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Public Mortuary at Area 26E, Kwai Chung

Description

The theme of Nature is reverberating in every corner of this two storey building to echo the affinity between life and nature - the fully grown natural slope on which the building leans, the interior landscaped courtyards and skylights inviting sunlight to penetrate deep and the airy breathing space offered by the entrance plaza at the front of the building. Through them, a peaceful environment for grieving and relieving is created.

It is intended to change the public's deep-rooted impression of a cold and horrifying mortuary into a place where visitors face the sudden lost of their beloved in a heart warming and caring atmosphere.

Efficiency is another prime design objective which is achieved through a meticulously worked out layout to fit the operational flow of the mortuary together with the introduction of sophisticated electrical and mechanical systems.

Project Data

Location
Kwai Hei Street, Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong
Type
Food, Health and Environmental Hygiene
Completion Year
2005
Client
Secretary for Health, Welfare and Food, HKSAR
Site Area
9,670 m2
GFA
4,170 m2

Project manager

Project Manager :
Architectural Services Department, HKSAR Government
Architect :
Architectural Services Department, HKSAR Government
Building Services Engineer :
Architectural Services Department, HKSAR Government
Quantity Surveyor :
Architectural Services Department, HKSAR Government
Structural Engineer :
Architectural Services Department, HKSAR Government
Main Contractor :
Able Engineering Company Limited