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Public Sector Kai Tak Cruise Terminal
Projects
Kai Tak Cruise Terminal is located at the Kai • Have built-in flexibility to allow the Sustainable design involves balancing
Tak Redevelopment Area, situated at the tip of berthing of different types and sizes the needs of people, the planet and costs
the former International Airport runway, and of cruise vessels, including modern (environmental, societal and economic) to
takes advantage of the impressive all-round mega-cruise vessels, and be able to meet harmonise different needs and create win-win
vistas of Hong Kong, and the deep water and the needs of different operational modes design solutions. Due to the Government's
long sea frontage afforded by the location adopted by cruise operators for different District Cooling Plant for Kai Tak, all roof top
of the former runway. The Cruise Terminal market segments; mechanical plants have been eliminated,
Building recaptures the image of international enabling the creation of the largest roof top
travel and Hong Kong as the gateway for • Provide user-friendly facilities and services public park ever built, running the entire
cruises and community recreation. The Cruise for cruise passengers, tourists and the length of the building. The park, which
Terminal Building is in excess of 850 metres public; offers an area of 23,000 m2, is equipped with
long and 70 metres wide on three levels, various amenities including a central lawn, a
with a total construction floor area of over • Offer cruise passengers and other visitors a viewing platform, water garden and fountain
143,000 m2. The outstanding and aesthetic memorable experience; plaza for public enjoyment. This new way
building envelope and unique architectural of integrating public space into a terminal
features, innovative bridge engineering • Be aesthetically pleasing and in harmony facility has transformed and improved the
and substantial application of sustainable with Victoria Harbour; and environment.
elements make the Cruise Terminal Building
a new landmark in Hong Kong. The project • Have an iconic structure projecting the
commenced in May 2010 and was completed image of Hong Kong as Asia’s world city.
in May 2013.
To design and construct a building like the PROJECT SCALE / USE 7.6 hectares
Kai Tak Cruise Terminal is by no means an
easy task. The project was complex, with Site area (approx.) 68,786 m2
relentless time pressure and very difficult Gross floor area (approx.)
physical constraints. The design of the Cruise Number of floor above grade 3
Terminal Building looked for innovation and Approximate final population
an opportunity to: Key Occupancy type(s) 8,000
Transportation terminal with commercial
areas
120 HONG KONG REPORT ON THE STATE OF SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2014
Projects
Kai Tak Cruise Terminal is located at the Kai • Have built-in flexibility to allow the Sustainable design involves balancing
Tak Redevelopment Area, situated at the tip of berthing of different types and sizes the needs of people, the planet and costs
the former International Airport runway, and of cruise vessels, including modern (environmental, societal and economic) to
takes advantage of the impressive all-round mega-cruise vessels, and be able to meet harmonise different needs and create win-win
vistas of Hong Kong, and the deep water and the needs of different operational modes design solutions. Due to the Government's
long sea frontage afforded by the location adopted by cruise operators for different District Cooling Plant for Kai Tak, all roof top
of the former runway. The Cruise Terminal market segments; mechanical plants have been eliminated,
Building recaptures the image of international enabling the creation of the largest roof top
travel and Hong Kong as the gateway for • Provide user-friendly facilities and services public park ever built, running the entire
cruises and community recreation. The Cruise for cruise passengers, tourists and the length of the building. The park, which
Terminal Building is in excess of 850 metres public; offers an area of 23,000 m2, is equipped with
long and 70 metres wide on three levels, various amenities including a central lawn, a
with a total construction floor area of over • Offer cruise passengers and other visitors a viewing platform, water garden and fountain
143,000 m2. The outstanding and aesthetic memorable experience; plaza for public enjoyment. This new way
building envelope and unique architectural of integrating public space into a terminal
features, innovative bridge engineering • Be aesthetically pleasing and in harmony facility has transformed and improved the
and substantial application of sustainable with Victoria Harbour; and environment.
elements make the Cruise Terminal Building
a new landmark in Hong Kong. The project • Have an iconic structure projecting the
commenced in May 2010 and was completed image of Hong Kong as Asia’s world city.
in May 2013.
To design and construct a building like the PROJECT SCALE / USE 7.6 hectares
Kai Tak Cruise Terminal is by no means an
easy task. The project was complex, with Site area (approx.) 68,786 m2
relentless time pressure and very difficult Gross floor area (approx.)
physical constraints. The design of the Cruise Number of floor above grade 3
Terminal Building looked for innovation and Approximate final population
an opportunity to: Key Occupancy type(s) 8,000
Transportation terminal with commercial
areas
120 HONG KONG REPORT ON THE STATE OF SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2014
