This is a redevelopment project by LAWSGROUP that seeks to build a new landmark in the heart of East Kowloon in Hong Kong. An old industrial building sat on the site previously. Bringing together technology, wellness and geometry, the new 29-storey smart commercial tower has been planned to comply with the group’s “1.5% Campaign”, set up to contribute to limiting global temperature rise to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius while promoting a green lifestyle.
The secondary entrance facing Hang Yip Street
The appearance of the tower that comprises ‘shifting’ floor plates resembles a thread spindle, harking back to the group’s apparel background. The floor plates also create overhangs for sun shading and terraces for greenery.
BRINGING IN SMART TECH
The group has integrated the technologies of 5G, internet of things and data visualisation into the project for automated management. These include smart building management; smart parking system; smart washrooms; as well as full indoor coverage of 5G connectivity and dedicated 5G bandwidth for enhanced speed, reliability and security.
A community wall with a collage of buildings from different periods on the 17th floor
PROJECT DATA
Project Name
KTR350
Location
350 Kwun Tong Road, Hong Kong
Expected Completion
Q1 2024
Site Area
1,782 square metres
Gross Floor Area
26,717 square metres
Building Height
121.55 metres
Owner
Charm Step Development Ltd
Architecture Firm; Interior Design Firm
MLA Architects HK Ltd
Principal Architect
Leung Sai Hung
Principal Designer
Yuen Tak Chuen
Civil & Structural Engineer; Mechanical & Electrical Engineer; Landscape Architect; Green Building Consultant
WSP Hong Kong Ltd
Quantity Surveyor
Quantars Consultants Ltd
Main Contractor; Interior Fit-Out Contractor
Hien Lee Engineering Co Ltd
Images
LAWSGROUP
This is an excerpt. The original article is published in
Construction+ Q3 2023 Issue: The inside of architecture/built structures.
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