TOWNPLACE WEST KOWLOON belongs to a new generation of hotels that cultivates a communal sense of belonging and social dynamics. Embracing Hong Kong West Kowloon’s unique location as the nexus of cargo terminals and now of arts and culture, TOWNPLACE WEST KOWLOON is a dynamic meeting port for people from different parts of the world.
Project name
Townplace West Kowloon
Architecture firm
LAAB Architects
Location
West Kowloon, Hong Kong
Design team
Otto Ng, Ethan Chan, Louis Leung, Cynthia Kuo, Winson Man, Charis Liu, Daisy Lam, Raphael Kwok, Catherine Cheng, Andy Yip, Brian Cheung, Julian Lo, Jacky Chau, Emily Fok, Yazh Yip, Reagan Lee, Miu Pun, Benji Poon, Nancy Tsui, Alan Leung
Collaborators
Odd and Ends, Inverse Lightings, Lightlink, Sim Chan, Ghost Mountain Field, June Ho, Kristopher Ho, Bo Law, Pearl Law, Jonathan Jay Lee, Ticko Liu, Chino Ng
Interior design
LAAB Architects
Client
Sun Hung Kai Properties
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
“Our muse came in the form of art, specifically, the celebrated post-impressionistic works of French artist, Paul Cézanne. His paintings of Provence formed the basis of our narrative, reflecting the calming greenery and tranquil mountainous landscapes of his homeland.”
Project name
Playpod Sanctuary The Bloomsway
Architecture firm
Bean Buro
Location
Tuen Mun, Hong Kong
Principal architect
Lorène Faure, Kenny Kinugasa-Tsui
Design team
Lorène Faure, Kenny Kinugasa-Tsui, Winnie Chan, Kirk Kwok, Laura Muller, Matthew Lok, Anny Teng
Construction
R&C ENGINEERING (H.K.) CO. LIMITED
Typology
Residential Architecture › House
Commissioned by Sun Hung Kai Properties, Hong Kong-based LAAB Architects designed the social spaces, hundreds of suites, and co-curated an art collection featuring Hong Kong artists to create a socially engaging and culturally rich experience.
Project name
TOWNPLACE WEST KOWLOON
Architecture firm
Aedas, P&T Group/ P&T Architects and Engineers
Photography
Steven Ko Photography
Design team
Otto Ng, Ethan Chan, Louis Leung, Cynthia Kuo, Winson Man, Charis Liu, Daisy Lam, Raphael Kwok, Catherine Cheng, Andy Yip, Brian Cheung, Julian Lo, Jacky Chau, Emily Fok, Yazh Yip, Reagan Lee, Miu Pun, Benji Poon, Nancy Tsui, Alan Leung
Collaborators
Odd and Ends, P&T, Aedas, Conran & Partners
Interior design
LAAB Architects
Civil engineer
Sun Hung Kei Properties, Arup
Structural engineer
Sun Hung Kei Properties, Arup
Environmental & MEP
Sun Hung Kei Properties
Landscape
Sun Hung Kei Properties
Lighting
Inverse Lightings, Lightlinks
Supervision
Sun Hung Kei Properties
Visualization
LAAB Architects
Construction
Sun Hung Kei Properties
Client
Sun Hung Kei Properties
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
Construction works have reached roof level at the new 3.2 million sq. ft. development above Hong Kong’s High Speed Rail West Kowloon Terminus.
Project name
XRL Topside Development
Architecture firm
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)
Location
Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
Principal architect
Patrik Schumacher
Design team
Karthikeyan Arunachalam, Anthony Awanis, Sam Butler, Gerry Cruz, Steven Chung, Kaloyan Erevinov, Thomas Frings, Brandon Gehrke, Zachariah Hong, Leo Liu, Tom Liu, Maria-Christina Manousaki, Pray Mathur, Anastasiia Metelskaia, Irena Predalic, Haseef Rafiei, Dhruval Shah, Hunter Sims, Vincent Yeung
Built area
3.2 million ft²
Visualization
Atchain, Hayes Davidson, Superview
Client
Max Century (HK) Ltd and Century Opal Ltd
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Commercial › Mixed-Use Development
Inspired by the Venetian rich cultural heritage and the intricate craft of glassmaking, the Floating Glass Museum blends tradition and innovation, with cutting-edge design and a dedication to sustainability: through meticulous research of materials and attention to the surroundings, the museum will be a sanctuary where the history of glass meets th...
Project name
Floating Glass Museum
Architecture firm
Luca Curci Architects
Location
Dubai, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Busan
Tools used
AutoCAD, Rhinoceros 3D, Adobe Suite, AI Tools
Principal architect
Luca Curci
Visualization
Luca Curci Architects
Typology
Cultural Architecture > Museum
RDA’s Hong Kong Palace Museum, a flagship project of the West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) development, has officially opened. As a new centre for Chinese art and antiquities in Hong Kong, the building will be home to more than 900 objects from the Beijing Palace Museum in the Forbidden City, including 160 Class A artefacts considered national...
Project name
Hong Kong Palace Museum
Architecture firm
Rocco Design Associates
Location
West Kowloon Cultural District, Hong Kong
Photography
Edmon Leong, Hong Kong Palace Museum
Design team
Rocco Yim, CM Chan, Freddie Hai, Hoi-Wai Sze, Ryan Leong, William Lee, Kwong-Kiu Wong, Qingyue Li, Doris Yue, Samuel Wong, Bong Yeung, Thomas Cheng, Elaine Tsui, Felix Chow, Pak-Chuen Chan, Victor Chu
Collaborators
Structural: Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Ltd. Building Services: Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Ltd. Quantity Surveyor: Rider Levett Bucknall Ltd. Landscape: Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Ltd. Traffic: Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Ltd. Façade: Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Ltd. BEAM Accreditation: Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Ltd. Security: Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Ltd. Acoustic: Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Ltd.
Structural engineer
Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Ltd.
Landscape
Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Ltd.
Construction
China State Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) Ltd.
Client
West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
Typology
Cultural Architecture › Museum
When envisioning a culinary star’s residence, our minds often gravitate towards the kitchen as the focal point. For our client, an esteemed Chef of Asian’s 50 Best Restaurants, who has just been awarded One MICHELIN Star, his home is much more than just a kitchen.
Project name
Asian Top 50 Chef’s Mid-Century Sanctuary
Architecture firm
Hintegro
Location
Wan Chai mid-levels, Hong Kong
Photography
Keith Chan, Hintegro
Principal architect
Keith Chan, Director, Hintegro
Design team
Hintegro Design Team
Environmental & MEP engineering
Material
Teak wood, black steel, diatomite earth, tiles in basket weave
Client
Founder & Chef of Asian’s 50 Best Restaurant, Owner of a Century-old Jewellery Boutique
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Tasked with crafting a contemporary workplace design for our client's Grade A office building that embraces wellbeing and functionality, we ventured on a design journey seeking to inspire potential tenants and visitors alike.
Project name
Landmark South / Mountain Workplace
Location
Hong Kong, China
Design team
Lorene Faure, Kenny Kinugasa-Tsui, Christina Standaloft, Fontane Ma, Patrick Wiejoyo
Site area
1,800 ft² (~170 m²)
Interior design
Bean Buro
Lighting
Lighting Plus Limited
Construction
Ping Kee Construction (China) Ltd
Tools used
Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD, SketchUp Pro, Enscape
Typology
Commercial › Office Building
