PRC Magazine #107 (Architecture | Building | Construction)

2021 Issue 107

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2021

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Centuries of Suzhou heritage inspire Benoy’s Future Land Leigh & Orange TODs usher return to metropolitan living DCMSTUDIOS benchmark design quality in modern Vietnam Orientop’s edge comes from delivering designers' dreams

TK Elevator mobility solutions reimagine moving us through the world Mobility Pavilion by Foster & Partners symbolises the dawn of progress Grimshaw Architecture illuminates future sustainable living at Dubai Expo BEAM Plus Platinum Rating for Leighton Asia’s Garden of Remembrance ULI global education initiative enters fourth academic year in Hong Kong

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What if buildings were designed not just to shelter us, but to inspire us?

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ARUP SCORES A DOUBLE WIN AT NET ZERO DESIGN COMPETITION

Arup has claimed a double win at the Advancing Net Zero (ANZ) Ideas Competition, scooping the top awards in both the Future Building and Existing Building categories. The first of its kind in Hong Kong, the competition was organised by the HKGBC with Swire Properties as the Principal Partner, to seek new concepts and ideas from architects, academics, surveyors, designers and technology experts in Hong Kong and abroad on how to move the city towards its target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

Taikoo Green Ribbon – Winner of the Future Building category. Boasting over 4,250m² of green open space and garden, a 1km landscaped ANZ jogging path and a series of state-of-the-art technologies, the Taikoo Green Ribbon is designed as a unique and innovative workplace that introduces an entirely new urban ecolifestyle concept. Arup’s unique design goes beyond being net zero and carbon neutral: it is both nature and technologically driven, incorporating sets of passive and active environmental systems inside and out to create an advanced net-zero and carbon neutral development. The design also utilises an almost full natural ventilation strategy for the offices to minimise energy consumption and enhance user’s wellbeing. Key features include an interweaving ribbon, which acts a three-dimensional, productive, breathing and green activity spine, and a dynamic solar tube façade of curved PVs, with interchangeable hanging gardens and collaborative workspaces. www.arup.com

10 DESIGN DELIVERS LUXE COASTAL LIVING AT PRINCE BAY TAIZIWAN Prince Bay Taiziwan at 250m high is set to become Prince Bay’s tallest residential landmark when completed in Jun 2023. It is also anticipated that the 139,000m² development will be one of the most luxurious residences in the city, providing unrivalled club amenities and access to ocean views for all units. The tower is split into two major zones for greater access exclusivity with private lifts, servicing twoto-three-bedroom units in both zones and duplexes on the higher floors. Created by China Merchants and 10 Design to offer luxurious coastal living in a new entertainment and cultural destination in Shenzhen Prince Bay Taiziwan residents will be able to experience the international lifestyle of the Nanshan Business District, traveling with ease to Shenzhen, Hong Kong International Airport and Macau.

Situated along Shenzhen Bay, Prince Bay Taiziwan also offers a vibrant cultural arts waterfront lifestyle for residents to enjoy. The apartments are surrounded by K11 – an artisanal retail and entertainment mall, one of the world’s finest museums, an exclusive marina, and the state-of-the-art Shekou Cruise Terminal. Given the distinctive coastal setting of the area, a paramount driver of the design is to maximise the value of the relationship of mountains, waterfront, and ocean of Prince Bay. www.10design.co

HKGBC ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF “ADVANCING NET ZERO” IDEAS COMPETITION

Climate change is without doubt the most pressing concern in the world today. At the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, world leaders agreed on two major initiatives to tackle the problem: Ending deforestation and reducing global methane emissions by at least 30% by 2030 as compared with 2020 levels. Hong Kong is eager to help and earlier this year launched the first “Advancing Net Zero” (ANZ) Ideas Competition to help drive net zero solutions in the building sector. Organised by the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) with Swire Properties as the Principal Partner, the competition attracted great interest and the winners were announced today.

Chairperson of the Organising Committee, Ar Prof Ada Fung, said: “Hong Kong is a signature model for a subtropical, high-rise and high-density urban context which is always a challenge for designers and architects when it comes to decarbonisation. Targeting the commercial building sector which accounts for 65% of electricity consumption in the city, we were delighted to see so many multi-disciplinary professionalal teams from around the world participate in the competition. Harvesting these ideas and solutions, we would build a Knowledge Bank to help accelerate their adoption by the industry to achieve net zero.” www.hkgbc.org.hk

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AEDAS-DESIGNED GLOBAL SPORTS, LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION

Located where the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea intersect, Hengqin Island is situated in a natural landscape of tropical forests, green hills, natural springs and blue coastlines. The island is the largest among the 146 islands of Zhuhai, being roughly three times the size of Macau, and is designated Hengqin New Area Special Economic District, similar to Pudong New Area in Shanghai, and is to be developed as a leisure and cultural destination, the cultural and commercial heart of Hengqin. The brief called for a unique world-class mixeduse project comprising of diverse components including retail, office, sports and cultural facilities such as the innovative themed pavilion of Real Madrid World and an exclusive automobile experience centre. A key objective of Novotown Phase II is to facilitate indoor-outdoor integration and synergy between the different uses, and successfully anchor the development as a global sports, leisure & entertainment destination. The spaces between the different uses within the master plan are linked together by a series of undulating green corridors which allow the commercial anchors and activity spaces to flow into one another vertically as well as horizontally. These multi-level green corridors extend beyond the site to connect Phase I’s mall / hotel and Phase II’s cultural pavilions and offices, to an adjacent public park and any potential future phases. www.aedas.com

SOM-DESIGNED SHENZHEN RURAL COMMERCIAL BANK HEADQUARTERS OPENS Building on a tradition of innovative engineering, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) has completed a 158-meter-tall, 33-story tower, located on the edge of a public park at the centre of one of Shenzhen’s key business districts, that responds to the region’s tropical climate through a series of biophilic and sustainable design solutions.

The firm was commissioned by Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank in 2012 to design a new headquarters that balances the bank’s vision for the future alongside its history as a rural credit union. The tower’s façade is defined by an external diagrid, which serves as both the building’s structure as well as an important solar shading element.

At its base, the diagrid widens to create framed openings and views to the surrounding park and South China Sea, a short walk from the building. SOM Design Partner, Scott Duncan, said: “We’re always exploring opportunities to synthesize inventive engineering solutions with architectural design. The Rural Commercial Bank Headquarters gave us the chance to incorporate a diagrid—similar to an exoskeleton—that pulls the structure to the exterior and effectively suspends the tower within to create column-free workspaces.” www.som.com

SE “ACCELERATION OF DIGITIZATION TO CREATE A SUSTAINABLE HONG KONG”

PHILLIPS EXPANDS ASIAN FOOTPRINT WITH SPECTACULAR NEW HQ IN WKCD

Photo: Kevin Mak Courtesy: WKCDA Phillips, the global auctioneers, will relocate in Hong Kong in Q3 2022 to the WKCDA Tower located in the heart of the West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD), one of the largest and most ambitious cultural projects in the world. Situated immediately opposite to M+ and neighbouring the Hong Kong Palace Museum, scheduled to open in mid-2022, Phillips’ spectacular new Asia headquarters will complement the iconic exhibition spaces Phillips has opened in London in Berkeley Square, and most recently in New York at 432 Park Avenue. Reinforcing its commitment to the Asia Pacific region, Phillips will have a permanent purpose-built exhibition space and salesroom in Hong Kong, allowing for year-round events and auctions in its own space. Its new 4,460m² headquarters is spread over six floors; three lower retail floors, two upper floors of purpose-built exhibition space and one dedicated office floor. A triple height space with a 14-metre-tall glass window façade overlooking the Victoria Harbour will be a key architectural feature and provide natural light for optimal viewing of artworks. www.phillips.com

As part of the Innovation Summit World Tour 2021, Schneider Electric (SE) kicked off its Innovation Summit Hong Kong 2021, held in November, with a call to accelerate digitalisation for a more sustainable future. The event brought together numerous industry leaders who will discuss ways to harness digital technologies to address common climate challenges and turn net-zero ambitions into reality. The announcement is supported by the results of a decarbonization perception survey conducted ahead of the summit, which found that 60% of respondents use digital solutions to help their companies optimise energy efficiency and achieve their decarbonisation goals. SE is also showcasing its commitment to sustainability, efficiency, digitisation and innovation with a revamped Innovation Hub in Hong Kong. It combines immersive and interactive experiences with world-class facilities, giving visitors an in-depth, tailored exploratory demonstration of the latest innovations and philosophy.

President of Schneider Electric Hong Kong, Jonathan Chiu, said: “Like the pandemic, climate change is a global crisis affecting all of us, in every country, business, and community. Sustainability will soon be one of the most important sources of competitive advantage for the majority of companies.” www.se.com/hk

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(From left 5 to right 8) Mr CHEUNG Hau-wai, SBS, Chairman of the HKGBC, Mr LIU Chun-san, JP, Under Secretary for Development of the HKSAR Government, Mr Chan Ka-kui, SBS, JP, Chairman of the Construction Industry Council and Ms Ivy Lee, Chairperson of BSL had a group photo with representatives of projects achieved Platinum rating under BEAM Plus New Buildings in 2021.

Officiating guests took group photo with Directors of the HKGBC and BSL.

Environment Bureau / Environmental Protection Department Office on 21/F, High Block, Queensway Government Offices achieved Platinum Rating under BEAM Plus Interiors V1.0

BEAM PLUS CERTIFICATION CEREMONY 2021 HONOURING EXCELLENCE TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE To foster the development of green buildings in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) and BEAM Society Limited (BSL) co-organised the BEAM Plus Certification Ceremony 2021 on 16 December 2021, recognising the success of BEAM Plus projects in the past year. The number of projects has reached a record high of more than 150. Besides, we welcome the first BEAM Plus New Buildings V2.0 certified project, which embodies BEAM Plus moving into a new era.

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ince its launch in 2010, BEAM Plus is Hong Kong’s widely use green building assessment tool, offering independent assessments of building sustainability performance in the building life cycle. The sustainability performance of many certified projects exceeds the basic requirements set by the rating tool. Some of them have even adopted innovative designs. It is encouraging to see buildings are getting more low-carbon and having more emphasis on health and wellbeing.

To act in concert with the Advancing Net Zero global project initiated by the World Green Building Council, which aims to advocate for all buildings to be net zero carbon by 2050, new awards have been added in the Ceremony this year, in recognition of buildings with great achievement in energy reductions.

The objective is also in alignment with Hong Kong’s Climate Action Plan 2050, which outlines the strategies and targets for combating climate change and achieving carbon neutrality.

In the wake of the technological advancement, HKGBC and BSL are committed to advancing BEAM Plus rating tools and making them more relevant to the needs of the industry. It is the first time we have projects assessed by the new rating tool - BEAM Plus New Buildings V2.0. The updated version includes new criteria related to healthy and active living, biophilic design and BIM integration etc. The rating tool leads to a series of best

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practices that lower adverse impacts to the environment and increase the satisfaction of building users.

Besides new projects, existing buildings are going green as well. HKGBC and BSL are committed to motivating over 42,000 existing buildings in Hong Kong to participate in BEAM Plus assessment. To encourage property and facility management to go green, BEAM Plus Existing Buildings Volume Certification scheme provides a streamlined assessment process to facilitate applicants to conduct assessment of multiple existing buildings in a faster and more economic manner. Since the implementation of the BEAM Plus Existing Buildings Volume Certification scheme, 224 real estate properties and 11 property management companies have participated.

There are over 1,900 registered BEAM Plus projects, covering a total gross floor area (GFA) of over 64,000,000 m2, equivalent to the size of nearly 6,600 times the pitch area of the Hong Kong Stadiums. Since 2014, the annual percentage of private development projects joining BEAM Plus has reached nearly 50%. The government is also a keen supporter of BEAM Plus as major new government building projects are required to achieve BEAM Plus Gold rating or above. In 2021, it is delightful to see that green mortgage programmes begin to emerge in Hong Kong and they all have adopted BEAM Plus as the green building criterion. Both HKGBC and BSL stand ready to cooperate with various industry sectors to make contributions towards the goal of building a greener Hong Kong and a more sustainable world at large.

For the list and details of BEAM Plus certified projects, please visit: beamplusceremony2021.hkgbc.org.hk

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Officiating guests took group photo with Directors of the HKGBC and BSL, and members of the Green Labelling Committee (GLC) of the HKGBC.

Skyline Tower achieved Platinum rating under BEAM Plus Existing Buildings V2.0.

(From left 5 to right 7) Mr Cheung Hau-wai, SBS, Chairman of the HKGBC, Mr Tse Chin-wan, BBS, JP, Secretary for the Environment of the HKSAR Government, and Ms Ivy Lee, Chairperson of BSL had a group photo with representatives of projects obtained Platinum rating under BEAM Plus Existing Buildings in 2021.

Queen's Hill Substation obtained Final Platinum rating under BEAM Plus New Buildings V1.2.

MALIBU achieved Final Platinum rating under BEAM Plus New Buildings V1.2.

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MOVING BEYOND THE VERTICAL TKE reimagines how we move through the world

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f you’ve ever thought about reaching the top floor of a high-rise tower without the aid of an elevator or escalator then you will know how essential mobility solutions are to bringing a building to life. PRC Magazine recently spoke to Birgitta Van den Driessche, Marketing Director APAC of TK Elevator to learn about the latest developments in mobility solutions.

With customers in over 100 countries served by 50,000 employees at over 1,000 locations around the world, TK Elevator - which was rebranded in February last year - has established itself as one of the leading mobility solutions providers in the world.

“Formerly part of the German conglomerate thyssenkrupp, TK Elevator’s portfolio covers commodity elevators for residential and commercial buildings, through to highly customised solutions for state-of-the-art skyscrapers and escalators and moving walks, passenger boarding bridges, and stair and platform lifts. Integrated cloud-based service solutions, which TKE names MAX, are also a key offering,” said Van den Driessche From its APAC offices headquartered in Hong Kong, TKE operates across the region in key markets including China, Korea, India, South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, as well as the Middle East.

Van den Driessche: “TKE provides an essential service to architects, engineering consultants, developers and other stakeholders when it comes to next generation mobility products and solutions for real estate and infrastructure projects.”

In addition, the company’s offering also extends to the maintenance and modernisation of existing mobility units. TKE’s product portfolio covers all market segments, from residential, commercial buildings such as offices, hotels and retail developments, to infrastructure projects such as airports and metro systems, TKE provides German engineering excellence to its global customer base through its services and extensive product portfolio.

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For Christoph Aebischer, VP New Installation Sales APAC. “Future opportunities in the vertical mobility market is driven by urbanization in major growth engines of Asia such as China, India, and many countries in Southeast Asia and the Middle East.”

“Elevators allow cities to expand upwards instead of outwards, allowing us to effectively reduce urban sprawl and associated negative impacts of traffic congestion, pollution and other key issues that are concerns for many countries in Asia Pacific,” he tells PRC. Products such as TKE’s TWIN Elevator System, which incorporates two independent elevator cars operating independently inside the same shaft, are innovations designed effectively to optimise space, maximise passenger capacity, and reduce waiting and travel time for passengers. It is a solution that has been adopted in Hong Kong at the new Santitorium and Hospital Medical Centre, as well as large commercial buildings and hospitals in China, Korea and the Middle East.

“Our solution for the future is MULTI, which allows the operation of multiple cabins in both horizontal and vertical directions, and frees tall building design from the constraints imposed by traditional elevators. As the world’s first ropefree elevator system, MULTI gives architects the power to completely reshape our cities, and has the potential not just to connect floors but also buildings and cities,” explains Aebischer. “The focus of our innovation is also on using the latest technologies to drive energy efficiency and minimise the overall energy consumption of the building.”

Retaining a leading position in supporting infrastructure projects across the region, TKE is also a major supplier to subway and high-speed rail networks across the region. The company’s latest projects include the Xian Metro Line 14, which was inaugurated to support the 14th National Games of China, and an impressive 186-unit delivery for the Sichuan Mianyang-Luzhou high-speed rail network. Airports also feature widely in TKE’s customer base. In addition to elevators and escalators, the company is also a supplier of passenger boarding bridges. Indeed, TKE is a long-standing supplier of mobility solutions to the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and also other award-winning airports, including the Singapore Changi and Qatar Hamad.

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SERVICE AT ITS HEART The maintenance and modernisation of existing units is another key area of TKE’s business. Led by Matthew Biskaduros, VP Service & Modernisation APAC, who has worked in the industry for over three decades, his team are equipped to maintain and modernise elevators of any make and age.

“Safety is always at the forefront of what we do and maintenance and modernisation is essential for us to provide long-term solutions to our clients. It’s not just about preventing breakdowns.

For us, service and quality go hand in hand,” he says, noting that TKE’s maintenance services are available for anyone who owns or manages one or more elevator, escalator or moving walk unit – whether a single elevator in a luxury mansion, or a mix of units in shopping malls or any commercial or residential buildings, train stations or airports. TKE also specialises in working with government authorities, property developers, and asset managers involved in REITs. “Likewise, our modernisation service is suitable for property owners and operators looking to renew, upgrade and increase capacity of their existing vertical mobility systems,” he explains, citing as an example a recent project in Nanchang, China which saw the existing eight elevators in a century-old hospital building adopt TKE’s TWIN modernisation system to drastically increase its passenger handling capacity.

ELEVATING TOWARDS THE DIGITAL The elevator industry is no stranger to the revolution that is the Internet of Things (IoT), and according to Aebischer, digitalisation is providing another area of growth for TKE. “All our elevators can be equipped with MAX, which provide the benefits of data analytics to facilitate predictive maintenance services, and Agile Destination Control, which improves passenger experience by effectively shortening wait and travel times” he explains. It is the use of cloud-based data, he adds, that allows TKE to offer building managers the ability to control and monitor the health of an elevator and provide access to its maintenance history.

“Our technical ability and systematic approach to service elevators and escalators of all makes and models are what make us stand out in the market. Our comprehensive service network in Asia Pacific also allows us to provide the timeliest support to local customers,” he concludes.

With the Asia Pacific region’s swift economic recovery in the postpandemic era, TK Elevator is poised to leverage on its heritage of expert engineering to support the increasing mobility needs in the region, whilst laying the foundation for the future as a standalone company that prides itself on innovation and providing products and maintenance solutions that move beyond the traditional and allow us to reimagine the way we move around.

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Photo by Mark Panckhurst

WATERPROOFING A HERITAGE ARCHITECTURE FOR ADAPTIVE USE The Mills at Pak Tin Par Street in Tsuen Wan offers a nostalgic glimpse into Hong Kong’s industrial past, when the garment industry was still booming in its heyday. Converted from three old textile factories owned by Nanfung Group, the new development has been reproposed into a creative hub and home to small tech start-ups, experiential retail and a cultural institution that explores textile arts and “tech-style” innovation.

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STOPPING WATER LEAKS IN CONCRETE WALLS

Mr. KC Li, the project’s site supervisor, recalled: “The concrete quality has deteriorated badly from the time when the textile mills were built some sixty years ago. There were a few occasions when we tried drilling the walls and instead of concrete, sand particles came spilling out.” He added, “Our immediate concerns were to locate the source of crack and find out the exact causes of the problems. Subsequently, we undertook injection to fill the fissures with rapid-set as well as non-shrink cement in sealing the cracks.”

Part of the challenge of preserving the existing structure lies in the faulty concrete walls and roof, which were prone to water leakage problems.

Enters GWP Engineering Limited, a building construction company, which was commissioned by Nanfung Group to waterproof the entire complex. GWP had worked with the client previously on a spate of similar projects, including the Providence Peak residence in Tai Po and a monastery in Sai Kung.

GWP Engineering started out procuring vitreous enamel panels, structural steel and other building materials for various projects but along the way, it picked up extensive waterproofing experience from a string of underground tunnel projects. Apart from procurement, the company has provided customers with a host of one-stop services from customised design to building materials delivery, installation, quality control, after-sales support and more.

Text: Norman Yam

Working on the areas around the steel window frames at The Mills called for a more delicate approach. Mr. Li and his team of workers sealed up the cracks in the walls with a waterlike low-viscosity substance – BASF MP707 acrylic resin – to make sure that the fissures were filled up rapidly and smoothly. For much of the project duration, the GWP team worked assiduously but carefully around 100 window frames in the buildings.

he Mills now retains more than 80 percent of its old building structure, albeit with structural steel strengthening. The old timber doors, metal gates and equipment have been incorporated into the interior design.

The main entrance leads to the Town Hall on the ground floor, where a sunlit atrium stands.

Images: GWP, Mark Panckhurst, Nanfung Group

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PRIDE IN A HERITAGE PROJECT

STAINED CERAMIC-TILE FLOORING Another part of the project they dealt with was the flooring issue of two toilets. The ceramic white tiles that it was originally paved with had been contaminated with urine stains. Over a week, GWP workmen scappled and polished the floor to remove the stains. BASF polyurethane coating was applied to make cleaning easier and achieve anti-skidding and antibacterial performance,” recalled Mr. Li. In the line of work performed by GWP crew, the quality of workmanship is of high importance and assistant engineer Mr. Daniel Poon communicated daily with the foremen about the work objectives, checked on the scheduling, quality and the abnormalities that he reported to the site supervisor.

Progress reports were submitted to keep the client updated about the project regularly.

“All our workmen are technically competent and have no problems meeting work schedule and quality expectations. What was challenging, though, was the need to communicate with other subcontractor teams working on the project.

This was all the more important because we worked in close proximity with each other. To avoid conflicts, we often had to coordinate with other teams concerning work space arrangements, time slots and scheduling details.”

This was partly the reason for the GWP crew to sometimes work in the weekends and inconvenient hours. As intensive as the chores were, the team completed the entire project in about six months, weeks ahead of schedule.

Mr. Poon remarked: “We are proud of our involvement in The Mills project, especially given our ability to complete the work in time while delivering the highest level of quality possible.” He revealed that the client is satisfied with what they had done and the company is bound to offer after-sales support under a five-year warranty.

As project supervisor, Mr. KC Li expressed pride on having finished what he considers an important project is happy that the rejuvenation project marks a first for GWP Engineering Limited and for himself. “It is not every time that we get a chance to work on a prestigious project like The Mills, where we did our bit to preserve a piece of Hong Hong’s industrial history in the architectural sense.”

Ms. Sandra Lu, Managing Director of GWP Engineering Limited, shared the same sentiments, adding: “The Mills underscores the importance of heritage conservation to acquaint our young people with the old times of Hong Kong and our city back then, as opposed to the urban jungle it has now transformed into.”

“Providing one-stop solutions from design to completion with procurement services for quality building materials and the finest workmanship, it is our objective to contribute our professional construction knowledge to conserve and retain as much of the original look of heritage structures, while serving other building needs of our clients going forward.”

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GREENING THE LARGEST COLUMBARIUM IN HONG KONG The new Columbarium and Garden of Remembrance (CGR) in Tuen Mun, the largest of such facilities managed by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD), has gained a prestigious industry accolade – the Building Environmental Assessment Method (BEAM) Plus Platinum Rating under the Hong Kong Green Council’s BEAM Scheme.

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uch of the honour can be credited to the sustainability efforts of leading contractor Leighton Asia (a member of CIMIC Group), commissioned by FEHD, project management by the Architectural Services Department and designed by the lead consultant, Simon Kwan & Associates Ltd., to construct the columbarium in-line with a comprehensive set of performance criteria relating to environmental issues associated with the planning, construction, and commissioning of the building.

Catering to the public regardless of religious faith, the 8-storey iconic building provides about 160,000 niches, surrounded by approximately 6,700 square metres of landscaped gardens.

Maximising natural lighting and ventilation “The columbarium maximises the building’s natural lighting and ventilation to enhance the comfort of visitors while reducing the level of its energy consumption and carbon footprint,” said Mr. Hercules Tsoi, Project Leader of Leighton Asia’s CGR project. This is achieved by utilising opened spaces to bring in ample sunlight and fresh air.

Text: Norman Yam

Images: Leighton (Asia)

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“In the Garden of Remembrance, dedicated areas are set aside for columbarium users to perform memorial rituals, scatter the cremated ashes of their loved ones and mount commemorative plaques in fond memory of the deceased,” he added.

Challenging soil conditions Leighton Asia’s scope of works as main building contractor also included the design and construction of a foundation system, together with pile caps and strap beams, to support the building.

“From a green perspective, one of the main challenges we faced was the site itself. The site sat on a parcel of brownfield land with different deposits. The design solution involved covering the entire area of deposits with a layer of natural soil about one metre thick,” said Mr. Tsoi.

H-piles were designed to lay a deep foundation for the site. The building loads are supported by these piles without displacing or affecting the underlying soils.

“Because of this, we managed to minimise the disposal rate and trips for soil export, in-line with best environmental protection practices.”

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Heat island effect “We installed a green-roof system for insulation purposes. Instead of the commonly used foam boards, roofing materials like rockwool, fiberglass, metals, paving blocks and tiles were chosen for their solar spectrum reflective characteristics, with a Solar Reflectance Index of 78 documented. Fifty percent of the roof area is covered with vegetation to protect it from direct sun exposure and keep the interiors cool,” said Mr. Tsoi.

Vertical greenery was “planted” on the exterior walls to raise the columbarium’s visual appearance and energy savings. These efforts have been undertaken to mitigate the urban heat island effect, in order to provide comfort for visitors.

Sustainable procurement Another sustainable move by the project was to procure materials, including joss burners, soft wood, materials for stone masonry, steel rebars and concrete, within a radius of 800 km from the site, to limit emissions of delivery vehicles and decrease air pollution on the site. Timber used for project construction was sustainably sourced from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)-certified suppliers in Mainland China.

“Energy efficiency is another top concern factored into our sourcing and procurement decisions. Energy-efficient construction equipment were procured,

in parallel with the import of eco-friendly heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) plant and equipment. Similarly, care was taken to ensure the insulation materials supplied to the project were manufactured entirely without chlorofluorocarbons or hydrochlorofluorocarbons blowing agents”, said Mr. Tsoi.

In addition, the team pursued a “Three Rs” approach to facilitate reduction, reuse and recycling of office paper, plastic water bottles, metals and concrete waste, ensuring that high sustainability standards were observed throughout the project cycle from construction planning through to completion.

Better asset management using digital engineering Leighton Asia’s surveying team extended the application of laser scanning and photogrammetry to the completed CGR project. The two technologies can be associated with 2D Computer Aided Drawings and 3D Building Information Modelling for comparison. This creates reality captures including geospatial data for inaccessible area, and hence facilitates the asset management and maintenance of the CGR if there is need.

Next goal: BEAM Plus (Existing Buildings) Mr. Tsoi concluded: “We are delighted that our project has achieved Platinum rating, the highest level under the BEAM Plus (New Buildings).

Based on the green foundation we have built, we hope the project operator will take the newly-won title to the next level of assessment – BEAM Plus (Existing Buildings) – in the years to come.”

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ILLUM INATIN G FUTU SUSTA RE INABL E LIVI NG Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion, opened to the public in 2021 as one of the top attractions of the Dubai Expo 2020 and has just been crowned as the winner of the Completed Buildings – Display category at World Architecture Festival.

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he pavilion aims to illuminate the ingenuity and possibility of architecture for future sustainable living. Drawing inspiration from complex natural processes, the dynamic form of the pavilion is capturing energy from sunlight and freshwater from humid air. The relationship of building to the site and its physical and cultural contexts is critical, as the facility demonstrates a new way of living sustainably in a challenging desert environment.

The gardens are both experiential and functional, setting the stage for the exhibition contents within and creating shaded gathering areas that manage and distribute crowds while providing retail, food, and beverage opportunities.

The pavilion structure works in tandem with the considered landscape of demonstration gardens, winding pathways and shaded enclaves to create an aura of magic punctuated by the sights, smells and tactile opportunities of nature.

To achieve net-zero, the design required a series of technologies, building systems and design solutions to act in unison. This self-contained, microecosystem resulted from a combination of strategies: optimizing the natural conditions inherent in its location, working with and within them to maximise efficiency and supplementing them with pioneering sustainable technologies to create innovative solutions.

Text: Mike Staley

The insulating properties of the earth are used to shield it from the harsh ambient temperatures which can soar to 50 degrees in the warmer months.

Most of the accommodation is below ground and cased with an earth roof system. The above-ground surfaces are clad with a gabion rainscreen wall –

Images: Grimshaw, Expo 2020 Dubai

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Courtesy of Expo 2020 Dubai

sourced with local stone from the Hajar Mountains – which provides enough thermal mass to absorb the heat while the stone’s natural colour reflects the sun.

Soaring over the courtyard, the Pavilion’s canopy accommodates more than 6,000 square metres of ultra-efficient monocrystalline photovoltaic cells embedded in glass panels. The combination of the cell and the glass casing allows the building to harness solar energy while providing shade and daylighting to the visitors. The canopy also serves as a large collection area for stormwater and dew that replenishes the building’s water system.

The Pavilion is complemented by an installation of Energy Trees. Ranging from 15-18m in diameter, nineteen E-Trees are dispersed throughout the site and provide 28% of the energy required to power the building. The array follows the sun, rotating 180 degrees throughout the course of the day to maximize the energy yield, before returning to its original position at night.

The Grimshaw studio is founded on analysis and exploration. The company’s work is characterised by strong conceptual legibility, innovation and a rigorous approach to detailing, all underpinned by the principles of humane, enduring and sustainable design.

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MOBILITY PAVILION AT EXPO DUBAI 2020 A PLATFORM TO FOSTER CREATIVITY, INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION, GLOBALLY!

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Expo Dubai 2020, billed as the “world’s greatest show”, is showcasing a total of 200 pavilions, each representing a participating country. The mega-event opened recently and will run until 31 March 2022.

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large globe. The third gallery explores the future and "a vision of the cities of tomorrow," imagined by children, with bright colours depicting the flow of data to show the limitless possibilities that lay ahead for the human civilisation.

ertainly, the largest and most impressive of them is Mobility Pavilion, one of the three signature pavilions based on the sub-themes of mobility, sustainability and opportunity. The pavilion is also named Arif after the first letter of the Arabic alphabet and symbolises the dawn of progress and new horizons.

Designed by Foster + Partners, a British architectural design and engineering firm, it is a collaborative project with the event’s organisers to promote the overall theme “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future.”

INTERIOR NARRATIVES The pavilion is as much as an exhibit as what’s inside. Visitors make their way into the building through one of the three entrances where the aluminium fins are raised, between the petal forms.

Once inside, they proceed to a circular passenger lift, reportedly the largest in the world built for a capacity for 160 people, that takes them to the top of the building. Then a series of descending ramps take them down to the three exhibition galleries.

Looking at the history of mobility, the first gallery contains three nine-metrehigh statues of historical explorers, rendered in photo-realistic detail by an Academy Award-winning design studio. Surrounding the characters is a wall relief that narrates the history of transportation. The second gallery focuses on the modern era, where movements of people, goods and information round the world are projected onto a

Text: Norman Yam Derek Leung

Images: Foster + Partners

A strong cinematic and theatrical approach to the interiors design is adopted to engage visitors in the narrative woven with real facts, data and history to craft an experience rich in cultural and educational value.

SURROUNDING LANDSCAPE Complementing the internal functions of the pavilion, the surrounding landscaped areas proposes key zone for visitors to relax and enjoy the spectacle of performances and demonstrations. At a partly underground, partly openair 330-metre track, visitors can witness cutting-edge mobility devices in action and learn how mass-produced technology is able to vastly improve the quality of life for people from developing countries with inventions like solar-powered tricycles, for example.

A special area called The Stage consists of a raised platform for large-scale presentations and shows, with sheltered viewing spaces for spectators from the underground portions of the high-speed track. Outside the pavilion’s exit is The Bowl, an area that houses a large amphitheatre with a seating capacity for 500 people, making it an ideal spot for visitors to rest and contemplate the mobilitythemed journey that they had just undertaken in the building.

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BUILDING ENVELOPE STRATEGY Standing at the south entrance to the site, Mobility Pavilion offers a ribbed and curve shape to cut a visually striking presence. There is a high-speed track that runs in a loop around it to showcase mobility. The building is wrapped with a series of horizontal aluminium louvres, widening to allow light inside and lifting to create the entrance canopies.

Images of wind tunnels and aeronautical elements like aircraft wings are referenced to capture a sense of movement in the external envelope of the building. The strategy is to reflect light and capture movement around the building through its curved fins and allow the pavilion transforms from day to night, picking up colours and light from its surroundings. Three large petals also cantilever outwards from the building’s base, each of which contains an exhibition gallery. The core concept is to create a vessel for the expo’s three sub-themes, meaning that each theme has its own hall.

GREEN PROJECT Based on the sustainable design of Fosters + Partners, Mobility Pavilion is a self-shading building, with metal claddings to reflect heat, and the photovoltaic panels on the rooftop harnesses solar energy for productive use. The landscape design is sensitive to water use. Due to the project being one of the largest in the expo, a huge amount of waste generated in several ways every day would be detrimental to the environment. Because of this, the designer wanted to limit the amount of carbon that went into the building.

Mobility Pavilion has achieved the gold rating certification from the” Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)” green building rating system, which considers the project to be a contributor in implementing a sustainable site, energy savings, water efficiency, carbon emissions reduction and improved indoor environmental quality.

The pavilion will be repurposed into a high-quality office complex after the expo, as part of the larger legacy plan.

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OSMO Centre Stage at World Expo Dubai Dating back to 1851, Expo World Exhibitions are the largest and most prestigious events in the world, combining economic, promotional, cultural and tourist themes. Expo 2020 in Dubai is the first World Exhibition organised in an Arab country and aspires to become the largest show in history with 18 million visitors expected by the time it concludes on 31 March 2022.

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he Polish Pavilion at the World Expo 2020 is a tribute to nature, under the theme, ”Poland. Creativity Inspired by Nature”. Wood, a symbol of continuing rebirth, is the main material used. The entire area of about twelve thousand square metres is protected with OSMO wood finishes, from the external façade, the interior walls of the structure, ceilings and floors, to stairs and balustrades.

THE WHOLE WORLD IN ONE PLACE With over 140 years of experience OSMO products were selected to be used in the creation of this huge undertaking to represent the Polish nation on the world stage. The pavilion designers wanted the finishing to showcase the natural characteristics of wood and, after drying, to create a matt, transparent, protective layer with high surface hardness, whilst being abrasion resistant.

Text: Mike Staley

Images: Govt. Poland

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For the interiors, OSMO Top Oil Clear Matt was selected to provide protection for interior wooden elements. The Siberian Larch wood of the exterior is protected by OSMO Natural Oil Woodstain 701 Clear Matt and 702 Larch as well as Natural Oil Woodstain in a customised colour created specifically for the project.

Developed from natural oils and waxes, OSMO finishes place emphasis on the wood’s grain and natural characteristics of the wood. The microporous finish allows the wood to breath and reduces the risk of swelling and shrinkage. Water-repellent, extremely weatherproof and UVstable, surfaces will not crack, peel, flake or blister. OSMO finishes are ideal for all wood in indoor and outdoor areas.

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Sustainability in the retail industry has become a hot topic, especially in Asia. At BEE, from our vantage as an industry leader, we have seen a recent growth of interest in healthy buildings, energy consumption and circularity. These trends are apparent given the number of retailers participating in the different sustainability programs currently available on the market.

SUSTAINABILITY

TRENDS IN RETAIL LEED AND RETAIL Fashion brands are investing heavily in a greener footprint. According to a report from the Retail Industry Leaders Association, 93% of global consumers expect brands they use to support social and environmental issues. Green building certifications help brands to set themselves apart from their competitors. Achieving LEED certification is becoming a priority for fashion brands, giving them a way to satisfy and connect with their progressive customer base. For instance, the number of LEED certified retail projects in Asia has passed the 1,200 mark, increasing from 808 certified projects in 2020 to 1,222 certified projects so far in 2021. That means LEED is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. As the world’s most experienced green building consultancy in retail, we have a dedicated team to support our retail clients. Called BEE Retail, they have completed more than 329 retail projects comprising over 10 million square feet across 28 countries. We expect these numbers to rise exponentially over the new few years.

HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN RETAIL Businesses and individuals are increasingly looking for healthy spaces that prioritize environmental impacts on human health and well-being, especially after COVID-19. As one of the first WELL Enterprise Providers in the world, BEE have seen how retailers are increasingly seeking to boost stakeholders’ confidence by acquiring health and well-being certifications, such as WELL certification. In fact, at the beginning of 2021, the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) announced that spaces enrolled in their WELL Health-Safety Rating program have crossed the one billion square foot mark.

This milestone was achieved in just nine months. WELL certified buildings meet stringent requirements for indoor air quality, water quality and thermal comfort. They must be well designed from an engineering standpoint, while promoting a healthy lifestyle among occupants.

CIRCULARITY The fashion industry is responsible for up to 10% of greenhouse gas emissions, and an estimated 92 million tons of waste per year. Retailers are responding seriously to consumers’ demand that brands use more sustainable products. For example, the first zero waste certification program – TRUE – which is dedicated to measuring, improving, and recognizing zero waste performance, has already surpassed 200 certified projects and is being adopted by more and more brands. BEE has recently Certified South Korea’s first TRUE project and we continue to experience growth in the number of retail clients asking us for help implementing waste management strategies. TRUE projects help reducing environmental impacts by closing the loop on waste, since facilities need to prove a minimum of 90 percent waste diversion. Moreover, this rating system enables a facility or company to understand, track and improve how waste is being managed and how to improve their procurement process to reduce inefficiencies and costs.

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Figure 1. Retail store in Shanghai before and after LEED

Case study 1: LEED vs non-LEED retail projects As consultants, we are often asked about the benefits of getting a project Certified. To answer this question, we conducted a comprehensive study using BEE Sense - our cloud-based, real-time, integrated building management platform – to further understand the benefits of certifying a project under LEED., BEE looked at energy consumption data for one of the luxury retail stores we manage in Shanghai, then compared the data from before and after the LEED application. As pictured below, energy consumption dropped dramatically, resulting in a reduction of more than 8% in the store. This is the first time that anyone in the retail industry has been able to see the impact on energy consumption directly resulting from the implementation of LEED Certification.

Moreover, following our study, we were able to prove that LEED certified projects promote the health and well-being of the occupants inside a space, while also helping facility managers improve building operations and maintenance. For instance, indoor air quality is greatly improved given the higher filtering requirements recommended in LEED (Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies). For example, the image below shows that the filtering efficiency of a LEED project (see right) employing a high efficiency filter reduces the indoor levels of PM2.5 when compared to a non-LEED project (see left) employing a lower efficiency filter.

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BEE worked with Nike for their first TRUE Pre-Certified store in Seoul.

KEY “MOVE TO ZERO” INITIATIVES 1 Nike will power owned-and-operated facilities with 100 percent renewable energy by 2025.

2 Nike will reduce carbon emissions across its global supply chain by 30 percent by 2030, in line with the Paris Agreement of 2015.

3 Nike diverts 99 percent of all footwear manufacturing waste from landfills.

4 Additionally, Nike diverts more than 1 billion plastic bottles per year from landfills to create yarn for new jerseys and uppers for Flyknit shoes.

5 The Reuse-A-Shoe and Nike Grind programs convert waste into new products, playgrounds, running tracks and courts.

Case study 2: Nike’s TRUE pre-certified project “The TRUE Zero Waste and LEED Certifications are really a step forward toward Nike’s commitment and ‘Move to Zero’ journey to zero carbon and zero waste, to help protect the future of sport. These programs are enablers for us to reduce our environmental footprint and circular business models” (Luis Pellat, Retail Facilities & New Stores Manager AsiaPac-LatAm) This project is Nike’s first store to secure a LEED Gold certification in South Korea, and also the first in Asia to launch Recycling & Donation Nike’s fully integrated service for recycling and donating used footwear and apparel. Recycled or donated items will be sent to partnered organizations that help communities facing disasters and other challenging circumstances. By achieving TRUE Certification, LEED certification, and employing continuous monitoring, Nike is showing its commitment to reach zero waste targets, increase resource efficiency, and cut their carbon footprint.

“We see significant benefits by implementing BEE Sense in our Stores, as a critical tool to measure, monitor, ensure and maintain optimal conditions for our store team and Consumers visiting the store and reducing our energy consumption” (Luis Pellat, Retail Facilities & New Stores Manager AsiaPac-LatAm)

BEE is a world leading green building and engineering consultancy.

We specialize in sustainability and technology deployment that maximizes resource efficiency and health and wellness within built spaces. As the only Asia-based company recognized as both WELL Enterprise Providers and LEED Proven Providers, BEE has delivered hundreds of successful LEED and WELL projects in over 35 countries. Our track record of achievements - such as the world’s first retail space certified under LEED O+M v4.1 and China’s first LEED Platinum certified hotel - position us as the leaders in sustainability for retail and hospitality.

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UNLEASH THE POWER OF DESIGN! Asia Hospitality and Retail Design Awards (Asia HOREDA) were established by PRC Magazine, a ROF Media publication, and Informa Markets, with the aim of recognising projects that demonstrate the highest levels of excellence achieved in the design of Hospitality and Retail spaces from across Asia.

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The Awards recognised the most innovative, sustainable, user-friendly, and game changing designs across multiple categories, including hotels, resorts, restaurants, shopping malls, retail stores and more, in two main categories, namely HOSPITALITY and RETAIL. There was also a public vote, #MyFavourite, with the public selecting their favourite projects across 4 categories. Asia HOREDA aims to honour excellence in design, to promote green and sustainable design and a circular economy, to promote the wellbeing and health of guests and tenants, to honour successful public engagement through effective design and planning, to recognise designs that contribute to a better user experience and to foster dialogue and contribute to the sharing of ideas and knowledge.

The Awards Ceremony for Asia HOREDA was held on 8 September 2021 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on the main stage at Retail Asia Conference & Expo. More than 100 noted practice leaders, executive directors, and professionals from across the industry attended the Awards Ceremony which earned high praise from those in attendance.

The night’s main prize for GREENEST OVERALL PROJECT was awarded to Lead8 for their ground-breaking design of The Ring, Chongqing, China. Lead8 also won Gold for The Ring for Outstanding Retail Design – APAC in the Shopping Mall Category.

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Ir Francis Sootoo, Chairman of International, Belt & Road Committee (2021-2022) at China Real Estate Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong and International Chapter (CRECCHKI), “Well done the PRC team for organising yet another successful event!

Not to be missed!”

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Lead8 is the Interior Designer, Retail Planner and Signage Designer for The Ring by Hongkong Land in Chongqing.

The innovative and pioneering biophilic retail destination features of one China’s largest collection of indoor plants at its heart. The Ring in Chongqing is a groundbreaking ecological retail destination featuring one of China’s largest indoor botanic gardens. The development marks the inauguration of Hongkong Land’s new lifestyle retail series by the same name.

“ The retail destination is an original concept for the city – a place that intertwines retail, nature, culture and experience. Coming to life with a 42-metre-tall botanical garden, interactive sports and culture programming, and a creative tenant mix, The Ring provides attractions not yet seen before in Chongqing or the region.

Thank you to Asia HOREDA for elevating green design to the highest level and for celebrating projects like The Ring that are exploring the relationships between natural and built environments.

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Christine Hau Founding Partner LEAD8

Setting new benchmarks for experiential destinations in China, The Ring’s vision is truly innovative. The design seeks to deliver a new-generation social destination, an urban natural community, and a landmark regional commercial centre. The power of biophilia and a collective desire to be close to nature is at the forefront, pushing the agenda forward for future commercial developments.

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Special Awards

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GREENEST OVERALL PROJECT

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At Lead8, we are passionate about design that gives back to its cities and communities.

Sustainability is inherently part of this mission, and we are confident it will continue to be held as a leading focus for design moving forward.

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With The Ring, we saw the opportunity to push the agenda forward for commercial developments, innovating biophilic and experiential design.

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Applicant: Lead8 Project address: Chongqing, China Completed date: April 2021 Total GFA: 154,000m2 Design Team: Simon Chua

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The Naera Hotel, Spa and Art Gallery, just over an hour’s drive from Shanghai, has been designed with rest and relaxation in mind. Klaasen Lighting Design designed the lighting with the aim to enhance the architecture and interior design schemes, with the approach of using concealed light, focused accents and controlled lighting levels, adding to the sense of exploration and showcasing artwork. Aero Light fittings were used extensively throughout the resort.

The lighting concept very much follows the clients' desire to make the resort unique revolving around for art, organic farming and luxury travel. Part of the hotel experience is a light show that plays every hour. The architectural concept is designed with all public spaces and hotel rooms facing the central courtyard. Each of them a “box” protruding into the courtyard which consists of a water feature with some trees. At night the individual boxes light up, becoming a feature, with the water surface creating an additional reflection. The light fittings used are very high quality from Aero, a company specializing in hospitality lighting.

Outstanding

HOSPITALITY DESIGN - APAC

Resort (Lobby and Public Areas)

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Applicant: Klaasen Lighting Design Project address: Xitang, China Completed date: 01 September 2019 Total GFA: 40,000m2 Design Team: Martin Klaasen, Grace Eng

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“ K11 MUSEA, the most important piece of the 10-year regeneration project of Victoria Dockside, is masterminded by K11 Founder Adrian Cheng in collaboration with 100 Creative Powers hailing from different disciplines and cultures, including local artists, architects and designers alongside international names. Echoing K11’s unique culturalretail model that brings together Art • People • Nature, Cheng’s vision is to make K11 MUSEA the Silicon Valley of Culture. Conceived as A Muse by the Sea, K11 MUSEA offers a Journey of Imagination spanning retail, culture, art, design, architecture and nature, forming a cultural-retail ecosystem with unmatched views of Victoria Harbour.

A new benchmark for green design has been set with Nature Discovery Park, the city’s first urban biodiversity museum and sustainability-themed education park and host to a variety of rare plants and butterflies alongside an outdoor aquarium. The provision of a podium rooftop and Bohemian Garden also offer a breath-taking oasis for visitor.

With 300+ glass tubes in the façade, K11 Art & Cultural Centre and K11 Sculpture Park is the first in-mall multi-purpose cultural space catered for museum-level art pieces, rendering K11 MUSEA a perfect hub to propagate culture, facilitate idea exchange and incubate talents from around the world.

Excellent mixed-use commercial environment stacked full of purpose and fun. Nice use of the outdoors, with the urban farm, coffee cube and seafront.

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Asia HOREDA Awards Jury Member Rufus Turnbull Founder & Creative Director Studio X

Outstanding

RETAIL DESIGN - HK Shopping Mall

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Applicant: K11 Concepts Limited Project address: Hong Kong Completed date: November 2019 Total GFA: 111,500m2

Design Team: - Main Contractor: New World Construction Company - Design Architect & Facade Designer: Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates PC - Executive Architect & Authorized Person: Ronald Lu and Partners (Hong Kong) - Landscape Design Architect: PLandscape Co. - Executive Landscape Architect: Urbis - Interior Designers of K11 MUSEA: K11 in collaboration with Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates PC, AB Concept & LAAB Architects - Design Architect of Special Features: LAAB Architects - Design Architect of Ancillary Facilities: One Bite Design Studio

K11 MUSEA

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This new development is to break away from the conventional shopping mall design and instead draw inspiration from a more traditional market square, creating a central meeting place for public enjoyment. Sungang MixC Market Hall, a new mixed-use development is under construction in Shenzhen, China with anticipated completion by 2022. This lifestyle destination will provide an immersive gastronomic experience under one roof.

From the studio’s experience of designing world class public spaces, the design team has created a series of spaces at different scales all interconnected. The frontage of MixC Market Hall is marked by a stainless steel sculptural canopy which leads to a pedestrianised retail street, creating a new and dynamic boulevard for shoppers and diners to enjoy.

MixC Market Hall’s key environmental strategy is to maximize the use of natural daylight into the interior spaces, thus reducing the need for artificial lighting. The skylights also went through a series of design studies to make sure that they are site specifically designed to avoid causing greenhouse effects.

Outstanding

RETAIL DESIGN FUTURE PROJECTS Shopping Mall

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Applicant: 10 Design Project address: Shenzhen, China Completed date: 01 October 2022 Total GFA: Retail - 78,890m2 | Office - 103,320m2 Design Partners - Ted Givens, Chin Yong Ng

SUNGANG MIXC MARKET HALL

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Creativo Design & Contracting Co., Ltd recently completed an installation at The Arca Hotel applying decorative paint to over 200 sqm Lift Lobbies and toilets. One of their aims with this signature project was to Inspire the hospitality sector to specifiy decorative paint as a brand-new building material that help’s meet some of the most original modern designs.

Decorative paint is a versatile product that creates a fusion between different design elements. At The Arca Hotel special attention was given to creating an exact colour match to the cultural icons of Chinese dominoes and Mahjong tiles, as seen in the hotel washrooms.

In this environment a major requirement with the applied materials was moisture resistance. Not only is decorative pain waterproof but it is an eco-friendly building material manufactured with natural ingredients and is certificated with the Hong Kong Green Label, providing customers with highly decorative and ecologically friendly building materials that are kinder to the earth.

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HOTEL BUILDING SOLUTION Use of new materials and technologies

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Applicant: Creativo Design & Contracting Co Limited Project address: Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong Completed date: August 2020 Total GFA: 200m2 Design Team: Creativo Design & Contracting Co Limited

THE ARCA HOTEL

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The cafe is a place to house the clients’ fond memories of Australia and their common passion for good coffee. They named the cafe “Today is Long” and the design took after the golden sunset in Australia as well as the sandstone monolith - Uluru in the Red Centre. Australia has always been blessed with abundant amounts of sunlight, thus a lot of white colour has been used together with the large windows to enhance the bright and airy atmosphere.

And spaces have been reserved under the entrance arch, seating area and the overhead storage for plantings in order to create a green, lush and natural environment. Coffee grain used in the cafe will also be recycled as fertilisers for the plantings.

The different arrangements of sunset hemispheres indeed helped form a strong geometrical facade and distinguished the cafe from its surroundings of old buildings. Big windows, various plantings and large amounts of white colour were employed to bring in nature as well as to create a bright and airy environment for customers.

Outstanding

HOSPITALITY DESIGN - HK

Bou que F&B Outlet (Dining)

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A lot of impact out of 30 square metres. I can see why it’s popular.

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Asia HOREDA Awards Jury Member

J Lee Rofkind Principal / Regional Leader of Hospitality HOK

Applicant: Absence from Island Project address: Hong Kong Completed date: 30 November 2020 Total GFA: 30m2 Design Team: Chi, Etain, Tsin

TODAY IS LONG CAFÉ

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Openow - opens Guest rooms of Hotels, Serviced Apartment and Student Dormitories. Long lines of waiting customers at the check-in counter or student registration offices are gone - Jump the queue. Get the key via mobile apps to jump the queue Mobile Access Control, replacing keys and cards with secure credentials on your phone. TESA Hotel is the company that offers an integral Access Control Solution specific for the Hospitality market. It is using a single platform to manage all related systems including the locks, wall readers, cylinders using Wireless Online, BLE, RFID, Magnetic or Dual technology card required to manage any Access point.

Enabling the Smartphone as a key to open the guest room locks thus ensuring ultimate convenience to end-users and facility management. Provide a single integrated SW platform connecting various door components thru the Smartphone.

Through the software platform, the hotel operator can install, configure, administer and maintain the access control system of hotel in a very convenient way. Openow solution is available on iOS and Android platforms.

Outstanding

HOTEL BUILDING SOLUTION Use of new materials and technologies

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Outstanding technology integration for a convenient and secure access management of Hotel and Dormitory Guest rooms

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AUB Limited

Applicant: AUB Limited Project address: Hong Kong and Macau Completed date: 2021 Design Team: TESA Spain, an Assa Abloy company

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CHALLENGING SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS TO CREATE BETTER COMMUNITIES WHAT IS URBANPLAN?

RELEVANCE

UrbanPlan is a global educational initiative developed in 2001 by the Urban Land Institute and UC Berkeley’s Fisher Center for Real Estate and Urban Economics as a realistic, interactive classroom-based team challenge, in which students learn about the fundamental forces that affect urban regeneration. First piloted in Asia in 2018, UrbanPlan is entering its fourth academic year in Hong Kong.

The pandemic has made us all reconsider our lifestyle, values and urban environments, which makes UrbanPlan a particularly timely learning activity.

While the physical schemes are the most visible end-product, the value of UrbanPlan lies in its process. Students learn how their individual levels of engagement in negotiating for a desired outcome, affects the liveability of the neighbourhood their team is trying to create.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR EDUCATION? A real-life simulation replete with a request for proposal and goal-oriented roles in a competitive workshop setting, UrbanPlan is a hands-on workshop intended for 16-18 year olds. Using Lego models, students form property development companies, and compete as teams to test solutions that address critical issues related to creating a thriving and resilient community neighbourhood.

The program is delivered in two parts: During the preparatory lesson, class teachers provide contextual understanding, correlating land-use principles to themes students are familiar with. During the workshop, ULI instructors lead through the challenge, assisted by industry professionals trained in UrbanPlan, who volunteer their time to take on facilitation and judging duties.

Students are tasked with realising a team vision, while simultaneously achieving goals specific to their individual roles. Herein lies a core value of UrbanPlan: There is no right or wrong answer, the experience is the learning.

Students are encouraged to consider the competing forces and intents that shape outcome goals, while acquiring an appreciation of the processes that shape the neighbourhoods in which we live our lives, skills not typically taught in a classroom.

“This is the sort of learning every student should be doing. It’s about analysis, it’s about collaboration and it’s about creativity... this is different, it’s not out of a textbook,” says Dr Malcolm Pritchard, Head of ISF Academy in Hong Kong.

Text: Martina Ing & Connie Cheng

Images: ULI

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As Douglas Wu, Executive Director, Fairland Holdings reflects: “As a workshop volunteer, it is fascinating to see how ordinary Secondary students understand their city and envision an ideal neighbourhood. It’s a refreshing angle from our daily professional views and gives us some insight into how the next generation wants to experience a city.”

Frequently misunderstood as an ‘urban planning’ exercise, UrbanPlan is an activity in teaming and collaborative dynamics. To create an effective scheme, the final product must have been thought through in enough detail to reflect a desirable social ‘software’ to complement the ‘hardware’ of an imagined built environment. Students are expected to coherently analyse a set of realistic constraints, and under time pressure, develop scenarios towards a final solution fit to be presented to a panel of industry experts.

UrbanPlan is also a uniquely personal experience. While navigating the tradeoffs between their roles’ individual goals and their team’s goals, students learn to make balanced choices between the tensions. This often stretches students as they grow their skills in analysis, contextualization, value prioritization, pitching, negotiating, creativity, and public speaking.

"When we look around the world today in the communities that we live in, there's a lot of challenges that the communities are facing.

UrbanPlan is really important [to me because] it’s a great way to introduce students to the issues that these communities are facing while at the same time teaching them the skills that they will need for the future." John So, ULI Global Governing Trustee and Managing Director, Co-Head of BGO Strategic Capital Partners, an UrbanPlan sponsor.

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BACKGROUND UrbanPlan was piloted in Hong Kong in 2018 using fixed blocks of low-rise, single/dual-use models borrowed from our sister program in London. Students bemoaned that the physical scale and complexity of Hong Kong was not reflected, so we set about translating a handful of basic contextual uses into our Asia building models. The architectural design of the buildings is not the objective of the program, hence the blocks are reality based, but modular, to allow the flexibility to mix uses and stack modules in infinitely variable combinations. The focus is on understanding the drivers for how & why a district is planned and programmed in a certain way.

The program has resonated well with students. This past summer, three UrbanPlan alumna interned with us, with the goal of developing a stronger sustainability component with a young person’s view in mind. Our expectation was to receive ideas we could develop further. Instead, they delivered two fully thought-through enhancements to the program. Devising a method for the better deployment of an existing parameter (solar panels), they developed an alternate goal achievement strategy within the challenge. Not done yet, they combed through our photo archives, quantifying past student schemes, from which they developed a carbon emissions calculator.

The tool is currently being assessed for deployment and will hopefully be rolled out this academic year.

Offered to schools for free, with all collaterals provided, UrbanPlan is a self-financed enrichment program, reliant on the generous financial and in-kind support of our sponsors, without whom we would not be able to run UrbanPlan. If you’d like to help us grow, whether through funding, volunteering, or by providing venues to host workshops, please contact us at: urbanplan.hk@uli.org

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