The Quayside (TQS), which is located next to a reforming industrial area and the Kwun Tong Bypass with relatively shorter buildings to the west, was completed earlier this year. With more than 40 green features, the building is Hong Kong’s first office and retail mixed use development with the largest total floor area obtaining the WELL Building Standard Gold Precertification. The project also emphasises the importance of work-life balance by providing an energy-efficient, eco-friendly and healthy commercial space for TQS users as well as residents of the Kowloon East district.
TQS was designed to create an environment that facilitates life beyond work. As a major stakeholder in the Kowloon East community, TQS’ mission and passion are to promote work-life balance by providing leisure facilities and hosting activities such as knowledge-sharing events, sports activities, etc. It also cultivates a diverse tenant mix that offers a variety of experiences so that wage earners can have a break from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Constructed along the waterfront, TQS commands panoramic views of Victoria Harbour. To save energy costs associated with lighting, the designer installed a glass curtain wall that allows natural light from the harbour into the building. However, excessive sunlight can raise indoor temperatures, which often results in higher energy consumption due to increased use of air conditioning systems.
PROJECT DATA
Project Name
The Quayside
Location
77 Hoi Bun Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Status of Construction
Completed
Completion Date
31 July 2019
Site Area
Approx. 6,843 Sq.m.
Gross Floor Area
Approx. 82,044 Sq.m.
Building Height
Approx. 96m above mean street level
Client/Owner/Developer
Century Land Investment Ltd. (Joint-venture of Link Asset Management Ltd. and Nan Fung Development Ltd.)
Authorized Person
Lee Ming Yen Jennifer
Executive Architect
P&T Architects and Engineers Ltd.
Design Architect
P&T Architects and Engineers Ltd.
Interior Design Firm
CL3 Architects Ltd.
Principal Designer
William Lim
Civil & Structural Engineer
AECOM Asia Co., Ltd.
Mechanical & Electrical Engineer
WSP (Asia) Ltd
Quantity Surveyor
Arcadis Hong Kong Ltd.
Lighting Consultant
LIGHTLINKS International Ltd.
Landscape Architect
AECOM Asia Co., Ltd.
Green Building Consultant
Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Ltd.
Main Contractor
Gammon Construction Ltd.
Interior Fit-Out Contractor
Pat Davie Ltd. and Sundart Timber Products Co., Ltd.
