The constructing’s architectural expression displays its position as a spot of discovery. Conceived as a jewel-like glass dice, the facade emphasizes transparency, showcasing the actions inside and establishing a definite architectural identification on campus. A high-performance envelope of triple low-emissivity glazing, and operable panels guarantee vitality effectivity and consolation in Hong Kong’s subtropical local weather.
“We are delighted to be joining forces with SOM again, extending our collaborations since the 1990s,” mentioned Philip Chen, Managing Director of WTPL. “In the HKUST Medical Education and Research Complex, we will deliver a state-of-the-art facility for the newest medical school in China and Southeast Asia and demonstrate that the sharpest technological advancement can indeed co-exist beautifully with the most humane environment nurturing the next generation of medical professionals.”
Flexibility is integral to the challenge’s long-term worth. While the constructing helps the launch of HKUST’s medical program, it’s designed to evolve alongside the University’s future plans, together with a transition to a purpose-built medical faculty campus within the Northern Metropolis.
“Partnering with HKUST is an opportunity to design more than just a medical school building—it’s about creating a living laboratory for the future of medicine.” mentioned Principal and Asia Pacific Practice Leader Nicolas Medrano. “We’ve focused on ‘putting science on display’ through open intellectual hubs that encourage collaboration. By prioritizing flexibility, we’re ensuring this building remains a resilient, adaptable home for the breakthroughs of tomorrow.”
About Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is a worldwide apply of architects, designers, engineers, and planners, chargeable for some of the world’s most technically and environmentally superior buildings and vital public areas. In our institutional work, from college campuses to specialised labs and manufacturing studios, SOM’s designs foster innovation and assist the subsequent technology of leaders. Recent tasks embrace Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Schwarzman College of Computing and Elementum, a analysis heart and gateway to Biopolis, one of Asia’s main biomedical campuses. SOM is a carbon impartial enterprise.
About WTPL
Founded in Hong Kong in 1963, WTPL, now half of the Wong Tung Group of Companies (WT), has established a confirmed observe file in offering master-planning and complete architectural providers for big scale tasks in Hong Kong, Macao, Mainland China and the Pacific Rim Region.
WTPL’s expertise spans a broad spectrum of typologies comprising residential, industrial and hospitality tasks within the non-public sector, commissions from Government to particular or end-user-based buildings reminiscent of healthcare, instructional, analysis and administrative establishments, good factories and infrastructure-related services and many others.
Our design method is underpinned by the exploration of new concepts and processes, applicable use of applied sciences, and WTPL’s dedication to high quality and care with our pure surroundings; and stability it with effectivity and value effectiveness.