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April 20, 2024

SHANGHAI
Bank of China Financial Center, Shanghai FTZ
This design represents the timeless modernity that is the hallmark of Pei Architects and their believe its crisp, geometric form will stand out as an iconic gateway for the Bank of China and Shanghai Free Trade Zone. Pei Architects conceived of this building as a pair of slender towers that are the focal point of the grand boulevard approach which ... <Read more>

SHENZHEN
Yantian old market town renewal plan
10 Design unveils its latest winning proposal for the Yantian Old Market Town Urban Renewal Project in Shenzhen, China. Strategic key attractions and interfaces are pinpointed in the masterplan, guiding the development of traffic flow and urban infrastructure for future growth. Nestled along the tranquil inner bay of Starling Inlet, Yantian old market town boasts a prime waterfront location near ... <Read more>

World's largest indoor ski centre under construction
In 2021, architecture firm 10 Design created the winning competition proposal for Huafa Snow World, a 131-hectare entertainment destination in Qianhai Bay, Shenzhen, China. Construction for the retail and entertainment plot, Huafa Snow Centre, one of the largest plots consisting of an indoor ski slope, a JW Marriott hotel, a themed shopping mall and office space...<Read more>

HONG KONG
SHKP's Mong Kok large-scale commercial project approved
Preliminary works are underway for the project, which features a 53-storey main tower reaching a height of 320 metres above the principal datum. Once completed, it will become the second tallest commercial landmark in Kowloon after the International Commerce Centre (ICC)... <Read more>

San Tin Technopole I&T city
The project will adopt an integrated low carbon infrastructure system, taking into consideration waste management, energy efficiency, water management, smart and sustainable mobility, and urban planning and design to help achieve carbon neutrality before 2050. Digital strategies such as BIM and Digital Twins will also be deployed to improve project outcomes <Read more>

20 building plans approved in Jan
13 were for apartment and apartment-commercial developments

Completion of Kai Tak Sports Park's main stadium façade
Designed with the captivating theme "Pearl of the Orient", the main stadium showcases a meticulously crafted surface formed by about 27,000 aluminium panels as part of the multi-layered façade, each shaped into signature design triangular pieces, adding to its visual appeal. The colour of façade design is capable of shifting to different colour...<Read more>

Latest phase of Taikoo Place's redevelopment to complete within 2024
The redevelopment will also feature increased connectivity via new elevated walkways, as well as a range of al fresco dining concepts which are now opening at street level ... Two new mixed-use projects in Shanghai will mark Swire Properties' first foray into the residential market in the Chinese Mainland <Read more>

Choi Hung Estate to be redeveloped
Secretary for Housing and Hong Kong Housing Authority (HA) Chairman Winnie Ho recently announced that the Government will initiate a redevelopment study for Choi Hung Estate in Wong Tai Sin. Current estimates suggest that about 9,200 flats will be provided upon redevelopment, representing a net gain of about 1,800 flats <Read more>

3 historic buildings to be revamped
Batch VII of the Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme

The Henderson by Zaha Hadid Architects
Located in the heart of Hong Kong's central business district, the 36-storey 'The Henderson' tower for Henderson Land replaces a multi-storey car park to create an urban oasis adjacent to Chater Garden within a short walking distance to both Central and Admiralty MTR metro stations <Read more>