRC 港鐵工程安全經理 Steve S. Howarth 先生 2 Mr T.C. Chew 周大滄先生 3 Mr T.C. Chew with Housing Department Deputy Director of Housing (Development and Construction) Ms Ada Fung 周大滄先生及房屋署副署長（發展及建築）馮宜萱女士

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Safety Begins with Me Interview with MTRC Projects Director

Visitors to the MTR Corp Ltd. headquarters might have spied it in the lobby, a bronze plaque that spells out the company’s drive to improve workplace safety standards. It is a detailed philosophy playing on themes of involvement, responsibility and flexibility for all parties working on site.

It could ring hollow but MTR Corp is prepared to back the words with Hong Kong’s most far reaching, thoughtful and innovative safety regulations.

At this year’s Lighthouse Club Safety Leadership Awards on 8 March, MTR Corp claimed a gold award in the Client-Developer Category for this year’s most outstanding contribution to safety in the construction industry.

The Client-Developer Award recognises the MTR’s overall leadership role in the construction industry and the company’s passion for health and safety.The most welcomed innovation was a focus on improving the working lives and conditions of frontline construction personnel, and the rapid rate of improvement, the judges said.The award was accepted by projects safety manager Steve Howarth and projects director TC Chew.

Mr Chew later claimed the Lighthouse Club’s Golden Helmet award.The award recognises his efforts in promoting safety in its widest sense, both throughout an organisation and across the wider industry.

“I’m particularly happy to get this recognition as this is an endorsement that the MTR and the team of people with me who believe in promoting safety in construction are moving in the right direction,” he said.

“One never knows whether it’s being accepted as the way forward and one always looks for improvement. This recognition encourages me to move forward and for us to do more.”

That Mr Chew was at the centre of both awards was apt recognition of a vastly experienced construction professional with a 35-year track record in transport projects around the world.

Mr Chew joined MTR Corp in 2010 with a resume that included stints with the Land Transport Authority in Singapore, and responsibility for Bombardier Transportation projects in Kuala Lumpur, Seoul and London.

In Singapore he took charge of road and rail projects that were some of the Lion City’s biggest works projects of the century. He enjoyed a key role in introducing the first automated, driverless North East Line for the Singapore MRT. There were also leadership roles in several light rail projects, the city’s Circle Line projects and the extension of the city’s East West Line past Changi Airport.

As a major engineering client in Hong Kong, the MTR has the power to dramatically improve its safety standards and cause a knock-on effect in industry-wide standards.

But Mr Chew’s role is not hampered by the sheer scale of his portfolio. He is ultimately responsible for an expansion programme that began in 2009 and includes five new railways, spanning 158 contracts on more than 150 sites in Hong Kong, for a cost of HK$179.8 billion – about the GDP of Bolivia.

Mr Chew told PRC Magazine that the awards reflected the company’s collaborative approach to safety, which involved MTR, its contractors and partners.

“I like to push two basic things that we have done for our people and we remind one another constantly. One is a little phrase, ‘safety begins with me’, and the other is ‘don’t walk by’,” Mr Chew said.“These two ideas enshrine our philosophies of caring for workers and improving their safety.”

It is a holistic approach to safety minimising risk for self and for others, by empowering workers to assume responsibility for their fellow worker’s health. Mr Chew said the net result was a combination of trust, empowerment and correction without punitive action by the MTR that “creates a momentum of wanting to do more” between the company, contractor and workers. He calls it Safety Starts With Me. The Golden Helmet has been the industry’s benchmark award for safety since the mid-1990s. Each winner identified by the Lighthouse Club’s select judging panel has placed safety at the top of management’s agenda and used every opportunity to reduce risk, reduce injuries, save lives and family heartache.

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The MTR has launched a number of safety initiatives in the past 12 months that were recognised by the judging panel as industry best practice. Indeed, the MTR has captured imaginations with two industry-wide firsts.The judging panel was impressed by the MTR’s initiative in introducing the project-wide Heat Stress Prevention Guidelines.They are the first construction company in Hong Kong with such guidelines.

The Heat Stress Prevention Campaign gives workers an additional 15 minutes’ break both in the morning and afternoon on days when the Hong Kong Observatory declares a hot weather warning. The programme began last summer and will be developed further this year by offering a powdered energy drink sachet to site workers.

The award was based on a body of research from around the world that shows accident rates increase as heat fatigue increases. “It was one of the concerns we had. With an ageing construction population, hard work under the hot sun is not necessarily an ideal environment,” he said.

Then there is the provision of a Workers Life Insurance Scheme, a mandatory policy for all workers on MTR’s project sites, up to age 69, as well as to cover ancillary staff, cleaners and security guards. Launched last year, the scheme provides HK$200,000 for the family, should a worker die whilst in the company’s employment.

Mr Chew said the insurance programme was one of the most noticeable safety improvements ever made by a construction company. The scheme, unlike any ordinary labour insurance scheme, workmen’s compensation scheme or any kind of insurance scheme, was launched after the company heard complaints from its contractors and labour unions that workers were finding it hard to find adequate cover.

“Nobody, as a client or an employer of subcontractors, has ever bought life insurance for workers, other than their direct staff, before. I think we must be the first in the region, if not the first in the world,” he said.

“The whole thing is not about workplace compensation or any kind of insurance. This is to say to the guys that ‘we believe in you’ and ‘we believe that things can happen that are outside our normal control’.”

A third vital part of the MTR’s safety drive has been in its support of smaller contractors and sub-contractors. Mr Chew said smaller operators often lacked the financial resources to properly instruct and manage an effective site safety programme.The Safety Management System was borne from that need. Mr Chew pushed the development of the booklet and online resources, which are issued free to subcontractors.

He pledged to continue the development of the safety management programme, saying it fits in well with the “learning cycle” the MTR had engaged with its contractors.

The safety management system ties in with the New Worker Caring Programme that helps induct new workers and introduce them to the right safety behaviours, and the iSafe that teaches a personal risk-assessment process before starting work, ensuring individual workers are empowered to ensure safer workplaces.

At the management level, Mr Chew has driven engagement by introducing quarterly Safety Conferences to improve communication, a Safety Improvement Incentive Scheme that rewards the best performed contractors, and Safety Awards to recognise safety leaders.

Mr Chew says he’s preparing to go further this year to engage more positively with the contractors and subcontractors. “We think the big ticket number is about behavioural change. We have started on the first step with Safety Starts With Me,” he said. “If the contractor has that in the front of their minds at the first thing in the morning and throughout the whole day at work, you are beginning to change their behaviour. And that change in behaviour, rather than being a gung-ho, why-should-I-have-to-change-type of worker is what has to change.”

“It’s a small way of making a big difference.”

Shaft excavation works for the construction of Hong Kong University (HKU) station entrances at Pok Fu Lam Road were completed. Structural works have commenced within the shaft to form the entrance. 香港大學站薄扶林道出入口的豎井挖掘工程已完成，現正於豎井內進行結構建造工程。

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2 Spread footing, column and roof construction works are progressing at the depot site in Wong Chuk Hang under South Island Line (East). Completion of the depot site construction works is expected by early 2014. 南港島線(東段) 位於黃竹坑的車廠工地，正進行地基、柱牆及天台樓面工程。預計有關工程將在二零一四年年初完成。

3 Bridge deck construction across Aberdeen Channel for the railway viaduct is in progress. 橫跨香港仔海峽的一段鐵 路高架橋橋面工程正在進行。

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所有訪客在香港鐵路有限公司（港鐵）的總部大堂或會看到一 幅銅匾，表明港鐵改善職場安全標準的決心，亦同時展示港鐵 為每一位在工地工作的人員所奉行以參與、盡責和靈活為主軸 的一套詳盡哲學。

安全由我做起 專訪港鐵工程總監 那當然不是一紙空文，因港鐵制訂的全是最深遠、周詳和創新的安全規定，所以匾上其 實字字珠璣，擲地有聲。 港鐵在今年3月8日舉行的明建會安全典範大獎頒獎典禮上囊括了一項金獎：客戶－發展商 類別的金獎，表揚其過去一年於建築業安全維護範疇方面的突出表現。 「客戶－發展商類別金獎」旨在嘉許港鐵於建築業整體的領導者角色，並表揚港鐵對提 高健康和安全意識的熱忱。評審總結港鐵最教人津津樂道的創新思維，就是專注優化 並加速改善前線施工人員的工作環境和情況；當日由工程總監周大滄和項目安全經理 Steve Howarth 上台領取獎項。 周氏亦同時獲頒金盔獎。該獎項旨在表彰在行業內外在倡導最廣義安全方面表現卓越的 人士。 周氏說：「我非常高興能夠獲得到這個獎項，是對港鐵及我和我的團隊深信推動建築安全 的認同，而我們亦朝正確方向邁步向前。」

過去12個月，港鐵推出了一系列安全措施，均獲明建會選評小組認受為業內的最佳實踐方 案。事實上，港鐵構想出兩個業內「第一」，其中所倡議的是以香港首家建築公司的身份 引進預防中暑準則項目，明建會選評小組因此而留下深刻印象。 這個預防中暑計劃所指的是，當香港天文台發出酷熱天氣警告，港鐵將會於上午和下午的 工作時段，為員工多給額外15分鐘休息時間。該計劃於去年夏天開始，而今年港鐵更加會 向每位工地工人提供粉末狀能量飲料衝劑小袋，進一步改善工人待遇。 為港鐵贏取獎項的這個計劃是世界各地多項研究的成果，顯示當熱疲勞增加，意外事故的 發生率也相對提高。 他表示，「這是我們所關注的問題之一：建築工人的人口日趨老化， 要在烈日當空下幹活，是一份不容易的工作。」 有鑑於此，港鐵已強制性地為所有工地工人、輔助人員、清潔工人和保安員提供人壽保 險計劃，投保年期至69歲為止。此壽保計劃於去年推行，說明萬一港鐵工人於受僱期間 死亡，港鐵會向該家庭提供20萬港元的援助。

「誰也不知道這做法是否會被認定為正確方向，所以人會不斷尋找改善方案，如今得到此 獎項，鼓勵我及我的團隊向前邁進，多做一點。」

周氏說，這壽保計劃不是一般的勞工保險, 工傷賠償或任何形式的保險，是建築公司有史 以來所推出的最顯著安全優化行動。。港鐵曾聽到承包商投訴其工地員工難以找到足夠 保障，於是推行此計劃惠及有關員工。

周大滄先生之所以是這兩大獎項的靈魂人物，全因為他在全球交通運輸工程項目上累積了 共35年的豐富經驗，乃建造專業界裡無人不曉的佼佼者。

他說：「從來沒有客戶或承包商的雇主為工人購買人壽保險；即使不是世界第一，我認為 我們也一定是區內第一。」

周氏於2010年加盟港鐵公司，曾負責新加坡陸路交通管理局，以及運輸設備製造商龐巴迪 位於吉隆坡、首爾和倫敦等多個項目。在新加坡，他掌管公路和鐵路項目，當中更有獅城 世紀以來最大的工程項目，其中主要往績包括為新加坡地鐵有限公司引進第一條全自動化 無人駕駛東北鐵路線。他同時在幾個輕軌項目擔任領導角色，包括新加坡地鐵的環線項目 和途經樟宜機場的東西鐵路線延伸段。

「事情到底不是職場上的賠償或任何形式的保險，這實際是對身邊的人說：『我們相信 你』，『我們認為事情在正常控制範圍以外同樣可以發生。』」

作為香港一個主要工程建造商，港鐵有能力大大提升安全標準，並為同業帶來鏈鎖效應。 而周先生的角色並因他掌管龐大工程項目而受到影響；他最終肩負始於2009年在香港開展 的擴建項目，包括需要簽訂158項合約、涵蓋超過150幅工地的5條新鐵路，造價達1,798億 港元，相等於整個玻利維亞全年的國內生產總值。 周氏向《 PRC 雜誌》表示，這兩個獎項，反映出港鐵採用由公司本身、承包商和合作夥 伴共同參與的建築安全協作模式，。 「我喜歡推動我們為身邊的人所做的兩種基本東西，並時刻提醒對方。其中一個短句為 『 safety begins with me (安全由我做起)』，另一句則為『 don't walk by (不要視而不見) 』。」周氏說：「這兩個想法彰顯我們對工人的關心，和改善他們安全條件的哲學。」 授權工人為其他同事的安全健康承擔責任，並為自己和他人的風險降至最低，是重視安 全的整全方向。周氏說，這方向的結果是港鐵結合了信任、授權和修正，他摒棄懲罰性 行為，在公司、承包商和工人之間「發揚想要做得更多的動力」，即是他稱之為的「安 全由我做起」。 金盔是自上世紀90年代中期以來，嘉許業界安全的代表性獎項。每一個明建會選評小組確 定的獲獎單位都把安全置於企管議程的第一位，並利用一切機會降低風險，減少傷亡，挽 救生命和避免員工的家庭可能體嘗錐心之痛。

港鐵的安全行動的第三個主要組成部分是一直對規模較小的承包商的支持。周氏認為， 較小的運營單位往往缺乏財政資源，適切和有效地指導及管理工地的安全程序，安全管 理系統於是應運而生。周氏表示，積極的行動包括向承包商免費分發安全意識小冊子和 共用相關的網上資源。 他承諾繼續發展安全管理系統，並表示這正好配合港鐵為配合其承包商而設的「學習週 期」。該安全管理系統與新員工關懷計劃關係密切，有助引導新員工瞭解並向他們介紹 正確安全行為的重要性，以及教導他們在開始工作之前執行教授個人風險評估過程的 「iSafe」，確保每位員工有權享用安全的工作環境。 在管理層方面，周氏主張舉辦季度安全會議，帶動他們參與，從而改善彼此的溝通；又 推行安全改進獎勵計劃，獎勵表現最好的承包商；還有特設安全獎項，表揚安全至上的 領導層員工。 周氏稱這是加強安全意識的「拋磚引玉」方法，並準備今年加大力度，積極爭取更多承 包商和分包商參與。 他說：「一切關乎行為上的改變。我們剛開始透過『安全由我做起』跨出第一步。如果 每天一大清早，承包商的腦海已有這個安全意識觀念，證明你已經開始改變他們的行 為。而這種行為上的改變，影響著一個只懂賣力和質疑改變思想的人，是一定要作出的 改變。」 「滴水穿石，小事往往可成大改變。」

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1 Tunnelling works of the section between Yau Ma Tei Station and Whampoa Station of Kwun Tong Line Extension are being carried out by drill and blast method.The photo shows workers conducting temporary support works for the excavated tunnel face. 觀塘線延長工程正在紅磡船景街/德安街及紅磡道/德民街交界，以明挖回 填方式建造黃埔站，車站落成後，將成為日後港鐵觀塘線終點站。

2 Cut-and-cover works are being carried out in Shung King Street/ Tak On Street and Hung Hom Road/ Tak Man Street in Hung Hom area for the construction of Whampoa Station of Kwun Tong Line Extension. It will become the terminus of

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MTR Kwun Tong Line upon commissioning. 觀塘線延長工程正在紅磡船景街/德安 街及紅磡道/德民街交界，以明挖回填方式建造黃埔站，車站落成後，將成為日 後港鐵觀塘線終點站。

3 The blasting of the Hong Kong University Station of the West Island Line is complete, structural works are taking place. Concrete lining works are carried out by the steel shutter to provide a permanent support to the tunnel. 西港島線香港 大學站的爆破工程已完成, 現正進行結構建造工程。混凝土隧道壁建造工程以隧 道襯砌鋼模建造，為隧道提供永久的結構保護功能。

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Shown in the photo are spread footing, column and roof construction works underway at the depot site in Wong Chuk Hang under South Island Line (East) with completion expected by early 2014.

Wong Chuk Hang Station is progressing with structural work being carried out at track, platform and plantroom levels while foundation work is being carried out for Entrance A. 圖片為南港島線 (東段)位於黃竹坑的車廠工地，正進行地基、柱牆及天臺樓面工程，預計於二零一四年年初完 成。黃竹坑站則正進行月臺、軌道層及機房結構工程，及A出口的地基工程。

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Lighthouse Club – Proper working platform provided for column reinforcement bar fixing. Image courtesy of Hong Kong Housing Authority.

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1) (left to right) Kyran Sze, Aedas; S.S.Tai, DSD; Kevin Lee, CEDD; Chan Chi-ming, CEDD; T.C. Chew, MTRC; Steve S. Howarth, MTRC; Philco Wong, MTRC; Roderic Hockin, MTRC; Ian Askew, Lambeth; unknown; Ted Lawton, Lambeth; unknown and unknown 2) Ada Fung, Housing Department Deputy Director of Housing (Development and Construction) and John Battersby, LHC

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– Safety Awards The best run safety programmes in Hong Kong’s construction industry were lauded at The Lighthouse Club’s Safety Awards last month, with top honours won by two government civil engineering departments, Lambeth Associates, Aedas and MTR Corp Ltd. At the 8 March ceremony, the Lighthouse Club’s safety committee chairman Mark Divers spelled out the purpose of the awards as a leading recognition for organisations who put safety at the forefront of their business ethics and activities. He said the awards “promote good health and safety leadership and management which is the main purpose of this evening with the presentations of the Lighthouse Club and Construction Industry Council Safety Leadership Awards and the Golden Helmet Award.”

The highlight of the evening is the Golden Helmet award. Mr Divers said it celebrated the work of an individual with exemplary safety leadership within the construction industry.

This year’s winner was the director of the MTR Corp’s projects division, T.C. Chew (see page 38). MTR Corp also claimed the gold trophy in the Client-Developer category of the safety awards.

A rarity among industry groups, including Hong Kong’s construction industry, the Lighthouse Club is proudly apolitical. It operates in an environment closer to collegial than it is corporate. But that’s not to say its members do not appreciate professionalism.

They are passionately devoted to the club’s leading raison d'être: safety.

Since 1986, the Lighthouse Club has been a significant force for good in Hong Kong’s construction industry. At a time when safety was often a secondary consideration and the pursuit of profit was the single most important driving force on construction sites, the club bought together concerned members of the industry, working across the entire spectrum of construction. The first members shared a common desire to look out for the people that construction would not – or could not – take care of. They have helped make safety a banner issue.

Move forward 27 years, and the club has developed a presence throughout the Middle East, the Asia-Pacific region and has spread from Britain, right across Europe.

The Lighthouse Club Benevolent Fund is a source of financial aid and development for construction workers around Asia.The fund’s aims vary according to need but the uniting theme is funding for workers’ needs. In Thailand, the fund provides direct aid to fund and finance the operation of schools. In the Philippines, the fund is deployed to sponsor children studying a trade or profession tied to the construction industry.

At the club’s homebase in Britain, the fund was established in the 1960s with a more traditional scope of providing charity to the victims of workplace accidents or serious illness, and to supporting families that lose their bread-winners in fatal accidents.

Text: Michael Hoare Images:Vincent Ngai 翻譯: Richard Lee

The club’s deputy chairman in Hong Kong, John Battersby, is quick to point out that at the heart of the club is the promotion of fellowship. An ethos of openness and camaraderie is crucial and it is underpinned by communication between the club’s membership.

Excellent communication is also at the heart of each of the winning submissions at this year’s safety awards.

The club’s Leadership Awards were born during discussions within the construction group at The British Chamber of Commerce. Overlooked by some in construction, the chamber felt site safety was an issue too big to ignore.

The Client-Developer Category celebrates “exemplary safety leadership” for the lifespan of a project, from inception to design and on the site. The category includes government departments and two claimed a joint silver award this year.The judging panel, led by Hong Kong University academic Steve Rowlinson, awarded the trophy to the Civil Engineering and Development Department and the Drainage Services Department.

The Hong Kong government’s drainage department covers some of the most dangerous and inhospitable sites in the city – from tunnelling 160 metres underground, to the rooftops of the city’s towering skyscrapers – but is one of the government’s smallest engineering groups.

Drainage Services Department, deputy director Tsui Wai told PRC magazine the Harbour Area Treatment Scheme was a massive project, whose second stage was now in full swing. At an estimated cost of HK$17.2 billion, the second stage will connect eight sewerage treatment plants on Hong Kong Island to the city’s main water treatment site on Stonecutter’s Island.

“About 10 years ago with Stage 1 there were quite a lot of accidents because tunnel works are inherently dangerous. Of course the more hazardous it is, the more effort you can put into safety. That’s why we put a lot of effort into safety,” he said.

The department has run five individual safety campaigns over the past six months, in addition to training and education mandated by law. The department works closely with the Labour Department and invites other specialist bodies to consult on specific issues.

Accident rates have fallen substantially.The drainage department is considered one of the government’s better performing departments with 0.24 non-fatal accidents recorded per 100,000 man-hours worked last year, according to government data.

“I think the big turnaround is human factors. Before the project was at the centre but we are shifting a little bit.The project is still important but I think the people, the staff, are now more in the picture. Whether our projects are successful or not depends on the people.

‘People’ includes ourselves, as well as the contractors and the consultants.”

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2 1 1) MTR Project Division Management Team with MTRC CEO Jay H. Walder (centre) and T.C. Chew, Projects Director, MTRC (centre-left) 2) T.C.Chew, MTRC; Ian Askew, Lambeth; Ted Lawton, Lambeth 3) S.S.Tai, DSD; Chan Chi-ming, CEDD 4) Steve S. Howarth, MTRC 5) John Battersby, LHC 6) S.S.Tai, DSD (right) 7) Kyran Sze, Aedas (right) 8) (left to right) Chan Chi-ming, CEDD; Christopher To, CIC; Stephen Kung, CEDD

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Wai added the foundation for an improvement in safety had come from building more meaningful relationships with contractors, and introducing better lines of communication with their management and workers.

An increase in site visits to gauge working conditions, combined with regular meetings to communicate schedules, details and push for safer conditions were now baked into the department’s policy from the top directors down.

Wai concludes, “Safety is the team’s problem but before you can get to that, you have to build a team.”

Civil Engineering and Development Department deputy director Chan Chi-ming helps administer a HK$3.5-billion project budget each year on jobs that cover the length and breadth of Hong Kong.

“I think what sets us apart is the degree of attention that we pay to safety,” he said.

“In the past couple of years we have introduced our own annual commendation and award scheme. Every quarter we issue commendation letters and once a year we issue an annual award.”

The department also claimed a silver award for making a “mature health and safety management system” part of daily business, Mr Divers said. The department had shown leadership and a displayed a unique focus on research to drive effective safety improvement programmes.

Mr Chan told PRC magazine the department was dedicated to integrating the best practices of construction from the West and applying them in Hong Kong. It had beefed

up its programme of site visits, with 131 site visits by directorate-level staff in the past year. The department’s safety and environmental adviser, Kevin LEE, said the strong on-site presence was paired with training, teaching, audits, morning safety briefings and fortnightly safety talks – as a standard. It also provided a free-of-charge safety plan to smaller contractors.

“These are not just figures.There are stories and families behind them,” Mr Lee said.Apart from dedicated resources to monitor site safety and manage an independent grading system of its contractors, the department has flagged two important initiatives. It plans to write more contracts specifying that uniforms must be worn by contractors and it is investigating more academic research into all on-site safety breaches.

“If we can reduce near misses, eventually, we can reduce the serious ones. We need to have a system where all near-miss incidents are reported. That would eventually help improve safety,” Mr Chan said.

The Lighthouse Club’s Safety Awards are a must for any construction company serious about safety and invaluable to maintaining the highest standards. Mr Chan said the award was an achievement, but also a significant motivating force to continue to improve.

Aedas senior director Kyran Sze sees his company’s award as encouraging. “The award is good encouragement of Aedas’ strong effort in making our building sites safe,” he said.

With solid support from the industry, The Lighthouse Club is lighting a safe path that others can follow.

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The judges of The Lighthouse Club Safety Awards have a message for would-be winners of the construction industry’s premier workplace safety prize: keep going.

The chief judge of this year’s award, Hong Kong University Professor Steve Rowlinson, says the standard of entries has increased in line with the construction industry’s increasing emphasis on safety.

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“The quality of the presentations to the judging panel has improved dramatically over the past three years,” he told PRC magazine. “The judging panel was extremely impressed with all the presentations this year.”

The club’s judging panel included the Safety Committee chairman, Mark Divers, Prof. Rowlinson, Angela Yuen, Gary Tse, Ian Chung, Tony Small, K.C. Ng, Daron Leung, Stewart Saunders, and Donald Gray.

Prof. Rowlinson, a construction safety expert with the Faculty of Architecture’s Department of Real Estate and Construction, recommended entrants to the awards focus on quality.

With the ever increasing number of entries to the annual awards, the competition for the top awards has also increased. But Prof. Rowlinson said that should not deter the construction industry from getting involved, even increasing their effort.

“The decision of the panel was unanimous in choosing the winners but it was obvious that all of the candidates are potential winners in the future,” he said. “Each of the candidates could easily have won in previous years but the two winning presentations this year were outstanding.”

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This year’s Gold Awards went to Lambeth Associates for safety leadership in the ArchitectConsultant category and to the MTR Corp in the Client-Developer Category.

For next year’s awards, he recommends following the lead of some of this year’s best award submissions.

“The presentations are varied, they are innovative and they present the case for the candidates in an exemplary manner,” he said.

Prof. Rowlinson said the committee was pleased with the commitment of the companies.

Their dedication to improving workplace safety in Hong Kong and further afield was something to be commended.

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“The industry is to be complimented for the effort that is put into managing safety and ensuring that workers go home safely every evening to their families,” he said. 明建會「安全典範大獎」作為建築業工地安全方面最高榮譽，其評審對參賽組織的訊息 為：砥礪奮進，繼續前行。作為本屆大獎的首席評審，香港大學的 Steve Rowlinson 教 授認為參加組織的優秀表現，正隨著整體建築業強調安全的步伐而進步。 他對《 PRC 建設》表示：「參賽項目介紹報告的質素，在過去三年內出現很大的躍進。 本年度所有參賽的介紹報告，均給予評審團深刻難忘的印象。」 本屆評審團包括了明建會安全委員會主席 Mark Divers 、 Peter Barry 、胡世謙、

David Parkin 以及 Rowlinson 教授。 Rowlinson 教授身為香港大學房地產及建設系的工業安全專家，建議參賽組織將質量放在 第一。當每年參賽組織數目增加時，競爭自然更為激烈；Rowlinson 教授則鼓勵大家繼續 努力參與，在安全工夫上全力以赴。 他表示：「雖然獲獎之作乃評審團一致決定，但所有候選組織均擁有潛質在日後獲獎。 本年度的所有候選組織，若在先兩年前參賽便已可能勝出，但本屆的兩個得獎作品實在 非常傑出。」 本年度的「顧問工程師/建築師」類別的金獎，由琳寶工程顧問有限公司獲得，而港鐵公 司則獲得「客戶及發展商」類別的金獎。 在展望明年時，他建議以本年獲獎項目作典範。 「本年度的介紹報告可謂多姿多彩，很出色地介紹其安全工作並充滿了創意。」

Rowlinson 教授表示，委員會對不同企業在安全方面的投入感到滿意，他們在香港及其他 地方盡力提高工地安全，表現值得嘉許。 8

「整個業界努力地作出安全管理，讓工友們可以安全工作，也為其家庭幸福作保證，值 得大受讚揚。」

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Above: Hugh Wu, LHC; T.C. Chew, MTRC; Maggie So, MTRC; Philco Wong, MTRC

明建會「安全典範大獎」 明建會剛頒發了「安全典範大獎」獎項，表揚香港建造業中出色執行的安全計劃，當中的 最高獎項得主包括了政府旗下兩個土木工程有關部門、琳寶工程顧問有限公司、凱達環球 以及香港鐵路有限公司。 在三月八日舉行的頒獎典禮中，明建會安全委員會主席 Mark Divers 重申頒發獎項之目 的，藉著獎項表揚把安全考慮凌駕於商業倫理及活動之上的機構。他表明「由明建會和建 造業議會所頒發的建造業安全典範大獎以及金盔獎，能鼓勵機構在健康和安全方面作出優 秀的領導及管理，是舉行頒獎典禮的宗旨。」 當晚的高潮為頒發金盔獎；據 Divers 所言，該獎項為表揚個別人士在建築安全方面的傑出 領導和貢獻，而本年度得主為港鐵公司工程總監周大滄(詳情請參閱38頁)，而港鐵更同時 獲得「客戶及發展商」類別的金獎。 明建會在香港不同工業協會中難得一見，不帶任何政治色彩及背景，整體運作類似共 同倡導多於商業運作，但這並不等於輕視專業精神，而是把創辦的主要目的－「安全」 放在首位。 明建會自1986年起便為香港建造業帶來正面的推動，當時在建築工地的唯一重要考 慮為獲利，遠駕於安全之上；而明建會匯集了對此關注的業界人士，於整個建築業不同 層面中作出努力。會員同心齊志，關心其時建築業不作關注或無力理會的一群，並高舉 安全議題。 經過多年的發展，明建會的分會遍佈中東及亞太地區，並從英國發展到歐洲各地。明建 會慈善基金更為亞洲的建造業人士提供金錢上的支援和發展。基金根據需要而作不同運 用，但皆以業內人士需要為宗旨。基金在泰國提供經費支持學校運作，而在菲律賓則贊 助青少年學習建造業有關的手藝或專業。源於英國的明建會，早於1960年代便建立了慈 善基金，提供金錢支援予工傷意外的的建造業人士，當中包括因工受傷或患疾人士，或 是支援死者家屬。 明建會香港分會副主席 John Battersby 指出，明建會的中心精神為推廣會員間的聯繫， 在會內營造坦率和忠誠的風氣並重視溝通；而溝通也正是本年所有安全獎項得主的成功 之道。 明建會的「安全領導才能獎」由英國商會內建築業人士經過討論而設立。商會認為安全這 議題未被部份建築業界關注，但其重要性卻不容忽視。

渠務署於過去六個月內舉辦了五個不同的安全活動，並安排法定要求的培訓及教育。部 門與勞工署緊密合作，並於個別問題上邀請了專門機構作諮詢。渠務署的事故發生率大 幅下降，更成為政府中安全表現較佳的部門之一；根據政府資料顯示，於上年十萬工時 意外率低至0.24個工傷。 「我相信是人為因素促使這顯著的改善。起初我們只著重在項目上，才慢慢的作改變；項 目現在固然重要，但當中的相關人等和員工到現在更備受關注，項目成功與否也取決於當 中的人眾。這些『人眾』包括了我們，同時也包括了承建商和顧問。」 此外，徐偉也表示安全的改善紮根於跟承建商建立更具意義的關係，並與其管理及工作 人員作出更好的溝通。整個部門的政策從上至下作出根深蒂固的改動，包括了更多的工 地視察以衡量工作環境，加上定期召開會議，在時間表和細節上作出溝通，並竭力營造 安全的工作條件。 徐氏作出結論：「『安全』是關乎整個工作團隊的問題。但要處理的話，必須先建立 好團隊。」 土木工程拓展署副署長陳志明每年處理總值達35億港元的項目，範圍涵蓋整個香港。他表 示：「我認為部門較為突出的是對安全的重視程度。在過往數年，我們引入了自己的年度 表彰和獎勵計劃，在每一個季度發出嘉許信，並每年度頒發獎項。」 Divers 指出該部門獲得銀獎的一個原因為把「成熟完善的健康和安全管理系統」融入日常 運作當中。部門更作領導地進行精闢的研究，促成有效的安全改善計劃。 陳氏對本刊表示，部門專心致志，將西方建築之最佳實踐方法在香港實行，增加工地視 察活動，於上年作出多達131次的署長級官員實地視察；安全及環境顧問組高級工程師 利國鴻先生表示，高度的實地參與，配合培訓、教育、審核和安全早會簡報，以及每兩 星期舉辦的安全講座，成為運作的標準模式。部門也同時為規模較小的承建商提供免費 的安全計劃。利國鴻指出：「這些不單單是一些數字，其實更包括了很多的故事和家庭 在背後。」 除了投入專門的資源去監察工地安全，並為承建商作出獨立的評級系統，部門更發起兩 項重要倡議，計劃在更多的合同內規定承建商必須穿戴制服，以及在工地安全漏洞方面 作出更多學術研究。

「客戶及發展商」類別的獎項表揚在工程項目的構思、設計和施工都致力推動工業安全、 領導卓越，堪稱楷模的僱主 (包括政府部門)及發展商，今年由兩個政府部門共同獲得銀獎。 評審團由香港大學學者 Steve Rowlinson 主領，將獎項頒予土木工程拓展署和渠務署。

陳志明表示：「如果我們能減少險失事故，便可減低更嚴重事故的發生。我們需要制定系 統，記錄所有險失事故，最終將有助提高安全性。」對任何有心在安全上維持最高標準的 建築機構而言，明建會的「安全典範大獎」可謂最高度的讚許。陳氏認為獲獎固然是一項 成就，同時也注入強大的動力，繼續精益求精。

香港政府渠務署服務遍及香港一些最為險峻及渺無人煙的地域，當中包括地底深達160米 的隧道，或是高聳入雲的大廈樓頂，但渠務署卻是政府規模較小的工程部門之一。

凱達環球有限公司董事總經理施家殷先生對獲獎感到振奮：「這個獎項對凱達環球促使建 築工地安全所付出的努力作了認同，是一個很好的鼓勵。」

渠務署副署長徐偉先生對《 PRC 建設》表示，「淨化海港計劃」這龐大計劃現已進入第 二期階段甲，估計耗資172億元，將連繫香港島八所污水處理廠並建造污水隧道系統，把 現時未經處理的污水輸送到昂船洲污水處理廠作處理。

明建會得到業界的穩固支持，定當為整個行業的工作者繼續發熱發亮，在安全上擔當嚮 導和明燈的角色。

徐偉表示：「在10年前進行第一期建造工程期間，發生了若干意外，因為隧洞工程確實 帶有相當的危險性。工程帶有危險，便要在安全方面下更多工夫；故此我們在安全工作 上竭盡心力。」

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Construction Safety Week 2013 Sees Industry Stakeholders Work Hand-in-Hand to Achieve “Zero Accident” Following the great success of the Construction Safety Week in 2012, the industry-wide safety promotional campaign, jointly organised by the Development Bureau (DEVB) and the Construction Industry Council (CIC), returns in May this year with newly introduced initiatives and awards.

The Construction Safety Week will be held from 27 - 31 May, 2013. The campaign continues to reinforce the theme of “zero accident” and encourages industry stakeholders to work together to realise the goal of a zero-accident environment.

A series of activities, including the Zero Accident Declaration Ceremony, a conference on experience sharing and reflection among industry practitioners, site visits and an award presentation ceremony of Considerate Contractors Site Award Scheme 2012, will be launched during the 2013 campaign. Construction Safety Week 2013 will also introduce a number of new initiatives and award schemes to further foster a work safety culture and environment. These include Safety Pal, Zero Accident Ambassador Award and the Innovative Safety Initiative Award 2013.

• Safety Pal aims to enhance the safety awareness of frontline supervisors and workers. Construction supervisors and workers becoming Safety Pals will be eligible to join a series of safety promotional activities and receive regular construction safety advice.

• Zero Accident Ambassador Award – Construction workers with outstanding performance in construction safety will be nominated as “Zero Accident Ambassadors”.

This award aims to recognize workers for their commitment in working towards a zero-accident site environment and further encourage them and their peers to continue with this goal.

• Innovative Safety Initiative Award 2013 – Contractors and subcontractors who implemented innovative safety initiatives in 2012 will be invited to submit entries to compete for the “Innovative Safety Initiative Award 2013”.

“Some 510 organisations and over 31,000 individuals from the construction industry pledged their support to working towards the target of ‘zero accident’ through the signing of the Joint Declaration launched during Construction Safety Week 2012. With the launch of a second, more comprehensive, campaign this year, we are looking forward to seeing even greater support and participation from the industry,” a spokesman for the Development Bureau said.

建造業安全周2013 推動業界攜手同心實現「地盤零意外」 發展局和建造業議會去年合辦建造業安全推廣活動「建造業安全周」，獲得業界廣泛支 持。主辦單位今年再接再厲，並加入更多活動及獎項，冀進一步提高建造業的安全意識， 推動業界各階層對工地安全的承擔。 「建造業安全周」將於五月二十七日至三十一日舉行。今年的活動繼續以「零意外」為主 題，鼓勵業內持分者進一步攜手合作，同心締造「零意外」的地盤環境。 「建造業安全周2013」舉行期間將進行多項活動，包括零意外誓師大會、圍繞建造業從業 員經驗分享及反思的研討會、工地參觀以及2012年公德地盤嘉許計劃頒獎典禮。 為進一步加強工地安全文化及環境，建造業安全周2013將增設一系列活動及獎勵計劃， 包括安全之友、零意外大使獎及2013 創意工程安全獎。

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安全之友：「安全之友」旨在提高前線地盤監工及工友的安全意識。成為安全之友的 前線地盤監工及工友可參加一系列安全推廣活動，及定期收到建造業安全資訊。 零意外大使獎：在地盤安全方面表現出色的工友，將獲提名為「零意外大使」以作表 揚，並鼓勵他們及其他工友繼續努力，以達至地盤「零意外」的目標。 2013 創意工程安全獎：凡於2012年採取了創新工程安全措施的承建商及分包商，均 會獲邀競逐「2013 創意工程安全獎」。

發展局發言人表示：「逾510個建造業團體及31,000位從業員於去年的建造業安全周簽署 《聯合宣言》，齊心響應『零意外』的目標。今年我們再接再厲，舉辦更全面的建造業安 全周2013，期望業界能給予更大的支持和更加積極參與。」

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1) MTR Express Rail Link project 港鐵高鐵項目 2) Michael Fong Hok-shing (right), Chief Assistant Secretary for Development Bureau (Works) presents the Gold Award for 'Leadership in Safety' to Ian Askew (middle), General Manager of Lambeth Associates and Ted Lawton, Engineering Development Manager of Lambeth Associates 發展局總助理秘書長（工務）方學誠先生將「安全領導」金獎授予琳寶工程顧問有限公司的 董事及總經理Ian Askew（中）及工程發展經理 Ted Lawton 先生。 3) MTR West Island Line project 港鐵西港島線項目 4) The innovative Mechanised Construction brings the benefits of factory production (automation, speed, efficiency) to the construction worksite. 創新的機械化建築能為地盤帶來多方面的效益，包括增強工序自動化，加快工程進度和效率等。

There has been a quiet revolution taking place at the Quarry Bay offices of Lambeth Associates Ltd. (A member of the Gammon Group) through a process that weaves together communications at all levels of a construction project; the Lambeth engineering design consultancy is building an industry leading system to manage change and thereby improve site safety.

Mr Askew said there was a small cost premium in deploying the system but it had paid for itself in safety and productivity improvements.“We tend to forget not only the human cost but also the monetary implications of our decisions, which according to recent insurance figures are on average as high as HK$700,000 per Workmen’s Compensation claim, and these exclude consequential costs to a project” Mr Askew added.

In winning the Lighthouse Club’s Gold Award for safety leadership in the ArchitectConsultant category Lambeth’s demonstrated that best-practice commitment to safety begins with efficiency and transparency.“We’re not aware of any consultant or contractor that has anything similar to some of the tools we have that allow easy communication of design changes back to the designer electronically and not through emails that can get lost,” says Lambeth director and general manager Ian Askew. Mr Askew told PRC magazine that Lambeth had created its own software and Internet-based communication tools to communicate and monitor design changes as part of a wider, integrated effort to minimise risk, the Zero Harm Plan.

Lambeth draws heavily on a 35-year engineering pedigree in the Asia-Pacific region to “design in” safety. It stations engineers on site with construction teams, a decision that Mr Askew said enhances productivity by getting engineering decision “right first time” through direct communication between designer and constructor, Better “ontime”decisions being the end result.“ We are trying to deliver both safe designs and dollar value across the board.”

The plan is based on four principles – learning and influencing, open engagement, communication, and removing risk – with liberal doses of common sense and lateral thinking throughout.

“We usually ask ourselves what are the risks, what could possibly go wrong and that’s the starting point. We try and instil in all the design teams, in all the engineers, this sort of thinking,” Mr Askew said.

It is discipline and practices such as these that led the Lighthouse Club to present a Gold Award to Lambeth.The club’s chairman of the safety committee, Mark Divers, said Lambeth had displayed an unfailing commitment to health and safety. It had brought about change through innovation,“ensuring that significantly safer alternatives are put into use” and then promoting them, Mr Divers said during the club’s safety awards night on 8 March.

“We believe that consultants have a much greater role to play in engineering-out risk that can lead to accidents in Hong Kong and more generally around Southeast Asia and what we are trying to do is identify some key areas where we can do more, develop best practices and communicate that to the wider industry,” Mr Askew said.

Lambeth’s engineering solutions are being put to work on high profile contracts around Hong Kong, including the estimated HK$8.9billion contract to build the West Kowloon Terminus for the Hong Kong-Guangzhou Express Rail Link and the Midfield development project at the Hong Kong International Airport. Phase 1 of the project includes the building of a new midfield concourse with 20 aircraft parking stands, a new cross-field taxiway and the extension of the existing automated people mover to the terminal.

At each of these high-profile sites, Lambeth’s reusable, mechanised formwork is being deployed – an innovation to reduce onsite accidents and accelerate construction. The mobile, hydraulic system removes the need for scaffolding and formwork, reducing risk to workers. “It removes the need for lots of carpenters and nearly all the risks involved with working at height because all the barriers are pre-installed. This process very safely accelerates the construction period so the exposure of the workers is lower.”

Adapted from bridge building techniques, Lambeth’s in-house designed technology, reduces man hours required by a factor of eight and a corresponding eight-fold reduction to exposure.

Text: Michael Hoare Images: Lambeth Associates 翻譯: Richard Lee

The company has taken its collaborative approach to construction and combined it with a willingness to demystify the roles of professionals within the organisation, with a shared objective of making it easier to build safely.

“We put a lot of effort in to how we communicate. As an industry we tend to produce drawings that are full of information and two-dimensional sections but at Lambeth we want to move away from that. We’re trying to move towards drawings with fewer words that are easier to understand.”

Lambeth strives to improve communication using three-dimensional computer software to produce drawings with isometric views that give workers on site a better appreciation of perspective. It is not unusual to see traffic road signs and brightly coloured alerts on Lambeth’s designs. Their drawings include universally understood graphics to alert workers to potential safety issues or situations where risk has been minimised but cannot be eliminated.

Mr Askew said early engagement between design consultants and construction teams was vital to improve safety performance. “We recognise that a lot of the good engineering solutions tend to come from the front line people that build,” he said. “Quite often as an industry, consultants issue designs and these are simply followed. But if we can encourage more suggestions on good ‘buildability’, early, then we’re also encapsulating all that valuable practical knowledge.”

There is no doubting the company’s ground-up commitment to safety – an obligation the organisation is dedicated to continuing. “The safety performance of the construction industry in Hong Kong is far from world leading.The only way we can change is to challenge traditional roles of construction stakeholders.As design consultants in Hong Kong we can do much more to improve safety on construction sites.”

While Mr Askew says the company is providing an industry-leading example, it is still learning and evolving its safety performance. “We don’t feel that safety is something, morally, that you should look to take commercial benefit from. It’s more human. If we’re doing something well that could help prevent an injury, we don’t mind if our competitors know about it. There should be no secrets in safety!”

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Lambeth Associates - Engineering-out the Risks

International construction industry research suggests that up to 50% of all fatalities can be linked to design related issues and/or decisions made before work actually begins on site. We must therefore never underestimate the essential and highly responsible role of the design engineer in ensuring that our construction works are built safely, particularly through the critical “temporary works stages”. Good design decisions can so often be, injury and life saving.

琳寶工程顧問－從工程設計達致安全 國際建築界的研究表示，在工程中50%的傷亡個案，與工程設計及工程實際開始前的決定有關。因此，我們不可低估設計工程師所 擔當的重要角色，他們可以確保工程安全地建成，尤其是關鍵的「臨時工程階段」。在很多時候，一個良好的設計決策，可以避免 傷亡發生。 辦公室位於鰂魚涌的琳寶工程顧問公司進行了連串的變革。琳寶是金門建築旗下的附屬公 司，這家工程設計公司為融合建築項目內各層面的溝通過程，設計出一個領先業界的系統 以管理工程的變更，從而改善工地安全。 剛贏取明建會頒發「顧問工程師/建築師」類別的「安全領導」金獎，琳寶以效率和透明 度體現對安全的承諾。琳寶的董事及總經理 Ian Askew 說：「就我們所知，沒有其他顧 問公司或承建商擁有類似我們所沿用的工具。我們所採用的設計工具讓設計工程師以電 子方式接收工程設計的改動，而不是以電子郵件來接收，這可避免漏看電子郵件的問題， 加強各方的溝通。」

部分的成本，但系統因改善了工地安全和增加生產力亦可減省另一些開支。他補充道： 「我們往往忘記了工人的傷亡損失，以及我們的決策帶來的金錢損失。根據最近的保險 數字，每位傷亡工人的平均補償高達港幣七十萬元，而這還未有計算意外對項目造成的 額外支出。」 琳寶憑藉35年來於亞太地區的豐富工程經驗，致力糅合「安全」於設計之中。公司會安排 工程師駐守工地，通過設計師和建築者之間的直接溝通，令工程決定正確地執行，從而使 工作效率大大提高，達致「準時」作出決定的好結果。 「我們目標是全面實踐安全設計，以及達到成本效益。」

他向本刊表示，琳寶建立了一套屬於自己的軟體和互聯網為本的通訊工具，旨在交流和 監察設計上的更改，在更寬廣的層面上把風險減至最低，實現公司所推行的「零傷害」 目標。

公司在施工方面已經採取了協作方式，結合各方面的專才，為安全建築這個共同目標而 努力。

「零傷害」建基於四個原則－學習和影響、開放參與、溝通交流，以及剔除風險，當中還 包含著許多常識和橫向思維。

「我們致力研究如何改善溝通。業界慣常制作滿載資訊且具二維平面的圖紙，但琳寶希望 改變這作業模式。我們制作文字更少的圖紙，令其變得更容易理解。」

「通常我們會問自己『有甚麼風險？有什麼地方可能會出問題？』，然後就從那裡開始； 我們嘗試向所有設計團隊和工程師灌輸這種思想。」 Askew 說。

為了改善溝通交流，琳寶利用電腦軟體製作包括角視圖的三維立體圖紙，讓工地工人對角 度有更完善的瞭解。因此，在琳寶的設計上，常常看到交通路標和顏色鮮豔的警告字眼。 他們所繪畫的是一些世界認知的平面圖案，包括提醒工人潛在的安全問題，或一些能儘量 減低但不能消除的風險。

正是這樣的理念及實踐讓明建會刮目相看，向琳寶授予金獎。明建會安全委員會主席

Mark Divers 表示，琳寶在健康和安全方面體現了一個堅定的承諾。它透過創新帶來改 變，「確保使用更安全的替代方法」，然後將這些方法加以推廣。 Divers 在3月8日明建 會安全領導獎頒獎典禮上總結時道。

Askew 說：「我們認為工程顧問公司可以擔當更重要的角色，剔除那些可能導致在香港甚 至東南亞營運地區導致意外的風險。我們嘗試做的是，確定工程的關鍵地方，並在這些地 方儘量多做一點、建立最佳作業模式，並與業內人士交流。」 琳寶的工程方案現正用於香港一些大型項目之上，包括造價89億港元的廣深港高速鐵 路－西九龍總站(北)，以及香港國際機場的中場客運廊。後者的第一期項目包括建設一個 附設20個廊前停機位的中場客運廊，一條貫通中場的滑行道，及延伸原有位於一號客運 大樓的旅客捷運系統至中場客運廊。 在每一個項目上，琳寶運用嶄新、可重用的機械化模板，有助降低工地事故發生和加快建 設速度。這可移動的液壓系統減除了搭建棚架和豎立板模的需要，降低工人的工作風險。 「這種方法可減少大量聘用工匠，幾乎剔除所有涉及高空作業的風險。我們同時也加快建 築週期，使工人面對風險的情況也降低。」 琳寶自家設計的技術源於橋樑建設，這技術能有效地降低工人工作時數達八倍，相應地 減少工人在地盤工作時遇上危險的機會。 Askew 更指出，雖然使用這個系統會帶來一小

Askew 認為設計顧問和施工隊伍的早期參與，對提高工地安全是至關重要的。他解釋說： 「我們意識到許多良好的工程解決方案，往往是來自負責建造的前線人員。業內的常規是 顧問提出設計，然後由工人遵循。但是，如果我們能夠鼓勵更多人早點提出更好的建議， 那麼我們也能獲取更多寶貴實用的知識。」 毫無疑問，琳寶確切落實對安全許下的承諾，並致力把這重任延展下去。「香港建築業的 安全仍然落後很多世界領先國家，我們可以改變的方法是挑戰建築者的傳統角色。作為設 計顧問，我們可以多做工夫，更進一步地改善工地安全。」 雖然 Askew 說琳寶現實踐了領先業界的安全示例，但它還在學習和不斷改進中。「安全 應該更人性化的。在道德上，我們認為安全不是從商業利益角度上看的一回事，假如我 們有一些方法能更好地防止意外，我們不介意競爭對手們知道，因為『安全』是沒有秘 密可言的！」

52 OPINION

Disclosure of Safety Reports 安全報告的披露

In a recent judgement the Personal Injuries Judge drew attention to the enactment in 2002 of the Safety Officers and Safety Supervisors Regulations whereby proprietors of industrial undertakings are required to employ safety officers. Those safety officers are charged with the duty to assist proprietors in promoting safety and health of persons employed including, to paraphase, investigating and reporting as to the circumstances of any accident or dangerous occurrences in the industrial undertaking, to investigate the circumstances of suffering of bodily injury to any person and to investigating or reporting as to every fatal accident and making recommendations to prevent similar fatal or none accidents in the future.

The regulations make clear that the industrial undertakings include construction sites and that a “proprietor” includes a principal contractor.

Thus all principal contractors of construction sites should employ [at least] one qualified safety officer in carrying out his statutory responsibilities including that the safety officer is required to investigate and provide a report as to accidents, particularly where people are injured or killed.

It should be trite to say that those investigations and resulting reports are automatically discoverable (i.e. to be provided) to anybody claiming for or on behalf of somebody who has been injured or killed on a construction site, and this is a positive duty to disclose without being specifically requested for such. Indeed this should be done prior to any legal action being commenced. Unfortunately that is not the position that normally pertains.

given a (relatively small but still much appreciated and needed) amount of money by the Lighthouse Club following a fatality or serious injury. It is unfortunate that claims made by or for injured people to obtain monetary “compensation” [often of a relatively paltry or inadequate amount given the nature of the injury or the death of a person] as a result of the negligence of others is hampered or delayed by actions such as principal contractors or their representatives flouting or delaying the consequences of statutory obligations as to the investigation of accidents. 在最近一次有關人身傷亡的判決，法官提請注意2002年制定的安全主任和安全督導員規 例，訂明工業經營的東主須聘請安全主任。該等安全主任的職責是協助有關工業經營的東 主促進在其工業經營中受雇的人的安全及健康, 包括 (經重整字眼後) 就在該工業經營中發 生的任何意外或危險事故的情況，作出調查並向東主報告；或就任何在該工業經營中受雇 的人受到身體傷害的情況，作出調查並向東主報告；以及就在該工業經營中發生的每宗致 命意外作出調查並向東主報告，並就防止同類致命意外的發生向東主作出建議。 規例明確指出工業經營包括建築地盤，而「東主」則包括總承建商。 因此，經營建築地盤的總承建商須雇用一名合資格安全主任履行其法定責任，包括安全主 任須特別就人身傷亡事故進行調查並提供 [誠實的]報告。 說那些調查和結果報告自動見於（即，將會提供予）任何為或代表在建築地盤受傷或死亡 的人申索之人士，可謂陳腔濫調。毋需額外具體要求而披露事故內容是一個積極的職責。 事實上，這應該在任何法律行動展開前完成。不幸的是，情況通常都不是這樣。

As the Judge remarked “proprietors” often stamp such reports as being “private and confidential” or “subject to legal privilege” or similar. If they do not, then their insurers may do. The legal test as to whether a document is privileged (and does not have to be disclosed in litigation) is as to the dominant purpose for which it came into existence. It should be self-evident that where a document comes into existence pursuant to a statutory requirement then, whatever other purposes for which that document may be useful, the primary purpose for which it comes into existence is in compliance with the statutory requirement and, as such, cannot be privileged and must be disclosed.

法官表明「東主」通常把該等報告標識為「私人和機密」或「享有法律特權」或類似的情 況，即使他們不這樣做，他們的保險公司都可以這樣做。透過法律檢視檔是否享有特權 （並毋需於訴訟中予以披露）取決於該檔存在的主要目的。根據法定要求，檔一旦存在， 無論該檔是否因任何其它目的而可能有其用處，其存在的首要目的是符合法定要求，因此 不能享有特權並必須予以披露，這應該是不言自明的。

In the particular action the safety officer’s report had been prepared but was not disclosed by the defendants’ representatives because, according to them, “the other side had not asked for it”.

當報告因法官查究而完成後，被告最終承認責任，即證明該等披露的重要性這一個 事實。

The importance of such disclosure is demonstrated by the fact that after the report was produced, following the Judge’s enquiry, the defendants conceded liability!

The Judge said “it lies ill in the mouth of the reputable and experienced personal injuries solicitors representing the defendants to say that they did not disclose the site safety officer’s accident report because the plaintiff did not ask for it”.

Such failure to voluntarily produce is common amongst defendants representatives, whether insurers or their solicitors. The writer has acted in several cases where specific request has been made for such site safety investigation reports and they have not been voluntarily forthcoming or, more usually, only forthcoming as part of the formal discovery process in the legal action, which is of course after the injured parties claim has been formulated and usually after a defence has been put in.

The accident in the particular case occurred in March 2008. Since the civil justice reforms came into effect in April 2009 any action brought thereafter has to have, to all pleadings (which includes the defence as well as statement of claim) a statement of truth appended as to the facts stated in the pleading as being true. It is perhaps something for another time but the writer questions as to how defences are put in, appended with a statement of truth, and yet still admissions of liability based on fact are subsequently made.

One of the purposes of the Lighthouse Club is to aid individuals who are in unfortunate financial circumstances as a result of being injured on a construction site or where, sadly, people have been killed then to assist their families. The writer has acted in more than one case where the family of a deceased, or an injured person, has quickly been 翻譯: Derek Leung

在個別案例中，安全主任的報告準備妥當，而被告的代表卻沒有披露，根據後者而言，原 因是「對方沒有要求」。

法官說：「如果代表被告且擁有良好信譽和處理人身傷亡事故豐富經驗的代表律師說，因 為原告沒有要求，而沒有披露地盤安全主任的事故報告，完全是一派胡言。」 無論是保險公司抑或被告代表律師，如此沒有自願準備報告的情況在被告代表一方是很常 見的。筆者曾參與幾個特定要求準備地盤安全調查報告的案例，可是該等報告卻沒有自願 呈來，或更通常的情況是，只作為法律行動正式發現過程中的一部分呈來，而這當然是於 受傷一方索賠程式已制訂過後，以及通常在抗辯程式開展過後出現。 某個別事故發生於2008年3月。由於民事司法制度改革於2009年4月生效，任何於當天之後 提出的訴訟，所有訴狀（其中包括抗辯以及申索陳述書）必須附加一份真實性聲明中，證 明狀書中所陳述的事實是真確的。假以時日，這也許有其作用，但筆者的疑問是附加了真 實性聲明後，如果以事實為依據的不利條件依然可以呈堂，抗辯如何開展。 明建會成立的其中目的是說明財政狀況不佳而在地盤受傷甚或可悲至被導致身亡的個別人 士及其家庭。筆者曾不止一次參與受傷的人或死者家屬分別因嚴重受傷或家人死亡，而迅 速得到明建會發放恩恤金（數額雖然相對較小，但仍樂於看到以解燃眉之急）的案例。總 承建商或他們的代表每每以調查事故之名而拖延或推遲其法定責任後果，該等因別人的疏 忽行為阻礙或推遲受傷的人或為受傷人士所申索而獲得的金錢上「補償」[因受傷或死亡而 獲發一個相對微不足道或不足量的數額]，實屬不幸。

Nicholas Millar is a solicitor. 作者：Nicholas Millar 律師 In case of discrepancies in the translation of this article, please refer to the English text to ascertain the author’s intended meaning.

評輪 53 設計

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54 GREEN

Sustainability key for

new Hennessy Road development Globally famous designer, Cesar Ritz, summed it up perfectly last century when he stated that the success of any new building hinged on one thing, “location, location, location”.

And new 28-storey Swire Properties development, 28 Hennessy Road, has certainly hit the mark, occupying a site at the very heart of one of Hong Kong’s most dynamic and exciting districts.

Completed in Q4 2012, 28 Hennessy Road is a new Grade-A building located in close proximity to retail mecca, Pacific Place, and the vibrant Star Street precinct with its diversified range of dining outlets and individual upmarket retail outlets, guaranteeing that tenants can enjoy the various neighbourhood amenities established over the years for which this diverse precinct is increasingly renowned. This attraction is a unique highlight of the building’s location and one that will appeal to prospective tenants.

An automated building management system monitors and supervises all fire, lift and safety services and also controls lighting in public areas and adjusts air-conditioning temperatures to ensure environmental comfort and safety at all times, whilst also maintaining energy efficiency.

Situated a convenient short two-minute walk from Three Pacific Place and with direct access to Admiralty MTR station also promotes a quick and convenient commute for tenants and visitors to 28 Hennessy Road. Car parking is available at Three Pacific Place.

Lighting within the building comprises fully recessed 600mm x 600mm innovative direct and indirect luminaires with T5 fluorescent tubes and electronic ballasts allowing for desktop illumination of approximately 500 lux in an energy-efficient manner. There is additional flexibility to set the lux level at different intensities to reduce glare and to achieve energy savings and environmental objectives

The floor to ceiling height provides typical clear headroom of 2.85 metres on most floors, which is further enhanced to 3.4 metres on the top two office floors. The suspended ceiling system comprises suspended metal ceiling tiles (600 mm x 600 mm panels with sound absorbent material) and integrated lighting with air-conditioning outlets set in a modular layout. Concealed type sprinkler heads are also included.

The building also incorporates a dedicated 24-hour chilled-water supply fed by chillers with a total cooling capacity of 100TR. All chillers use environmentally friendly R134a refrigerant and connections to the system on each floor also enable tenants to cool their computer and data rooms. The chilled water supply is supported by the landlord’s essential power system.

The building also features a computerised fire detection system that can be extended to tenants’ computer rooms. Premises are also monitored on a 24-hour basis by a digital security surveillance system which covers all major access and exit points.

Sustainable design

Last but not least, the introduction of a carbon audit measuring the carbon footprint of major building construction elements in relation to 28 Hennessy Road was an advanced approach for the local construction industry and set a higher level of green construction measurements in Hong Kong.

Interior design elements

Achieving BEAM (Building Environmental Assessment Method) ‘Platinum’ rating certification, 28 Hennessy Road incorporates a number of key green features that promote sustainability within this modern working environment.

It is the interior, or heart, of any building that defines its appeal to prospective tenants and visitors. Serviced by four (1,800 kg) high-speed passenger lifts, the interiors of 28 Hennessy have been tastefully bathed in neutral tones.

Equipped with a low-emitting, double-glazed curtain wall system, 650mm window sill to reduce heat transmission, and highly reflective light fittings for energy savings on office floors, these sustainable features perfectly complement the comfortable daylight working environment that tenants enjoy.The provision of a frictionless oil-free chiller also ensures both efficiency and quiet operations around the clock. A rainwater and air-conditioning condensation recycling system for flushing water has also been adopted.

The main lift lobby and the ‘sky’ garden lobby are finished with natural stone flooring and a feature wall of backlit marble.The stone wall in podium area, including G/F, 1/F and ‘sky’ garden, is made of marble, the colour tone of which is called “jazz white marble”.

Another green highlight is the unique landscaped ‘sky’ garden located on the second floor, which serves as a relaxing and tranquil zone for leisure and enjoyment. The inclusion of a computer room cooling is also a major drawcard for current and future tenants.

Swire Properties is committed to ensuring that environmental considerations are an integral part of the decision making, management and operations process and a stringent environmental policy was adopted pre-construction in the design phase of the building. For example, hydraulic crushers were used during the demolition of original building in order to minimise noise and vibration and any possible impact that noise pollution may have in the surrounding neighbourhood. Metal formwork was also used during construction in order to reduce the consumption and wastage of valuable timber resources.

Building Information Modelling (BIM) was also employed in a sophisticated manner, which promoted swift and accurate comparisons of different design options in order to develop more efficient, cost-effective and sustainable solutions. BIM also enabled the developer to monitor the construction programme in a timely and eco-friendly manner.

Text: Suzanne Dennis Images: Swire Properties 翻譯: Shane Lau

This is perfectly complimented by the antiqued, solid bronze balustrade which frames the luxurious curved staircase which rises elegantly between the lift lobby and the ‘sky’ garden.

The bronze staircase was antiqued by renowned manufacturer Double Stone Steel.

Construction challenges The location of 28 Hennessy Road did, however, present challenges during the construction phase, not least because of high-traffic location in Wanchai, one of the busiest districts of Hong Kong.

Regular evaluations in relation to traffic impact were conducted by the Swire traffic consultant in conjunction with governmental departments, such as the Transport Department, to ensure the smooth operation and flow of construction logistics.

An environmentally-friendly building, 28 Hennessy Road confirms the commitment of Swire Properties to green and sustainable building practices and its carbon footprint reduction both during the construction phase and for the life of the building.

綠色 55

軒尼詩道新發展項目 以可持續發展為基石

世界知名的設計師 Cesar Ritz 在上世紀一針見血地指出新大廈的成功與否，重要是取決於 地理位置。由太古地產開發28層高的最新商業項目「軒尼詩道28號」就正是一矢中的，佔 據著香港一個最繁盛地帶的樞紐位置。

軒尼詩道28號是一棟全新的甲級商廈，於2012年第四季落成，鄰近大型購物商場太古廣 場，以及特色食肆和店舖林立的星街小區，更可享用附近社區的各項設施；離太古廣場第 三座只是短短兩分鐘的路程，加上直達金鐘港鐵站，交通方便，亦可享用太古廣場第三座 的停車場設施。如此獨特的地利環境，對租戶來說無疑是一個極具吸引力的賣點。 大樓的大部分樓層也是2.85米高，而頂兩層的則是3.4米高。吊頂系統由懸吊金屬天花板 塊(600毫米 x 600毫米大小的吸音板)和整合照明而組成，而空調則以模塊設計分佈，配 置隱蔽式灑水器。電腦化火警探測系統，連接到租客的電腦房，而大廈內亦有24小時運 作的電子保安監測系統，確保所有出入口受到監管。

光度維持在約500勒克斯（照度）的節能模式，照度亦可以調節以減少眩光和達到環保節 能的目標。 大廈配置了一個總冷卻能力達 100TR 的冷卻器，24小時供應冷水。所有冷卻器都使用環 保的 R134a 制冷劑，而每層均與系統連接上讓租戶可冷卻電腦和數據房間，而冷水的供 應是由大廈的基本電力系統維持。 最後，引入了碳排放審計計劃以計算項目的主要建築元素所留下的碳足跡，這對於香港的 建築業來說是很創新的舉動，亦為香港的綠色建築訂定更高的標準。

可持續設計

室內設計元素

加入不少綠色元素的軒尼詩道28號，獲得香港環保建築協會的白金級別認證。在辦公室 上，配備了可減輕亮光的雙層玻璃幕牆系統、低傳熱的650毫米窗台和裝在辦公室地板上 節能的高反射照明配件，讓租戶可真正享受舒適日光的工作環境。大廈用上無摩擦、無 油冷卻裝置，時刻保持寧靜及有效運作，洗手間沖水系統是利用雨水和空調冷卻回收而 重用。另一綠色「景點」就是位於二樓的空中花園，作為放鬆的寧靜休閒區；而電腦室 冷卻系統也是對租戶的一大招徠。

室內設計是建築物的核心所在，同時亦決定了大廈能否成功吸引租戶和訪客。軒尼詩道 28號有四部高速電梯，內部用上中性色系，富有格調。

太古地產致力在決策、管理和營運流程當中，視環保為重要的考量因素，並從建築物的設 計階段起便實施嚴格的環保策略。例如在拆卸原有建築時，為減少噪音和振動，以及盡可 能降低噪音污染對鄰居的影響而採用了液壓破碎機。在施工期間，為了減少耗用木材資 源，所以選擇了使用金屬模板。

建築挑戰

利用建築資訊模型軟件 (BIM) 可快速和精準地比較不同設計，以開發更高效、低成本和可 持續的解決方案， BIM 也使開發人員能及時和環保地監控建設過程。 自動化的建築管理系統不但監測所有消防、電梯和安全服務，更加控制了公共空間的照 明和空調溫度，確保環境舒適和安全之餘，亦提升能源效率。大廈的照明用上完全隱蔽 式600毫米 x 600毫米、 T5 熒光燈管和電子鎮流器的創新直射和間接照明裝置，讓桌面

主升降機大堂和空中花園的大堂配以天然石材地板和大理石牆裝飾，而地下、一樓和空中 花園的平台則採用「爵士白大理石」色調的石牆。電梯大堂和空中花園中間轉出的高貴弧 形樓梯，由典雅的青銅欄桿點綴，素材由著名的 Double Stone Steel 生產提供。

由於軒尼詩道 28號位於繁忙的灣仔暢旺路段，建築時確實遇上了不少難題。所以太古的 交通顧問和政府的交通部門，定期評估項目對交通的影響，確保建築物料的貨運與一般 施工運作能暢順進行。 軒尼詩道28號印證了太古地產對綠色和可持續建築的取向和堅持，以及在建築過程以至日 後樓宇保養中減少碳排放的決心。

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The talk of the town, an inner city diversion and an example of inspired design by young guns from Hassell Architects utilising recycled materials, the recent temporary Urban Coffee Farm and Brew Bar installation was a welcomed concept and temporary addition to a previously ignored part of the Melbourne CBD. 近期在墨爾本暫建的都市咖啡園及烘培館 (Urban Coffee Farm and

Brew Bar)，由 Hassell 建築設計事務所的年青才俊設計，特別採用 了回收材料，頓成市內的焦點及特色；概念大受歡迎之餘，更成為 墨爾本中央商務區被冷置地段內的一朵奇葩。

Text: Suzanne Dennis Images: Hassell 翻譯: Richard Lee

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Jungle-inspired Urban Coffee Farm - the perfect pop-up pick-me-up 倣效叢林的都市咖啡園 - 突現的提神極品

A highlight of 2013 Melbourne Food & Wine Festival – an annual celebration of the vibrant food and wine culture for which the city is globally renowned – this year’s event saw crowds eagerly flocking to sit amongst a collection of old recycled shipping containers, timber pallets and packing crates constructed to evoke the atmosphere found in terraced coffee plantations around the world, with the added bonus of patrons also being able to enjoy a java or two as produced by the country’s leading baristas while there.

Located at Queensbridge Square, known locally as the “Red Stairs”, the Urban Coffee Farm and Brew Bar took a previously drab and seldom used urban space and converted it into a “must see” for enthusiasts of cutting edge design, supporters of sustainable building and the imaginative use of recycled materials, and the city’s many coffee connoisseurs.

Further promoting recycling and sustainability, while summoning the journey of coffee beans from plantation to palette, was the use of 120 previously abandoned mature coffee trees sourced from a disused coffee farm in New South Wales, used to create the jungle-like surroundings. An additional 1,500 plants further added to the overall atmosphere.

The use of recycled shipping containers and timber pallets in the installation was also reminiscent of the shiploads of cargo, including coffee that has arrived into port city Melbourne over the decades as introduced by the successive waves of immigration that now accounts for the diverse ethnic mix of the city. .“The inspiration for the Urban Coffee Farm and Brew Bar comes from a desire to evoke the still somewhat mysterious and exotic geographies associated with the source of coffee, in a sustainable way,” stated Brenton Beggs, Landscape Architect at Hassell.

“The use of recycled shipping containers, and wooden pallets, plus the sustainable reuse of abandoned coffee trees brought to life the story about coffee, in particular its origins, production and transport into cities around the world, such as Melbourne. The result was an atmosphere that conveyed the sense of a coffee ‘jungle’ in the heart of a modern urban jungle as constructed using recycled materials and trees that that also related to the surroundings.”

The most flavoursome coffee in the world is acknowledged as being produced within twenty degrees of the Equator in the shadow of mountain ranges and under the shade of

the existing forest canopies. It is also not unusual to stumble across plantations growing in jungle areas that have seemingly sprouted from the bare ground beneath and this element of surprise was conveyed with the installation of the coffee trees and the creation of this unexpected, but welcom, jungle landscape within an urban environment. 在每年舉辦的墨爾本美酒美食節中，有數以千計的美食美酒愛好者們享用該市被全球讚 譽的獨具風格美食；今年出現了一個特色景緻：人群涌至棄用的舊貨櫃、木卡板及裝箱 當中，氣氛讓人聯想到全球各地的咖啡種植園；顧客也可同時享受全國最出色咖啡師所 製作的香濃咖啡。 這所都市咖啡園及烘培館，坐落本地人稱為“Red Stairs”的 Queensbridge Square，本是 一個略為單調及鮮有使用的都市空間，現卻變身潮流尖端達人，以及支持活用回收材料和 可持續建設人士的朝聖之地，當然也少不了市內的咖啡鑑賞和愛好者來訪。 為了進一步推廣循環再用及可持續的概念，並追溯咖啡豆從咖啡園到我們餐桌的旅程， 設計中包括了一個新南威爾士州已停產咖啡園內120棵被棄的咖啡樹，生動地營造叢林的 感覺，並加上1,500棵植物以增添整體氛圍。 是次裝置中採用的循環再用貨櫃和木卡板，讓人聯想到船運，當中自然包括了幾十年來藉 移民而引入的咖啡，貨物運入墨爾本港口的同時，也見證了不同種族文化匯聚的歷史，形 成現今這都市燦爛的多元化色彩。

Hassell 的園境師 Brenton Beggs 表示：「這個都市咖啡園及烘培館，靈感來自出產咖啡 的神秘及迷人異國地域，並以循環再用的形式作表達。」 「設計選用了回收的貨櫃、木卡板，利用被棄的咖啡樹作持續再用，把咖啡及其起源、 生產及運送到墨爾本以及世界各地的故事，繪聲繪色地活現眼前。透過與週遭環境有關 的循環再用材料和樹木，建構一個別開生面的氛圍，讓人在這現代鋼筋森林裡，驀然發 現這咖啡『叢林』。」 舉世最為芳香濃馥的咖啡，眾所週知是源自赤道兩旁南北緯20度內的山脈中的林蔭之下， 往往在茂盛蔥鬱的叢林地區內，在赤地上不經意地出現咖啡樹；當中的驚喜比較起這咖啡 樹及叢林景致在城市環境中叫人心馳神往地乍現，實在有異曲同工之妙。

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The launch of a new branch concept by the Bank of China (Hong Kong), rooted in modern design and technology, promises a brand new banking experience and a burst of energy on the high street.

Hong Kong architecture studio, One Space, has unveiled a brand new retail branch design for Bank of China (Hong Kong) (BOCHK).The new concept builds on the brand’s rich heritage with cutting-edge design and advanced digital technology. The new design was showcased in late January with the opening of a striking three-storey branch at 505 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay. The branches’ enhanced customer service platform covers general banking to wealth management.

China (Hong Kong) continues to embrace customer service values through product innovation and the enhancement of its service channels and branch facilities. This brand new banking experience at our Causeway Bay Branch is a reflection of our commitment.

Looking forward, we will incorporate this new design concept in branch renovations across other major districts, while continuing to develop our electronic banking channels, with a view to enhancing our customer service as a whole."

“This fruitful design collaboration has demonstrated the power of design to help create a hospitable personal banking environment, whilst promising a newly energetic high street presence. “

“The client’s aim was to optimise their customers’ banking experience within an open and cordial setting,” explained One Space co-founder, Greg Pearce. “We were inspired by BOCHK’s impressive market reach, particularly in the fast-growing wealth management segment in Hong Kong and expanding cross-border banking needs. Leveraging our multi-disciplinary design expertise in the banking sector, we worked closely with the bank to elevate the everyday perceptions of its customers.”

The new branch pioneers a deft interplay of materials, low-energy lighting, graphics and digital technology, akin to a premium personal banking experience. Re-conceptualised Customer Meeting Rooms better engage Relationship Managers and their customers in a relaxed setting, to encourage open dialogue and foster trust.

The architects developed not only a refreshed brand identity, but also re-conceptualised a wholly new customer service model that brings together staff and customers in a more open, friendly and accessible manner.

The Causeway Bay Concept Branch includes three floors of banking and a major façade re-design. Faced with a fast-growing wealth management segment in Hong Kong and expanding cross-border banking needs, Bank of China (BOC) briefed One Space to achieve a step-change in visibility, leveraging their already expansive branch numbers towards greater streetscape impact and brand recognition.

The new 3-dimensional facade concept – inspired by the enduring symbolism of bamboo in ancient and modern Chinese arts and literature – delivers a refreshed expression of the trusted BOC brand that is instantly recognisable, highly visible and memorable.

The interiors are spacious, well-illuminated, flexible and welcoming. The street-facing entrance hall can accommodate exhibitions, financial planning seminars or community events, alongside 24-hour Banking.

“BOCHK’s distinctive red and white corporate palette has been invigorated with a splash of aqua blue. Shop-fronts are presented as dynamic compositions of lines and surfaces – animated, backlit and rich with Chinese cultural symbolism.They recall the artful layering of a bamboo grove, signifying sturdiness, resilience and sustainable growth, core values underpinning BOCHK’s commitment to its customers,” stated Pearce.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the new Causeway Bay Branch, Mr Jason Yeung Chi Wai, Deputy Chief Executive of BOCHK, noted that, "Bank of

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on Design 體驗銀行設計 融合現代設計和科技的中國銀行（香港）新分行，將銀行服務提 升至更高層次，帶動全新體驗。 香港建築設計公司 One Space 為「中銀香港」設計的全新分行現已正式投入服務。位於 銅鑼灣軒尼詩道505號，佔地三層，分行的設計亮麗前衛，揉合了銀行的歷史傳統及先進 的數碼科技。

One Space 過去曾經設計的項目包括多間大型銀行的客戶服務中心，公司創辦人之一 Greg Pearce 稱：「中銀香港期望透過營造開闊舒適的空間，以及友善親切的氛圍，來優化 客戶的銀行服務體驗。設計考慮到中銀香港廣闊的顧客層面，亦兼顧到其在香港發展迅速 的『中銀理財』服務，以及不斷擴大的跨境金融服務需求。我們憑藉豐富及專門的銀行業 務空間設計經驗，與客戶緊密合作，務求為他們的顧客帶來與別不同的銀行新體驗。」 設計上除了為分行塑造一個煥然一新的銀行服務空間外，亦致力營造一個嶄新的客戶服務 模式及體驗，為員工及顧客打造一個更開放、友善及便利的環境。設計中巧妙地運用了不 同的建材及物料，透過節能燈具、獨具匠心的平面設計及先進的數碼科技，為客人提供個 人化及高級理財服務水平的銀行服務空間；而會客室則營造出休閒舒適的感覺，令客人與 客戶經理對話時能輕鬆自在，建立互信關係。

佔地三層的銅鑼灣分行面臨繁榮大道，裡裡外外也被重新塑造。外牆經過悉心設計之後， 輕易地吸引途人目光；內部的開闊空間、明亮光線及靈活設計，營造出親切氛圍。入口大 堂可化身為展覽空間，用作財務規劃研討會及活動場地，並提供24小時銀行服務。一道尤 如雕塑般的樓梯，戲劇化地將面對街道的入口大堂及樓上的銀行服務樓層聯繫起來。 中銀香港的經典紅白標識在水藍色調的映襯下更顯亮麗。甫踏進分行便感受到線條和平 面設計的豐富組合，配合悉心營造及極具動感的燈光效果，顯出深厚的中國文化意蘊。 形似竹子的設計理念寓意節節高升，象徵不屈不撓的進取精神，同時彰顯了中銀香港竭 誠秉持的核心價值。 中銀香港副總裁楊志威先生在銅鑼灣新分行開幕儀式致辭時表示：「中銀香港一直以來本 著『以客為本』的服務精神，積極開拓創新、優化服務管道、產品及分行配套，以迎合客 戶的需要。銅鑼灣分行注入的全新設計概念，展現了嶄新的銀行服務體驗，反映我們對客 戶秉持的承諾。今後，我們計劃逐步把這個全新的分行設計概念，推展至其他主要地區。 同時，我們亦會積極發展電子化銀行管道，致力提升整體客戶服務。」

One Space 與中銀香港合作設計的全新概念分行，透過精心設計，有效地營造出銀行個人 化服務的同時，亦為分行所處的商業旺點注入新面孔。

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Designed by DPJ & Partners and developed by the country’s leading leisure group, Daemyung Korea, Sono Felice takes luxury to a new level as one of the first VVIP-classified resorts in Korea.

Located in Hongchon near famous Sorack Mountain, the resort forms part of Vivaldi Park, named after famous composer Vivaldi and reflecting the different seasons of the year as inspired by his renowned “Four Seasons” symphony in its provisions of sports activities suited to each season of the year, including a ski resort, water park and golf course.

Comprising 446 apartments and 56 terraces residences, Sono Felice occupies an area of 133,715 square metre.

The condominiums include 162 two-bedroom silver suites of 132 square metre, 180 three bedroom gold suites of 170 square metre in size, 100 four bedroom royal suites occupying an area of 200 square metre, 8 presidential duplex suites occupying 315 square metre, and 4 penthouse units of approximately 316 square metre in size.The terrace residence building comprises 56 individual apartments ranging from 176 square metre to 234 square metre in size.

“To date, Sono Felice is Korea’s leading luxury resort destination, hence the prestigious VVIP classification” states David-Pierre Jalicon, principle architect and founder, DPJ Architects & Partners. “The unique building designs also echo the shape of the Diamond Mountains located nearby, named because of their unique shape and appearance. Sono Felice further conveys the geographic surroundings with alternate blue glass and wood panel facades in order to further integrate with the mountainous surroundings.”

Nature inspires design Elaborating further, Jalicon explains that the inspiration for the resort’s design was a desire to express the concept of “wellbeing” and to convey the beneficial impact that natural surroundings have on all humans.

“We did not want to simply recreate a destination that was the same as many others around the world, but wanted to introduce a contemporary design and through the use of natural materials that stimulate the imagination, while also capturing the very essence of nature, hence natural light and natural ventilation being the core of our design.”

“That is also why the exterior design features a break in the centre of the building skyline, in order to let the stream of mountain energy enliven the natural cells in the building. This horizontal energy is then connected the atrium, with the vertical energy linking earth and sky.

Sustainable Design Jalicon explains that sustainable design is important for him as a designer and he is constantly seeking to use sustainable materials, which can prove a challenge in Korea.

“Even though Korea has developed a green approach to developments and industry, it is still difficult to introduce relevant techniques into a project, as there is not yet a clear ecological consciousness amongst the population as a whole, hence commencing with small, but very visible elements such as those introduced into Sono Felice.”

“In the case of Sono Felice, we concentrated on the main lobby of the club building, where we wanted the atmosphere and the ambience of the space to be technology driven through the installation of a smart system. The system was originally designed to control a cell wall, which includes LED dimmers, speakers and diffusers that react to inside activities thanks to internal sensors. By comparison, the glass coned atrium acts as a natural chimney, which adjusts the flow of natural air and light coming in and out with automatic shutters and blinds. We wanted the interior to be regarded as a natural organism.”

“Hongchon is famous for its natural surroundings nature and many sports activities. In the case of Sono Felice, we wanted the resort itself to be the destination, so the design had to capture the imagination of potential buyers, while also catering to their participation in the many year round sporting activities that people can engage in.”

A prime example of this is the club house building total area of the club house building which is 6,568 square metre in size. Straddling three stories, the upper floor features the lobby, restaurant and wine bar. The theme here is the cells and fibres within the bar, which resembles a nest. On the middle floor is located the spa, expressed by the theme of bubbles, while on the lowest floor is the swimming pool with treatment and therapy rooms decorated under the theme of ripples.

The walls within each of the cells have become a symbol of the project. Utilising steel, printed glass, acrylic grass, are definitely the most innovative decorative element within the resort and also incorporate technologies, such as the LED dimmers, speakers and diffusers Most of the materials used in the construction of Solo Felice were sourced in Korea, with the exception of copper zinc used in the exterior and the green marble stone used in interiors.

Jalicon explains that the glass cone atrium was also a real challenge, as integrating such a sophisticated element into a hospitality project in Korea was regarded as something, new, novel and not seen before. Nevertheless, the result is visually stunning and the resort has been hailed as the country’s number one luxury destination.

Text: Suzanne Dennis Images: DPJ & Partners 翻譯: John Lo

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源於大自然的奢華設計 由 DPJ & Partners 公司設計及大明集團 開發， Sono Felice 是韓國第一個極尊貴 級（VVIP 級）渡假村，將奢華享受推向新 高層次。

“Sono Felice”在意大利文解成「我很高興」之意，位處洪川郡、鄰近馳名雪嶽山，置身 威爾第公園渡假村內。該園取名自著名作曲家威爾第，靈感來自其名作《四季交響曲》﹐ 象徵園內四季無休地，提供適合不同季節體育康樂活動，設施包括滑雪場、水上樂園及 高爾夫球場等。

Sono Felice 獨立園區由446間公寓和56套露台公寓所組成，佔地133, 715平方米；當中 162間面積132平方米的兩臥室銀套房，180間面積170平方米的三臥室金套房，100間面 積200平方米的四臥室皇家套房，8間面積315平方米的總統複式套房，及4間約316平方 米的複式單位。露台公寓共有56間面積大小從176平方米到234平方米不等的公寓。 「Sono Felice 是韓國目前首屈一指的豪華度假勝地，因而榮獲最具名望的 VVIP 分類。」 DPJ Architects & Partners 創辦人及首席建築師 David-Pierre Jalicon 娓娓道來，「別樹一 格的建築設計，與近在咫尺，形狀和外觀均獨一無二的金剛山相互呼應。Sono Felic 為更 呈現身處的地理氛圍，採用藍色相間玻璃及木板外牆，與周邊山嶽融為一體。」 自然風光啟發設計

「儘管韓國在經濟及產業發展上已建立環保態度，但項目中引進相關技術仍有難度，目前 國民整體仍未有明確的生態意識，因此如在項目中，需以細微但顯著的元素著手。」 「以 Sono Felice 為例，我們焦點投放在會所主大堂，這部份需要安裝智能系統，以科技驅 動空間氣氛及環境。該系統最初設計用來控制細胞壁內 LED 調光器、揚聲器和擴散器，透 過內部感應器調節運作。相比下，玻璃尖塔中庭用作天然煙囪，透過自動化的百葉窗開關 設計，調節室內的自然照明及空氣流通。我們希望會所內部被視為天然生物體。」 「洪川以自然風光及各項體育活動馳名。我們想渡假村本身成為旅遊點，設計需要成功捕 捉潛在買家的想像力，同時也迎合他們常年參與各項受歡迎的體育活動。」 典型例子就是面積達6,568平方米的會所。橫跨三層，最頂上層設有大堂，餐廳和酒吧， 這層以酒吧內的細胞和纖維為題，看上去像一個鳥巢。中層的水療中心以泡泡作設計元 素，最低一層的游泳池和治療室則以漣漪主題裝飾。 每個細胞內的牆壁已成為項目的標誌，鋼材、印刷玻璃及玻璃膠的運用，再配以上 LED 調 光器，揚聲器和擴散器等高科技設備，肯定是度假村內最具創新性的裝飾元素。

Jalicon 進一步解釋，度假村設計靈感希望表達「幸福」概念，並傳達大自然對眾生皆益 的訊息。 「我們並不單想將世界眾多旅遊勝地複製過來，而是引進現代化設計，及採用天然物料激 發想像力，同時也捕捉大自然精髓；故此，自然採光和通風是我們設計的重心。」 「這就是外觀設計上，建築天際線中心保留一線縫隙的原因，讓山上氣脈令建築內的天然 細胞活躍起來，這股縱向能量再與中庭連接，貫通連繫天地的直向能量。」 可持續發展設計

Jalicon 解釋說，作為設計師，可持續發展設計對他非常重要，他不斷尋求採用具持續性 材料，在韓國可算是挑戰。

除了在外牆的中使用的銅及鋅，及內部裝潢的綠色大理石材，興建 Solo Felice 的物料大 部分均源於韓國。

Jalicon 解釋，設計玻璃尖塔中庭時亦遇上不少挑戰，將如斯複雜元素融入休閒項目，在 韓國乃史無前例及破天荒地新穎。然而奪目的視覺震撼，足證成果斐然，令 Solo Felice 被讚譽為韓國最頂尖豪華勝地。

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