關善明建築師事務所有限公司 Simon Kwan & Associates Limited

the 1981 design competition selection and 1985 hkia award recipient, hkapa is an ensemble of triangular volumes that resolves dual intentions, to achieve a dynamic urban landmark and to create refined interior spaces for entertainment, with constraints imposed on the site by a matrix of underground utility and transport tunnels.

the scheme consists of an academic block situated on the site’s promontory, several accommodation groupings, and an amenity zone distributed over a series of inter-connected platforms cascading to the sea. an axial circulation spine originating at the entrance plaza intersects a set of secondary paths that conjoin 46 distinct programmatic elements. a “single roof” fosters the cross-pollination of departments, while human scale emerges through the articulation of volumes and thresholds. phases 1 & 2 were completed in association with ptp ltd. simon kwan & associates ltd. contributed comprehensive architectural services for the entire project; ptp ltd. contributed facilities planning services for the academic block.

the new territories south regional police headquarters is the first “turn-key building” development to be procured through the “design and build” mode for the hong kong police force. the sixteen-storey building is composed of a carpark-cum-operational base podium block and a central-core office tower, accommodating functional spaces for as many as ten different police formations with highly specific operational requirements, including indoor shooting ranges, dog kennels, armouries, antenna gallery, resources centre, catering facilities etc.

a 22-ha. site at tolo harbour will be developed in 3 phases to foster the research, development, and commercial application of new technologies in hk. the masterplan promotes clustering and interaction; multi and single-tenant facilities, residential accommodations and a full set of retail, recreation and communal amenities are distributed within 3 designated zones – campus, core and corporate.

this residential property development consists of 34 distinctive high-rise towers and low-rise quarters, a 4-level commercial centre, 2 private clubhouses, a new ferry pier and a unique waterfront promenade, disposed amid a finely-scaled, differentiated and integrated series of gardens, plazas, recreation areas, and secluded outdoor niches. the physical environment is crafted to promote health, convenience, security and a contemporary life-style that interweaves nature and artifice.

the icac building is perhaps the first of its kind in the world, the building was completed in a record time of 31 months. design of the icac building was based on a rational approach with conscious afford being made in rendering the building efficient, cost effective, sustainable, as well as portraying the icac image of independence, fairness and openness.

the main design intent is to provide a humane environment for rehabilitation of inmates, as well as a decent working environment for staff – which is an important element in contemporary correctional building design. the redevelopment has been designed and executed using a “sustainable approach” from the outset with clear objectives to maximize land use in accommodating increased number of inmates and staff with optimized resources, whilst maintaining a high degree of security and operational efficiency.

one of the main challenges of the project is to accommodate all the formations of the customs and excise department (c&ed) within a tight site constraint and height limitation. the new headquarters organises an auditorium, shooting ranges, offices, messes and barracks – spaces of different dimensions, behind an orderly facade.

the proposed building of north lantau hospital, phase 1, comprises a 7-storey c-shaped block atop a single storey podium. the building is designed to setback at various levels to reduce the massiveness of the block and to create a prominent landscape strip nestling along chung yan road, with a large landscape deck for rehabilitation and various pocket spaces for communal purpose. the building is enveloped with an energy efficient curtain wall system and articulated with flying fins. green features include a host of related building services controls on environmental performance and energy efficiency.

the expansion of the tseung kwan o hospital caters for the need to model a change for the more aged population of the districts for the years ahead. the expansion block comprises of 9 storeys of. out-patient facilities, health resource centre, staff facilities and a chinese medicine clinic. the building consists of a basement carpark and a link bridge connecting to the existing main block. sustainability is of high priority for the design of the new expansion block. green features and innovative sustainability designs are introduced to enhance the environmental control of the building.