CHINA RESOURCE CENTER BUILDING
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
RETROFIT
ORIGINAL
China Resource Center after renovation
China Resource Center after renovation / Wing1990hk
Arup
Alpha Consulting Ltd.
2013
Mixed Use
584 ft178 m
50
1,065,627 ft299,000 m2
Re-Clad
  • Curtainwall
  • LEED Silver

OTHER SYSTEMS INCLUDED IN THE RETROFIT

EXTENT OF THE FACADE INTERVENTION
  • Original facade was replaced with a new one

DESCRIPTION
The China Resources Center Building in Hong Kong was originally built in 1983 and underwent a re-clad in 2013. The facade retrofit consisted in a re-clad of the original curtainwall with a high-performance façade. Daylight was optimized with a high-performance glazing that allows only 5% solar energy transmitted to interiors. Air-tightness reduced the need for air conditioning

Energy reductions of about 1.65GWh/ were reported annually. The China Resource Center is the first green retrofit receiving LEED in Hong Kong.
OWNER


DEVELOPER


DESIGN ARCHITECT
WMKY Limited


EXECUTIVE ARCHITECT


ENGINEER
Siu Yin-Wai & Associates


CONSTRUCTION MANAGER


GENERAL CONTRACTOR
CR Construction


FACADE CONSULTANT


FACADE CONTRACTOR


OTHER CONSULTANT/CONTRIBUTOR
Talent Mechanical and Electrical Engineers Ltd
1983
584 ft178 m
50
1,065,627 ft299,000 m2


ORIGINAL FACADE DESIGN


DESCRIPTION
The China Resources Center Building in Hong Kong was originally built in 1983 and underwent a re-clad in 2013. The facade retrofit consisted in a re-clad of the original curtainwall with a high-performance façade. Daylight was optimized with a high-performance glazing that allows only 5% solar energy transmitted to interiors. Air-tightness reduced the need for air conditioning

Energy reductions of about 1.65GWh/ were reported annually. The China Resource Center is the first green retrofit receiving LEED in Hong Kong.
SOURCES
  1. Photo of the building post-retrofit
  2. ARUP
  3. CR Construction Co
  4. CTBUH Skyscraper Center http://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/china-resources-building/2422