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1982
‘THE PEAK’- HONG KONG
Luxury
hotel
and
residential
complex
International Architectural
Competition
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project start date |
1982 |
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promoter |
OLS Property
Development Company
Limited – Hong Kong |
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sponsor |
Union Internationale
des Architectes (U.I.A.) |
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Hong Kong Institute
of Architects (H.K.I.A.) |
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location |
Hong Kong – The Peak |
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architects |
Marco Meozzi -
Jeffrey Stark -
Andrea Corsi -
Alessandro Mannelli
- Franco Severino -
Sergio Tacconi,
Architects - Enrico
Ieri, Engineer |
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area |
6,192 square
meters |
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volume |
21,501 cubic meters
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publications |
LABORATORIO COMUNE
Idee ed architetture
del Settore edilizia
Pubblica del Comune
di Prato - 2000
Electa – Milano,
p.159 |
Our design
for this competition could
be described as ‘dynamic’ in
the sense that the
perception of the
architecture derives from
the movement of the visitor
through a succession of
experiences and states of
emotion. The residences are
composed of three distinct
layers: heavy, massive stone
walls – linear and rigid in
form; an intermediate metal
panel wall system – lighter
and more articulate; and
finally, the more free-form
glass curtain wall facing
the bay – light, transparent
and sinuous like the
terrain. These three layers
establish a succession of
visual and tactile
experiences distinguishing
the three primary components
of the residences: entry;
circulation; and living
space. In addition, these
layers establish a metaphor
for the historical evolution
of building technology
through the use of
progressively newer, more
articulated construction
systems. This system of
metaphorical experiences
culminates inside the
apartments themselves with a
sudden exposure to the
exquisite view. The
competition winner was Zahia
Hadid of London, England.
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