Foster + Partners

Ocean Terminal Extension

Ocean Terminal Extension
Courtesy of Foster + Partners

OCEAN TERMINAL EXTENSION

Foster + Partners

ARCHITECTS
Foster + Partners

LOCTION
Hong Kong

AREA
9300.0 m2

PROJECT YEAR
2017

MANUFACTURERS
Solarlux

FIT-OUT
Ark Design

MECHANICAL ENGINEER
J Roger Preston (S) Pte Ltd

LANDSCAPE CONSULTANT
Lwk & Partners (Hk) Limited

TRAFFIC CONSULTANT
Mva Transport Consultants

MAIN CONTRACTOR
Ray On Construction Co. Ltd.

LIGHTING ENGINEER
Rc Atelier Ltd

STRUCTURAL CONSULTANT
Arup

LEAD ARCHITECTS
Luke Fox, Jonathan Parr, Perry I,p
Brian Timmoney, Stanley Pun, Lawrence Wong, Athena Chau, Won Suk Cho, Diana Lam, Kitti Wong, Marian Lee, Randy Liekenjie, Patricia Peter, Tsuyoshi To

Text description provided by architect.

A new gateway for thousands of international cruise liner passengers, the extension to the Ocean Terminal in Harbour City, Hong Kong has opened to the public.

Ocean Terminal Extension
Courtesy of Foster + Partners

With stunning new outdoor spaces for dining and leisure capitalizing on the unmatched panoramic views of the harbor, this new expansion will be the best place for visitors to immerse themselves in a unique waterfront experience, creating a new landmark for Hong Kong.

The terminal has the distinct advantage of being located directly opposite Victoria Harbour, boasting unrivaled views of Hong Kong’s iconic skyline. Standing right on the water’s edge visitors have 270- degree views of the city, from the Kowloon Peninsula in the North East to Causeway Bay in the South East.

This new public plaza – in the form of cascading terraces looking out towards the harbor – provides a new outdoor space for the people of Hong Kong and a distinctive gateway to the city for its visitors.

Ocean Terminal Extension
Courtesy of Foster + Partners

The building embraces the city’s al-fresco dining culture, turning the undeveloped end of the cruise terminal into a vibrant entertainment hub right in the center of the city harbor.

Luke Fox, Head of Studio and Senior Executive Partner, said: “By introducing a new series of public spaces to the site, right down to the waterfront edge, we aim to create a ‘new living room’ for the people of Hong Kong and its visitors right in the heart of the city.”

Ocean Terminal Extension
Courtesy of Foster + Partners

Architecturally, the form of the building is a direct response to its climatic context. Its wide cantilevered terraces shade the lower levels, protecting them from the harsh tropical sun.The balustrades angled to tie in with the overall geometry of the building, extend downwards as louvered shading devices for the terrace below.

The building also offers retail, dining and lounge facilities, with a stepped outdoor seating area from which to sit and enjoy the view. The steps feature glass risers that admit natural light deep into the internal atrium.

The connection to the existing terminal is seamless, and the design introduces a new central diagonal circulation spine that connects the roof level to the marine deck, both physically and visually, via a series of escalators cascading down through the public spaces.


Ocean Terminal Extension
Section

Foster + Partners
T +44 20 77380455
Foster + Partners
Riverside, 22 Hester Rd, London SW11 4AN, United Kingdom