Global Construction Review
Summary
The 213m-tall, mixed-use Airside Tower has opened in Hong Kong. It was designed by Norwegian architect Snøhetta and located on top of the Kai Tak MTR station on the site of the former Kai Tak airport.
With a gross floor area of 177,670 sq m, the project contains offices, cultural, public and retail space, as well as a smaller second tower.
The project is certified platinum by LEED and contains green features such as 1,350 sq m of photovoltaic panels, the largest of any Hong Kong commercial building. There is also a link to the Kai Tak District Cooling System and an underground bike park.
Continue Reading
#MRCNews
#News#DistrictCooling