21st Century Business Hub, Tung Chung
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Client: Chinachem
Location: TCTL No.45, Area 57, Tung Chung, N.T.
Area: 117,000 sqm
Program: Mixed Use (Office, Retail & Data Centre)
Project lead(s): Raymond Zhou, Larry Chan, Cheri Ho
Overview
Tung Chung East is set to be transformed into a new town by the Government as part of their expansion plans for Tung Chung New Town. Situated in close proximity to the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and Tuen Mun Check Lap Kok Tunnel, the site enjoys excellent connectivity with Guandong Province and Macau. Capitalizing on these advantages, the project aims to develop the site into a cutting-edge 21st Century Business Hub, featuring a mix of retail, office, and data center facilities.
Project Challenges
This project in Hong Kong is unique as it combines three different building types—data center, office, and retail (including a Place of Public Entertainment)—on a virgin site. However, the diverse nature of these building types poses challenges due to varying statutory and fire safety requirements. The coexistence of industrial and commercial buildings on the same site necessitates careful consideration for master layout planning.
Furthermore, the project faces the contrasting needs of retail and data center facilities. While retail spaces aim to be attractive and easily accessible to draw people in, data centers require a more discreet and secure environment, with a lower profile. Balancing these divergent requirements adds an extra layer of complexity to the project.
Project Solutions
To address the complexities of this project, we leverage our extensive experience with each building type and have a comprehensive understanding of the associated constraints. Through early collaboration and engagement with government departments, we proactively seek to explore potential relaxation of certain statutory requirements. Our vision goes beyond constructing a conventional standalone data center and office tower on top of a retail podium. Instead, we aspire to create a vibrant and harmonious life-work integrated hub that serves as a central gathering place for the Tung Chung East community.
The Hub has been carefully designed with an optimal configuration of data center, office, and retail facilities, offering flexibility and future-proofing capabilities. We incorporate sustainable and green design principles to ensure environmental friendliness throughout the development. Furthermore, the Hub’s strategic connection to the upcoming Tung Chung East MTR station will greatly benefit residential development in the surrounding area. It will be a dynamic gathering place, providing visitors with an enjoyable shopping experience and promoting a thriving and integrated community.