Tseung Kwan O Immigration Headquarters
The reprovisioning of the Immigration Headquarters from Wan Chai to Tseung Kwan O signifies a key milestone in architectural design with state-of-the-art technologies.
The new headquarters has adopted various innovative and smart technologies to enhance its sustainability performance. Amongst others, the iconic installation at the wedding garden “Weaving Love” is Hong Kong's pioneering large-scale pilot that embraces 3D metal printing technology which can reduce material wastage by over 80% compared to conventional construction methods. Leveraging the robotics technology, we have also developed the Testing and Commissioning (T&C) Robot applying deep learning in Artificial intelligence (AI) to perform inspections and installations for the smart construction site. The T&C Robot was awarded the Bronze Medal at the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva 2023.
Comprising the Administrative Tower and Enforcement Tower, the new buildings feature modern design with abundant greenery spaces and a large glass façade that enhances air ventilation and natural lighting. Sustainable building materials, resource-efficient initiatives as well as renewable energy technologies are also implemented to reduce energy consumption and resource usage.
Key Features
Inspired by the bridal veil with its silhouette outlined in metallic wire, the intricate lattice is comprised of heart-shaped patterns that represent the beauty of love. The “Weaving Love” installation at the Wedding Garden is Hong Kong's first large-scale pilot utilising 3D metal printing technology.
T&C Robot applies deep learning in AI to carry out scheduled site inspection and reports generation.
Innovative high-performance lightweight cellular concrete is adopted to reduce transportation cost and loading for foundation and provide better thermal and insulation performance.
The main entrance provides a 3-storey height atrium space with highly transparent glass façade to maximise natural daylight while providing sun shading with vertical fins.
Facts & Figures
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Commended for its architectural innovation, the project won the Merit Award of the Green Building Award 2023 under the New Building Category.
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The project has extensively applied innovative construction technologies and methods. These include BIM, MiC, DfMA and MiMEP with a view to enhancing quality control and site safety, saving construction cost and time, and reducing usage of resources. Smart construction robots are also used in MEP installation and to conduct curtain wall water test for enhancing site safety and project efficiency.
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Resource-efficiency initiatives and renewable energy technologies are implemented to reduce energy and water consumption, e.g. water-cooled chillers, variable speed drive for chillers, demand control of supply air, photovoltaic system, rainwater and condensate water recycling system, evapo-transpiration system for automatic irrigation system, etc.
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