Jockey Club Innovation Tower
| Jockey Club Innovation Tower | |
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賽馬會創新樓 | |
| 250px Jockey Club Innovation Tower in 2014 | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Academic building |
| Architectural style | Deconstructivism |
| Location | Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong |
| Coordinates | 22°18′16″N 114°10′45″E / 22.3044°N 114.1791°E Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. |
| Construction started | 2009 |
| Completed | 2013 |
| Opening | 2014 |
| Cost | HK$ 700 million |
| Owner | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 15 |
| Floor area | 15,000 m² |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Zaha Hadid |
| Structural engineer | Arup Group |
| Main contractor | Hip Hing Construction |
The Jockey Club Innovation Tower (賽馬會創新樓) is an academic building located at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It was designed by the renowned Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid and completed in 2013. The tower officially opened in 2014 and serves as the home for the university's School of Design.
Design and Architecture[edit | edit source]
The Jockey Club Innovation Tower is a prime example of deconstructivist architecture, characterized by its fluid and dynamic form. The building's design features a series of curvilinear lines and a distinctive, futuristic appearance. The structure includes 15 floors and covers a total floor area of 15,000 square meters.
The building was designed to foster creativity and innovation, providing a variety of spaces for learning, collaboration, and exhibition. The interior includes design studios, classrooms, workshops, and exhibition spaces, all intended to support the diverse needs of design students and faculty.
Construction[edit | edit source]
Construction of the Jockey Club Innovation Tower began in 2009 and was completed in 2013. The project was managed by Arup Group as the structural engineer and Hip Hing Construction as the main contractor. The total cost of the project was approximately HK$ 700 million.
Facilities[edit | edit source]
The tower houses the School of Design at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. It includes state-of-the-art facilities such as:
- Design studios
- Classrooms
- Workshops
- Exhibition spaces
- Lecture theaters
- Research centers
These facilities are designed to support a wide range of design disciplines, including product design, communication design, environmental design, and interactive media.
Significance[edit | edit source]
The Jockey Club Innovation Tower is a landmark in Hong Kong and a symbol of the city's commitment to fostering innovation and creativity. It is also a testament to the visionary work of Zaha Hadid, whose design has garnered international acclaim.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Zaha Hadid
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Deconstructivism
- School of Design (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University)
- Arup Group
- Hip Hing Construction
Categories[edit | edit source]
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