Snøhetta has designed a mixed-use building in Hong Kong, named Airside. Commissioned by Nan Fung group, the 176,000-square-meter structure is located in the center of the former Kai Tak airport. A 200-meter tall tower set atop a podium fit with roof gardens and urban space at ground level, the development will be Snøhetta's first in Hong Kong.
"We are proud to be working on an urban project of this scale with such a strong determination to offer an inviting space for the people of Hong Kong. As Snøhetta’s first built project in Hong Kong, we hope that this building will serve as a place for both commercial activities and recreation for many years to come," said Snøhetta Managing Partner Robert Greenwood in a statement.
The Kai Tak Airport was formerly the international airport of Hong Kon from 1925 to 1998. It is currently growing into a new Central Business District that, according to Snøhetta, is due to be a fresh focal point of urban development and commerce.
The five volume building is wrapped in a fluted glass that subtly drapes down to the public ground level. The base of the structure holds retail space designed to accommodate the heavy pedestrian traffic of the area. In a series of volumetric steps, the development rises from lower level urban space, to retail interiors, to mid-level roof gardens, and finally, a high-rising tower. The building is currently under construction, with expected completion in 2022.
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seems snohetta continues to trend towards oma (aka, rinse, recycle, repeat)
Commercial mixed use is still lucrative and pays for the competitions and cultural projects at a maturing firm like Snohetta.
A great way to reduce using more resources is to recycle your own projects, very eco conscious!
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