In the 1980's this commercial complex in the heart of Hong Kong's retail and business Central district needed renovations and upgrades to stay competitive to other high end retail offerings.
SITE
Central, Hong Kong
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DATES
1994 - Design Phase
2006- Construction Completion
TEAM MEMBER
Dan Chong, Intern Architect (KPF)
Hongkong Land, Client​
DESCRIPTION
Natural light and materiality was important to the design. These photos are taken almost 30 years after the completion of construction. As retail designs tend to have a shelf life of no more than 15 years, this is an enduring feat of perseverance and longevity. Additionally, surviving the cultural and political shifts during those 30 years, this building becomes a stable anchor of memory - of what we know and love of Hong Kong, but yet open to future transformation.
This is the only design project that Dan has had the opportunity to work on in Hong Kong. It was a real gift for him to work on a project in Hong Kong - the place that Dan was born. Photo credits: Dan Chong
