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Building: Xiqu Centre
Location: Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Address:  88號 Austin Rd W, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Architect:  Ronald Lu and Partners, Revery Architecture Site Area: 28,164 m²
Structural engineer: Buro Happold
Lighting Consultant: Hotron Lees Brogden Lighting Design
Traffic Contractor: MVA in Asia
Acoustics Consultants: Sound Space Vision
Landscape Contractor: SWA Group
Completed: January 2019

Building Use: Performing Arts Center
AE Interests: Aluminum ribbed cladding on the curvilinear façade enhances flow of air around the building, supports natural ventilation. Interior is designed to allow for wind to circulate throughout the building, leading to lower energy costs. Lighting is also enhanced by the cladding, as its reflective properties allow for light from inside the building to reflect outwards, and vice versa.

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