Adaptive Reuse: Industrial Building
Revitalisation
In 2009, the Government released
the potential of over 1000 old
industrial buildings to encourage
the redevelopment or conversion of
industrial buildings by owners. Many
owners are turning industrial buildings
into office buildings to fulfil the need
of the market.
Figure 3.1.41 Illustration of the construction method of The Genesis
(Source: Barrie Ho Architecture Interiors Limited)
The environmental benefits from
rehabilitation are substantial. Reuse
of recycling materials and reuse of
structural elements, with a consequent
reduction in the generation of landfill
waste, materials are conserved, which
further translates into cost advantages
to the owner.
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Optimising the Use of Industrial
Building
The Government has initiated a
website discussing the considerations
in revitalising industrial building,
including green strategies and
guidelines in applying BEAM Plus
Certification.
DESIGN STAGE
3.1.11 Reuse of Materials
Figure 3.1.43 Illustration of the construction method of China Resources Building
(Source: China Resources Property Limited)
Case study of China
Resources Building:
Structure Reuse
To retain the structures of the existing building
envelope, a tailor-made semi-unitised curtain
wall system was adopted. At the same time, in
order to maintain occupancy during construction,
an excellent indoor environment had to be
maintained. An electrical elevated platform
was used and existing windows were removed
afterward.
DESIGN STAGE
3.1.11 Reuse of Materials
Office
BUILDING
Office
BUILDING
Case study of The
Genesis:
Wholesale Conversion of Industrial Building
Under an initiative of the Development
Bureau to facilitate wholesale conversion
of industrial buildings, the project aims to
revitalise an abandoned industrial building into
a contemporary vertical artists’ village in Hong
Kong Island South.
Figure 3.1.42 The Genesis
(Source: Barrie Ho Architecture Interiors Limited)
Figure 3.1.44 China Resources Building
(Source: China Resources Property Limited)
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