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Marc & Chantal simplify navigating the built environment

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Benoy has opened a marketing and liaison office in the Australian city of Melbourne. The international firm of architects, master planners, and interior and graphic designers set up the office after winning important contracts in Australia. A former member of Benoys London studio, Claire Reynoldson, an Australian, leads Benoy Melbourne. I believe the relationships we have already built with some of Australias most notable developers and consultants are the tangible results of Benoys global mindset as well as an appreciation of its design integrity, she says. The new studio will be reinforced by Benoys practice of sharing among its studios their combined talent and other resources. The firms larger teams in Singapore, Hong Kong and London will give Benoy Melbourne immediate help with a growing portfolio of work in Australia. The new office is at Level 30, Collins Place, 35 Collins Street.

Colliers International says the supply of revitalised buildings in Kowloon and better transport there have prompted prospective tenants to look for office space in areas they would have ignored previously. Senior manager Joanne Lee said grade-A offices in Kwun Tong and Kwai Chung now fetched similar rents. With an improved transportation network and amenities, districts such as Kwai Chung are fast becoming a crowd favourite as one of the stars of Kowloons rising commercial hubs, Ms Lee said. Colliers International director of Kowloon office services Sam Li said his agency had seen tenants moving out of conventional grade-A office buildings into revitalised buildings. Offices with easy access to public transport are more popular among occupiers and fetch higher rents, Mr Li said. Kwai Chung is a good example where in the past, many would not consider it for their office locations.

BENOY SETS UP BRANCH OFFICE IN MELBOURNE AS FIRMS AUSTRALIAN PORTFOLIO EXPANDS

MESSNER MOUNTAIN MUSEUM EXPLORES THE DEvELOPMENT OF MODERN MOUNTAINEERING

COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL SEES NEW WAvE IN MARKET FOR KOWLOON OFFICES TO LET

Embedded within the summit of Mount Kronplatz, 2,275m above sea level at the centre South Tyrols most popular ski resort, the Messner Mountain Museum Corones was established by renowned climber Reinhold Messner, the first person to climb all 14 mountains around the world over 8,000 meters, and the first to climb Mount Everest without the aid of tanked oxygen, the sixth and final Messner Mountain Museum explores the traditions, history and discipline of mountaineering. Kronplatz offers views beyond the borders of South Tyrol to all points of the compass: from the Lienz Dolomites in the east to the Ortler in the west, from the Marmolada Glacier in the south to the Zillertal Alps in the north. The museum is a mirror of the world of my childhood, Messner says.

Informed by the shards of rock and ice of the surrounding landscape, concrete canopies have been cast in-situ and rise from the ground to protect the museums entrance, viewing windows and terrace. Constructed from in-situ reinforced concrete, the museums structure has walls between 40-50cm, while its roof supporting the replaced earth and rock that embeds the museum into the mountain, is up to 70cm thick.

Like waterfalls in a mountain stream, a series of staircases cascade through the museum to connect the exhibition spaces. At the lowest level, visitors pass the viewing windows as they traverse through the galleries to emerge out onto the terrace that projects 6m from the mountainside giving a 240 degree panorama across the Alps.

At 1,000m, the museum is arranged over several levels to reduce its footprint. During construction, 4,000m of earth and rock was excavated and then replaced above and around the completed structure - immersing the museum within Mount Kronplatz and helping to maintain a more constant internal temperature. The wide windows allow natural light to penetrate deep within the museum, drawing visitors forward through the interior to the panoramic windows and viewing terrace cantilevered over the valley far below.

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Linden Comansa cranes are busy at work on the construction of the tallest building in Thailand, the MahaNakhon tower in Bangkok. The skyscraper is 314 meters tall and has 77 floors. From next year the tower will accommodate a hotel, a shopping centre and serviced apartments. Bouygues-Thai is building the MahaNakhon tower for PACE Development Corp. Plc with the help of two Linden Comansa tower cranes. A Linden Comansa luffing-jib LCL310 24t model was used first in building a seven-floor shopping centre on the site, and has been used latterly to unload and position construction materials. On top of the MahaNakhon tower is a Linden Comansa 21LC290 18t model with a 40m jib. At first the crane was erected on fixing angles. As the tower rose, the 21LC290 18t rose with it, on Linden Comansas internal climbing system. The 21LC290 18t crane was used in building the core structure of the MahaNakhon tower.

Canon Hong Kong has put on sale its Oc ColorWave 900 printer, which is intended to be the answer to the prayers of companies looking for a variety of CAD drawings and graphical applications. The Oc ColorWave 900 is a wide-format colour printer meant to boost digital productivity of posters, maps and technical documents. Using proven Oc Technologies, the printer can operate at the maximum speed the printing technology used supports. The system can print at a rate of more than 1,000m an hour, regardless of image complexity, ink coverage or

media type. It can turn out high-quality images, reproducing fine lines and sharp text. Print lengths of up to 30m are supported. The printer requires minimal user interaction. Its technology can make shorter print runs more economical by eliminating plate-making and make-ready, while maintaining image quality. More information at www.canon.com.hk.

Atkins and global climate change group Connect4Climate are teaming up to promote planning and design to mitigate the threat posed by climate change. Atkins will share with Connect4Climate its expertise in a wide range of planning, building and infrastructure disciplines. The partnership is part of the Atkins programme called Future Proofing Cities. The Atkins senior associate for low carbon and sustainability in the Asia-Pacific region, Mark Hewlett, says: Being the only large multi-disciplinary consultancy to partner with Connect4Climate, I firmly believe that Atkins FPC approach will play a key role in providing practical and industry-developed advice for integrated sustainable urban planning.

Connect4Climate programme manager Lucia Grenna said: The depth of knowledge and experience Atkins offers in the sustainable urban planning field will prove invaluable to Connect4Climate and our 230 partners around the world. More information at: www.atkinsglobal.com.

Work is complete on Swire Properties Whitesands development on Lantau Island. The home will go on the market later this year, with two show houses open for inspection soon. The development comprises 28 two-storey detached houses, three with their own swimming pools. The saleable areas range from 181.5m to 241m. The homes are set in a green landscape opposite Cheung Sha Beach on the south side of the island and are a 15-minute drive from Hong Kong International Airport. Each house has a covered parking space. PDP London has designed Whitesands so that all the houses have panoramic views of the sea and the surrounding greenery. Each is designed to make greatest use of sunlight. All the houses have front and back gardens and accessible and useable rooftop space. The common facilities include a 20-metre outdoor swimming pool, a childrens pool and a garden. More information at: www.whitesands.com.hk.

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CANON LAUNCHES OC COLORWAvE 900, A SPEEDY WIDE-FORMAT PRINTING SYSTEM

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The Quality Building Award 2016 organising committee is taking award nominations until midday on 6 November. Entries are invited for awards in six categories: Hong Kong residential (single building); Hong Kong residential (multiple buildings); Hong Kong non-residential (new building); Hong Kong building (renovation/revitalisation); building outside Hong Kong (residential); and building outside Hong Kong (non-residential). The theme for QBA 2016 is New Horizons for Superiority. The organisers expect professionals to use the opportunity to show off excellent achievements in the building industry. To enhance the credibility, fairness and transparency, this year we expanded the jury panel from seven to nine jurors. They come from the government, academia and professional societies, says organising committee co-chairman Chung Koon-man. The biennial awards are presented by nine building and construction-related institutes and associations, and command the respect of the building industry in Hong Kong and further afield. More information at: www.qba.com.hk.

CNN Digital has launched CNN Style with a view to bringing international audiences up close and personal with the biggest shows, events, trends and personalities across a range of style genres, focusing on art, fashion, architecture, design, luxury and everything that catches our eye in between. For the first month, world-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind acted as special guest editor. His pieces about architecture were published on CNN STYLE in July. "This is a cosmopolitan home for a broad range of content whether its exclusive insight into the mind of a visionary from the arts, architecture or design worlds, an interactive on the must-have

luxury watch or behind-the-scenes videos from the biggest fashion shows, said CNN Digital managing editor Andrew Demaria. CNN Style is highly visual, with colourful galleries, interactives and a range of video and written content.

CNN STYLE LAUNCHED TO SHINE SPOTLIGHT ON WORLDWIDE TRENDS, TRENDSETTERS

DLN PRESENTS POSTMODERN DESIGN FOR NANNING LOGAN CENTURY SKYSCRAPER

HONG KONG GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL WELOMES GOvTS PLAN FOR SAvING ENERGY

The Hong Kong Green Building Council has expressed its support for the Environment Bureaus plan for saving energy in Hong Kongs built environment over the next decade or more. The council says buildings use 90% of the electricity consumed in Hong Kong and emit 60% of the greenhouse gases the city produces. It says the key to achieving sustainable development lies in adopting an all-round approach to driving green building and encouraging people to live low-carbon lives. The council welcomes the plan to reduce Hong Kongs energy intensity by 40% by 2025. It also welcomes the plan to require all new government buildings and public housing to achieve a BEAM Plus Gold rating or better.

German exhibition designer Atelier Brckners graphically reconfigured version of Denmark's Den Bl Planet aquarium has opened. Atelier Brckner took a fundamentally new approach to the contents of the building, which was designed by architects 3XN. The firm says the exhibits are now clearly structured and visually attractive, with a playful mode of access which invites interaction. Atelier Brckner arranged the complex sequence of exhibits into three colour-coded sections leading through 53 huge water tanks. They start in the foyer and invite the visitor to partake in a series of multi-layered and highly informative experiences. Visitors can see thousands of fish and marine animals in a quasi-natural environment, and learn about them from large-format information graphics and from interactive media installations. An electronic guide accompanies the visitor, giving a clear idea of where the visitor is and what can be seen. More information at: www.atelier-brueckner.com.

Langham Hospitality Group is rebranding its Langham Place, Mongkok as the Cordis, Hong Kong, making the hotel the first of the hoteliers new generation of upscale curated hotels for business and leisure travellers alike. Cordis is a name derived from the Latin word for 'heart'. Each Cordis hotel will be individual in style, architecture and design, all of which will be reflective of its location and culture, and tailored to the requirements of our guests, from corporate travellers to honeymooners to multi-generational families, says Langham Hospitality Group chief executive Robert Warman. Cordis, Hong Kong is vibrant, modern, and features family-friendly facilities and amenities that complement its bustling neighbourhood. The recently renovated Cordis, Hong Kong has 664 rooms and suites, with marble bathrooms containing big bathtubs. About 1,500 pieces of modern Chinese art valued at more than $35 million adorn the interior of the hotel. More information at www.cordishotels.com/hongkong.

DANISH AQUARIUM MAKES BIG SPLASH AFTER RECONFIGURATION BY ATELIER BRCKNER

LANGHAM PLACE, MONGKOK REBRANDED AS HERALD OF CORDIS CHAIN OF HOTELS

ORGANISERS ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR QBA 2016 UNTIL EARLY NOvEMBER

The Co-Chairmen of Organizing Committee of QBA 2016, Ir CHIN Chi Keung, Cyras (3rd from left) and Cr CHUNG Koon Man (2nd from left), with the QBA2016 Jurors.

Dennis Lau and Ng Chun Man Architecture & Engineers (HK) Ltd has unveiled its designs for Guangxis latest skyscraper, Nanning Logan Century, which are meant to make the building a landmark at the centre of the citys Asean Business District. The 383m building, rising 82 floors above the ground, will have 396,490m of floor space, including Grade-A office space, a 5-star hotel and a shopping mall.

DLNs design hopes to balance functionality and style. DLN has applied a postmodern architectural style in the design of Nanning Logan Century, says the projects lead architect Phiyona Auyeung. Nanning Logan Century is designed with the genuine needs of business enterprises in mind, while captivating the magnificent attractions of this emerging world-class city. The building will have a 2,000m business skypark, with an outdoor podium and green space forming an area for recreation and socialising. The project is due to be completed in 2017.

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The Urban Renewal Authority has given Top Deluxe (HK) Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd., the contract to undertake the Pak Tai Street and San Shan Road development project in Ma Tau Kok. The Sun Hung Kai Properties' bid was one of 20 received. The project site is about 1,087m. The development will contain 160 homes with a combined GFA of about 8,152m, with shop space taking up 1,631m.

The URA will soon issue conditional acquisition offers to property owners affected by the Ash Street demand-led redevelopment in Tai Kok Tsui, now that the project has been re-started. Eligible owner-occupiers of odd-numbered addresses at 5 to 13 Ash Street will be offered $13,614 a square foot of saleable area, which is equivalent to the unit rate for a notional replacement flat a seven-year-old flat of similar size in a similar location.

Also, the development secretary has authorised the URA to go ahead with the demand-led redevelopment of even-numbered addresses at 12-30 Hang On Street in Kwun Tong. The project site is about 865m in area, now occupied by a nine-storey building that takes up 10 street numbers and was built in 1963.

SUN HUNG KAI PROPERTIES WINS CONTRACT FOR URAS MA TAU KOK DEvELOPMENT PROJECT

BASF ASIA-PACIFIC CORPORATE AFFAIRS NOW IN THE HANDS OF ANDREAS MEIER

Aedas Chairman Keith Griffiths opened his Hong Kong practice in September 1985, with the office evolving into Aedas. After many changes that Aedas has seen in his time at the helm, Griffiths recently told the companys in-house newsletter that more was to come. We have grown from a two-person company to a global design company with a reputation for quality design, he said. Our growth since 1995 was fuelled by Asia. We explored new countries and cities and established new offices to provide a full and professional service to our clients. I learnt from the economic difficulties of 1985 and 1997 and ensured Aedas had a wide network of offices with a wide spectrum of building types to balance the ups and downs of the markets.

The company cut ties with its British partners last year, at the cost of 300 staff. Griffiths says the companys China offices are now stable following the difficulties caused by the contraction of the China economy. To compensate for the loss of work, Aedas will expand into new areas, such as technology hubs, healthcare, education and cultural facilities. Our new London office and Aedas Arts Team brings Aedas an exciting portfolio of cultural buildings including theatres, concert halls and museums. I foresee that China will require many world class cultural venues in the future, he says.

KEITH GRIFFITHS OPENS UP ON CHINA IN REFLECTIONS ON AEDAS FIRST 30 YEARS

Richards Basmajian believes it has come up with a winner in the form of The Arno Clubhouse, part of the Riva residential development on the banks of the Kam Tin River in the New Territories. The villas, townhouses and blocks of large flats in the development are surrounded by country parks and overlooked by Tai Mo Shan. Richards Basmajians clubhouse has 3,400m

of floor space divided between two levels, and a sunken garden at basement level. Many of the facilities have views of the surrounding landscape. The design is youthful, a rich diversity of colours, materials and textures contributing to the energetic feel of the interior. The facilities include a gymnasium with a boxing ring and a studio; a sports hall suitable for most team ball games; indoor and outdoor swimming pools; a spa area; bowling lanes; and areas where small children can expend excess energy safely. More information at www.rb.com.hk.

Knight Frank has been appointed by developers Mount Anvil and FABRICA by A2Dominion to launch of their latest joint venture Keybridge, Vauxhall (SW8) a landmark development which will transform one of Londons most exciting regeneration areas, providing new homes, shops, offices, a primary school and open spaces. Almost a third of the development has been dedicated to creating new public and private open spaces adorned with sculptures and artwork by award-winning artist Tom Price. According to the latest research from Knight Frank, the average residential house prices in Vauxhall have risen by 69% since the beginning of 2010, outperforming Prime Central London by 24%.

Designed by world-renowned architects Allies & Morrison, Keybridges elegant brick faade places traditional materials into a cutting-edge context, referencing Vauxhalls industrial heritage and blending fluently with neighbouring mansion blocks. This development comprises of two towers: the 8-storey Keybridge House and the 37-storey Keybridge Loft, UKs tallest brick tower. Overall, the new development will deliver 441 studio, one, two and three bedroom residences and penthouses. Apartments at Keybridge range from 37m to 219m. Prices start from 487,500 for a studio apartment with first completions from Q3 2017. For more information contact Knight Frank Hong Kong on +852 2846 7418 or at investint@hk.knightfrank.com.

RICHARDS BASMAJIAN SHOWS ITS PROWESS WITH THE RIvA DEvELOPMENT CLUBHOUSE

THE UKS TALLEST RESIDENTIAL BRICK BUILDING LAUNCHES IN CENTRAL LONDON KEYBRIDGE

BASF has appointed Andreas Meier as its vice-president for corporate affairs in the Asia-Pacific region, based in Hong Kong. Meier was BASF Corp director of corporate communications, based in New Jersey, until 1 August, when he replaced Christian Schubert, who will become head of BASFs Berlin office in November. Meier studied political science, journalism and economics in Mnster before joining BASF as a communications trainee in 2000. He performed various functions in internal and external communications for BASF in Ludwigshafen and Vienna until he became BASF Corps director of corporate communications in 2010.

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Due to open soon is Studio City in Macau, a casino-resort that intends to combine electrifying entertainment with a range of accommodation, restaurants offering food from near and far, shops offering renowned brands and a spacious and modern casino. The casino-resorts theme is inspired by the world of cinema. Sitting between the twin Art-Deco-meets-Gotham-City hotel towers will be one of Studio Citys main attractions: the Golden Reel, the worlds first figure-of-eight gondola ride, which will take passengers 130m into the air, higher than any Ferris wheel in Asia. The Golden Reel has 17 cabins, each accommodating up to 10 people in comfort for the trip, which will take 15 minutes or more. Studio City is situated in the heart of Cotai, by the Lotus Bridge border post, and will be directly accessible from the elevated railway due to open next year.

The latest version of the Green Star rating system will recognise more than just environmentally friendly initiatives in commercial buildings in New Zealand. Green Star is an independent rating system that assesses the sustainability attributes of commercial buildings, and is certified by the New Zealand Green Building Council. The new version is the result of the first big review of the system. The system will now recognise innovation in the fields of adaptation and resilience; contractor education; culture, heritage and identity; financial transparency; market intelligence and research; marketing excellence; material lifecycle impacts; and social return on investment.

The council itself has achieved a Five Green Star rating for the fitting-out of its new office. The job the council did on its new premises takes account of people, resources and the environment. Council chief executive Alex Cutler said: Because of the choices weve made, our office uses less energy and water, and promotes health and productivity, with great internal air quality.

MACAUS CINEMA-THEMED STUDIO CITY PRIMED TO TAKE vISITORS TO NEW HEIGHTS

NZ GREEN STAR RATING SYSTEM REvISED TO COvER MORE THAN USUAL ATTRIBUTES

Scandinavian Business Seatings slogan is: To make the world a better place to sit. The company owns the HG, RBM and RH brands. The thinking behind HG products is that the human body is not made for sitting still, but for movement and variation. HG has been making original office chairs since 1943. The brand is among the leaders in Europe and is available almost anywhere in the world. The maker of RBM products appreciates the importance of creating rooms that inspire us and keep us focused. The starting point for the development of RH chairs is the person that will sit in them. That has been the makers approach since Rolf Holstensson started RH in 1977. Scandinavian Business Seating has its head office in Oslo and production facilities in Rros in Norway and Nssj in Sweden. More information at: www.sbseating.com.

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The latest of the House Collective hotels developed by Swire Hotels, The Temple House, has opened in Chengdu. Make Architects designed The Temple House. The design was not a linear process. It was an interative dialogue with Swire Hotels, says lead architect Katy Ghahremani. We could look at the design holistically and this created a really dynamic relationship between the design of the hotels external and internal spaces. The main influences were Chengdus history, traditions and landscape. Drawing the inspiration for its design from courtyard houses, the hotel has a sequence of courtyard gardens bordered by two L-plan medium-rise buildings, one containing 100 hotel rooms and the other 42 serviced apartments. A restored Qing Dynasty building serves as the entrance. The hotel is part of the Daci Temple Cultural and Commercial Complex, a mixed-use development by Sino-Ocean Land and Swire Properties. More information at: www.thetemplehousehotel.com.

The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will manage a luxury hotel due to open in 2017 in the Wangfujing district of Beijing. The Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing will be in WF Central, a project of Hongkong Land-affiliated Wangfu Central Real Estate Development Co Ltd. The hotel will occupy the top two floors of the development, giving it views of several landmarks. Architects Kohn Pedersen Fox designed the hotel. It will have garden terraces meant to capture the intimacy of a grand courtyard residence. Many of the 74 guest rooms and suites will have views of the Forbidden City. The hotel will have two restaurants, both with access to a rooftop garden terrace, and a bar meant to become a draw in itself, which will have a private courtyard. Other facilities will include a spa, an indoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. The hotel will be Mandarin Oriental Hotel Groups second in Beijing.

The latest Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts hotel in China has opened in Hefei, capital of the province of Anhui. The 27-storey Shangri-La Hefei is a new landmark in Suixi Road in the city centre, close to the main commercial area and leisure attractions. The hotel is built to complement the striking structures that form the modern skyline of Hefei, yet the building has design elements inspired by the ancient citys Hui culture. The hotel contains 401 guest rooms ranging in size from 45m to 135m. The rooms have expansive views of the urban landscape. More information at: www.shangri-la.com.

SLD has given its public face a makeover, adopting a new logo which substitutes the initials for the words Steve Leung Designers. It also has a new slogan: Design without limits ( ). SLD has set up three new companies bearing its brand. Steve Leung Hospitality Ltd. will focus mainly on projects ranging from hotels to serviced apartments to restaurants. Steve Leung Exchange Ltd. serves as a platform for collaboration in mainland China between developers and international designers. The final company, Steve Leung

Lifestyle Ltd. provides A&A design services and implementation. More information at: www.steveleung.com.

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has made two new appointments in East Asia. RICS has made Tony Ho its managing director for East Asia, and has made Hajime Kojima its chief representative in Japan. Mr Ho began work on 1 August. He is responsible for overseeing RICS business development and for recognition of RICS standards and qualifications in Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea and Macau. Mr Ho is a graduate of Indiana State University. He has almost two

decades experience in real estate and asset valuation consultation and was most recently based in Shanghai as RICS deputy director for North Asia.

Mr Kojima began work on 1 June. He is responsible for overseeing RICS business development and business plans in Japan. He will promote the recognition of RICS standards and qualifications in Japan and expand RICS membership among the Japanese. Mr Kojima is a seasoned manager in the Japanese real estate and asset management industries. He is a graduate of the University of Washington. In the past 30 years he has held leading positions in a number of big global corporations, and was managing director of Manulife Life Insurance Co. for eight years before joining RICS.

Colourliving pulled out all the stops in trumpeting the Fendi Casa Ambiente Cucina custom kitchen collection in its Wan Chai shop. Cooking demonstrations by Hong Kong celebrity chefs Christian Yang and Master Kuen showed off the Fendi Casa units. The Fendi Casa Ambiente Cucina collection is distinguished by shining glass and lacquer, natural stone and touches of leather. Each kitchen design can be customised with fittings and materials of the buyers choice. The Wan Chai shop displays two versions of the collection: Villa Livia, comprising island and storage units in a rich brown colour scheme, using mocha crocodile embossed leather and ebony panels, a glossy lacquer frame and stone countertops for HK$1.9 million; and

Villa Ada, a boiserie panel system using mother-of-pearl lacquer on automatic sliding doors, with a counter top that contracts, for HK$1.5 Million. Two other versions are also available. More information at www.colourl iving.com/e_catalogues/Fendi/Catalogue.pdf.

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Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology

To cope with the growing demand and development trends of building technology and smart cities, the 2015 fair will focus on core themes currently highly popular across China: building efficiency, intelligent cities and smart homes, providing a range of the industry-focused technologies and solutions in the aspect of building and home automation, energy management system, generic cabling and data centre, audio and video system, safety and security access control.

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At the same time, the 4th addition ISH Shanghai & CIHE plays an important role in introducing individual heating solutions to Chinas East and Central regions. The fair has established itself as a premier regional platform for government authorities, industry professionals, suppliers, manufacturers and property developers to share, acquire and implement innovative HVAC solutions. ISH Shanghai & CIHE offers you a perfect opportunity for promoting and sourcing brands in one of the nations fastest growing regions.

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Shanghai Smart Home Technology

Shanghai Smart Home Technology emphasises support for the highly in-demand and fast growing smart home technology sector in China. The fair aims to provide a premier platform to demonstrate diversified standards, different applications and total solutions of smart home technology to boost comfor t, convenience, efficiency and safety for the smar t home industry in the region.

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Accomplishing sustainable urban development is a crucial challenge for cities in the twenty-first century. Green building assessment tools play a critical role in promoting green and sustainable pract ices . The assessment tools introduce mandator y prerequisites which are in alignment with current industry trends, standards, and regulations. This conference aims to provide an opportunity for building professionals to explore global solutions for sustainable urban development and to provide suggestions in response to the governments Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme for buildings.

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Entering its 10th edition this year, Eco Expo Asia, the pre-eminent trading platform for green businesses in Asia, will once again gather industry experts and internationally renowned brands in Hong Kong. The event also has the full support of the Chinese mainland and international governments, as well as influential industry associations. Last year, the show welcomed a record-breaking 308 exhibitors from 22 countries and regions, and received 10,817 visitors from 89 countries and regions.

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Facil itates sourcing for Outdoor Lighting, Lighting Accessories and Parts and Components specifically and exclusively for commercial and industrial use. The venue is AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE) which houses the concurrent HKTDC Hong Kong International Building and Hardware Fair. The synergy here will bring benefits to all buyers, as lighting is so closely aligned with building and construction, concentrating related products in one space and creating cross-sector collaboration opportunities.

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As an effective trading platform for the building and construction industry, the fair specialises in advanced building and construction materials, technology and services, promoting meaningful, long-term relationships between trade visitors and reputable suppliers. Once again, the Green Building Materials zone is a fair highlight in 2015, while Building Performance and BIM zone allows buyers to source BIM objects, software and consultancy services. BIM Day will also be held on the fair's opening day, 28 October, covering a wide range of topics about Building Information Modelling.

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25 September, 2015BEAM Society Limited 5th Anniversary ConferenceHKCEC, Hong Kong

28-31 October 2015Eco Expo AsiaAsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong

28-31 October 2015World of Outdoor Lighting & Lighting AccessoriesAsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong

28-31 October 2015HKTDC Hong Kong International Building and Hardware FairAsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong

23-25 September, 2015Intelligent Green BuildingShanghai New international Expo Centre, Shanghai, China

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Under the Theme: Thinking Beyond: Pathway to Future Sustainable City Development, leaders and representatives of green building councils worldwide will gather in the city to set the direction for future green building development. Following is a two-day international conference from 29 to 30 October. The WorldGBC Congress 2015 Hong Kong will welcome around 150 leaders from the green building councils worldwide and 500 local delegates to exchange the latest green building developments in a global context.To reward the support of industry practitioners and stakeholders, a 15% discount off standard fee is offered to registrations submitted before 11 Sep, 2015.

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The gateway to global recognition, WAF is where the world architecture community meets to celebrate, learn, exchange and be inspired. WAF is the worlds largest international architectural event. It includes the biggest architectural awards programme, dedicated to celebrating excellence via live presentations to delegates and international juries, as well as a 3-day conference programme. More than 2,000 architects from 60 countries attend WAF - it is your passport to the international architecture scene.

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The MIPIM Asia Proper ty Leaders Summit gathers leading real estate professionals from all sectors to build partnerships, gain industry insight and discover the most outstanding projects through a world-class programme dedicated to property investment and retail real estate.

The MIPIM Asia Awards recognise the property industrys best and brightest, rewarding innovation and achievement in a variety of fields. After selection by a prestigious jury and a vote by MIPIM Asia delegates, winners are awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze recognition during the MIPIM Asia Awards Gala Dinner.

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29 - 30 October 2015WorldGBC Congress 2015 Hong KongCrowne Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East Hotel

4 -6 November 2015World Architecture FestivalMarina Bay Sands, Singapore

1-2 December 2015MIPIM Asia Grand Hyatt Hotel, Hong Kong

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Design and branding agency Marc & Chantal has brought a sense of rigour and branding to wayfinding the art of simplifying navigation through complex built environments.

When done expertly, wayfinding is at its most effective when we dont even realise that were being guided through an environment. In its purest form, wayfinding is made up of the cues we pick up from the environment as we move through it, and the creation of our own navigable map that helps make sense of a complex world.

It has been a formalised research topic for behavioural scientists and designers since the1960's, when urban planner Kevin Lynch published The Image of the City a book that proposed humans made mental maps of their environments based on five consistent elements, including paths and landmarks. Far beyond simply hanging up signs with arrows and text, these multi-sensory and holistic features help us make sense of our world and create better places.

A signage system with multi-faceted stone feature walls that reveal coloured stripes at a certain angle, giving visitors an intuitive sense of direction while visiting Science Park.

Text: Michael Hoare Images: Marc & Chantal

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COMMERCIAL CREATIVITYThis creative approach to place branding and wayfinding is clear at H.A.N.D.S mall in Tuen Mun. It is a refurbishment project undertaken by Link REIT. The four structures of the former On Ting Commercial Complex and Yau Oi Shopping Centre were drawn together in a youth-oriented collection of smaller outlets.

The wayfinding approach at HANDS breaks down the barriers between four spaces and integrates them into five brightly coloured function-linked zones. Overhead directional signs and information kiosks deliver information precisely. Wall murals and vivid colours tie each of the zones together. The specially created icons and fonts have a unique pop art sensibility that creates a fun and playful tone and adds value.

As we see it, putting the context back into the spatial relationship between end-users and the built environment is one of the core responsibilities of the practice, says Brulhart.

Everyone talks about how in shopping malls you dont want people to pass through too quickly, but a more relevant challenge is how we can make the journey seem interesting. What has been done here is incredibly important to the satisfaction of the end-user and therefore to bottom-line revenue.

All of which just goes to show that better strategy coupled with excellent design creates fantastic places that need not cost more, and can add great value for all types of users

Bold faade supergraphics maximise the impact of the new identity Marc & Chantal created for the H.A.N.D.S mall

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APPLICATION FROM UNDERSTANDINGMarc & Chantals wayfinding practice springs from a sense of the rational and application of their proprietary know-how.

The agency underwent a root and branch analysis of its wayfinding capabilities about three years ago. Under Brulharts direction, an independent, industry-wide review was undertaken and an in-house training programme for staff established. That process led to a flexible but formalised process for tackling wayfinding projects.

As an agency that keeps an eye on the big picture, the end goals are to have users walk through that space and remember something about it, stop and interact with something engaging or to move through more easily, says Brulhart.

The firms process begins with goal setting with a client. At this early stage, understanding is key. Workshops and brainstorming sessions with clients and qualitative research with users are used to capture the spatial and emotional setting of the place. Research then moves into an analysis of traffic flows and drawing out larger patterns of how end-users circulate through a space.

The next stage incorporates the creative and design elements of the process.We get really creative. We think about the relevance and importance of visual treatments to the client and really get into the brand often far beyond the initial brief, he says. Our process is structured to take the strategy and inject a huge dose of innovative design approaches to come up with something unique.

And it is this creative process where the practice shows an expert artistic eye.

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Looking for opportunities to showcase your excellent projects? The Quality Building Award (QBA) is the best platform that you should not miss. QBA is a biennial award giving public recognition to buildings of outstanding quality that demonstrate outstanding teamwork. Reaching the 8th award year, QBA 2016 is now open for nominations!

With a total of 6 categories that extend across a wide spectrum of building projects, including Hong Kong Residential (Single Building), Hong Kong Residential (Multiple Buildings), Hong Kong Non-Residential (New Building), Hong Kong Building (Renovation/Revitalization), Building Outside Hong Kong (Residential), and Building Outside Hong Kong (Non-Residential) categories, there will be plenty of opportunities for you to demonstrate your quality work.

The judging panel comprises government officials, academia, and professionals from the construction industry. The panel will assess entries received and determine winners in each category. Winners will be announced at the Award Dinner in June 2016.

Deadline for nomination submissions:12:00 noon (Hong Kong Time / GMT +8), Friday, 6 November 2015

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Collaborating with Joshua Otieno, the Schools Founder and Principal, the full redevelopment project was initiated with the vision of building a new school at a privately-owned, permanent location.

A New Lease of Life

The KYEEDA School Redevelopment project has now been officially underway since February 2013 and has come a long way in its journey towards realising a new school. After formalising a Committee, the project is being actively managed by a group in Hong Kong and Croagh continues to make regular trips to Nairobi to keep up to date with the progress.

Successful fundraising initiatives and events resulted in a plot of land being purchased by the KYEEDA Committee in June 2014.

The building plot was purchased in Lucky Summer Estate, an area adjacent to Korogocho slum which provides additional security to the project. Building of the permanent KYEEDA Lucky Summer School premises commenced shortly after the land acquisition. By February 2015 the first storey of the school was constructed, complete with running water and toilets, and classes commenced. With the option to develop a multi-storey building due to the site location, the decision was made to add a second storey. While still currently under construction, this will allow the student body to grow and enable the school to comfortably accommodate more than 300 children once complete.

So far the Committee has raised over US$35,000 to support the entire cost of the project and is seeking further funds to complete the second storey.

KYEEDA School

Based in one of Nairobis largest slum areas, KYEEDA School was founded in 2007 and stands for Korogocho Youth Education and Economic Development Association.

Established by a Korogocho resident, the project looked to provide a facility for the local children who were unable to access formal education. As government schoolplacements are limited due to capacities and private schooling is unaffordable for most, more than fifty percent of children in the area are left to their own devices.

Consequently, KYEEDA School quickly absorbed this demand, filling the gap as a vital primary school facility for the local community.

Humble Beginnings

The small school came to the attention of Hong Kong resident Stephanie Croagh in 2012; an early childhood teacher who was volunteering in a teaching placement at the time. Witnessing the difficulties faced by the school as it tried to operate day-to-day, with constant threats from the landlord of closure and rent increases, minimal income support and the buildings lack of security, Croagh was aware that without intervention, the school would not continue.

Croagh commenced her first fundraising drive to purchase doors and windows for the temporary school in 2012. It was through this initial effort that she recognised the potential to access wider support which would help develop KYEEDA School on a much larger scale.

A Hong Kong grassroots initiative has set out to build a new primary school in Nairobis Korogocho slum, striving to develop a safe and secure premises to educate over 200 children. As the project has evolved over the last three years, it has also shown the value in building locally, engaging the community, resident suppliers and tradesman, as PRC learns.

Text and photos: KYEEDA Lucky Summer School Committee

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Without the threats of closure or limited by its financial issues, KYEEDA Lucky Summer School is able to devote its full energy and resources to the students. Currently two thirds of the students pay a small fee and this allows the school to support the other third of the student body that are unable to afford to do so.

The school is part of the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) system, and each year the students sit the national examinations, scoring higher than the national average on most occasions. As the new school increases its student intake , more children from Korogocho and Lucky Summer are afforded a solid primary school education which sets them on a path for further opportunity.

Get Involved

If you would like to the support the KYEEDA Lucky Summer School project, please contact Committee Leader, Stephanie Croagh. The school is still looking for assistance to complete the building work, fit-out the interiors and grow its inventory of educational supplies.

Stephanie Croagh, KYEEDA Committee Leaderkyeedaschoolassociation@gmail.com

You can also follow KYEEDA Lucky Summer School progress via:https://www.facebook.com/kyeedaschoolredevelopmenthttps://sites.google.com/site/kyeedaluckysummerschool/

Building with the Community

Since travelling frequently to Kenya, Croagh has established strong ties within the community and is being supported by a network of local organisations, Korogocho elders, lawyers and NGO representatives.

These relationships have been a major influence on the progression of the project. When seeking builders, suppliers, tradesman and on-the-ground support, it is this wide group that the project is able to rely on. Over the last 12 months, the school has been able to give back to these supporters, generating income and opportunities for these local businesses.

Involving the community has also meant that KYEEDA Lucky Summer School is protected from vandalism and looting, which had been common at the previous premises. Built with their support, the community has a vested interest in seeing the school prosper.

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