Building Enclosure in Hong Kong

7. The Peninsula Hotel Extension

Figure 7.1 Elevation of the ne w exterior o n the existing hote l building . THE PENINSULA HOTEL EXTENSION Architectural Firm: Rocco Design Ltd. GENERAL This is a project usin g modern materials to match with the details of an existing old landmark. The scale of the much large r extension i s broken dow n b y dividing the elevation int o smalle r parts . This i s made possible b y using vertical stripe s of dark colou r curtai n wall . The result is an integrated compositio n o f old and new. LOCATION The sit e i s at Salisbur y Roa d i n Tsimshatsui nea r th e harbour front . Th e heigh t o f the building allow s i t t o stand ou t fro m it s neighours an d becom e visible fro m across th e harbour . Du e t o suc h prominence , eve n lighting for the elevation is carefully considered at night. ENCLOSURE The existing finish t o the hotel is a light grey rendering in stretcher bond pattern. In order to match this outlook, a light grey embossed aluminium cladding with recessed horizontal line s i s used . Full-heigh t window s ar e incorporated wit h this cladding. A tinted glas s curtain wal l i s used fo r th e corne r and central vertical stripes. Projecting eaves on the roof are designe d wit h a gondol a trac k t o facilitat e maintenance o f the building enclosure . On the top floor is a harbour-view restaurant. Here the enclosure i s changed t o a 6-metre, high-glas s wal l which i s supported b y glass fins s o as not t o interfer e with the sea view. COMMENTS Modern material s an d ol d buildin g techniques can b e placed together either in harmony or subtle contrast by means of careful proportioning , detailing and materia l selection. Appropriate design can prolong the life of an old building which is also an environmental benefit an d energy efficient consideration . 65 Building Enclosur e i n Hon g Kon g Figure 7.2 Regulating line s to relat e the ne w extension with the existing hotel . Architect: Rocco Design Ltd. Project Location : Salisbury Roa d & Natha n Road , Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloo n Materials for Enclosure : Embossed aluminium cladding and curtain wall, glass wall for top floor restauran t Completion: 1995 66 The Peninsul a Hote l Extensio n ip Q © . 3 0 t h F O0R _ _ 2 9 ' h FLOOR . . 7 5 - ^ FLOO R _ 2 7 J i l FLOO R 26 t h FLOO R _ 25 t h FLOO R 24 • FLOO R 2 3 r d FLOO R 22 n d FLOO R . 2 J _ § L F J-QOR_ 2 0 t h FLOO R 6 : h FLOO R _ GROUND FLOO R Figure 7.3 North elevation. 67 Building Enclosur e i n Hon g Kon g Plate 7.1 View of the hote l from Natha n Road. The Peninsul a Hote l Extensio n Pi • i :l -r;f i i f '" - » *• '^jfl>aaB i S 5 a . | Plate 7.2 View of the extension a s an outstanding buildin g from Victoria Harbour . 69 Building Enclosur e i n Hon g Kon g nr — •••• • » ••• ~ Mifflin ! • • — — m HI J R H jlM W — -«mmm %?mmm Plate 7.3 View of the roo f showing the glass wall, cladding an d curtain wall . ,. r \ \ I II Hi ' I K • - * •| | [, ] li I S i * Plate 7.4 Close-up of the curtain wall an d cladding. The Peninsul a Hote l Extensio n ii1 1 if i I I f I MmW' Plate 7.5 Another vie w o f the hote l from Natha n Road. 71 Building Enclosur e i n Hon g Kon g is iii iii n iii e j i ui •iin =!r-^-^irl SECTION A - A 1= T 1 Figure 7.4 Compressed sectio n of the building . 72 The Peninsul a Hote l Extensio n 1...