How Digital Transformation in The Multi-Family Sector can Facilitate a Green Transition
The emergence of smart buildings, which have been designed to integrate the latest technologies such as smart access and cloud-based property management solutions, has opened the door to new ways of operating multi-family assets. All signs now point to the smart access revolution making its arrival on the multi-family residential stage.
Flowcrete Car Park at Victoria Dockside, K11 Musea, TST
Flowcrete Hong Kong supplied flooring solutions for several areas of the Victoria Docklands development. The Deckshield range was chosen for the anticipated high level of traffic in the car park.
Pavallion "Colour Symphony" by Afloat Studio
Flickering lights, fleeting shadows, dancing colours… Immerse yourself in a world of dazzling shapes and hues! . As the hours pass, the glow of summer filters through this vibrant canopy. A rainbow of bubbles float up and down. The colours and shadows meet and move like rippling clouds, sprinkling every corner with the brilliant colours of the sky.
SAKA MUSEUM
The SAKA Museum is one dedicated to Balinese Hinduist culture and traditional crafts in the Ayana Estate in Jimbaran, Bali. The entire interior seeks inspiration from local natural and cultural heritage in order to represent the powerful connection between culture and nature in Balinese Hinduism. From the tranquil night sky of Nyepi to water caves, volcano rocks to jasper and agate of Indonesia, Saka Museum defines each area through the translation of nature into architecture in formal and material expression. Different Balinese Hinduist motifs were also reflected in the architectural language through a contemporary lens while maintaining the essence of the traditional form.
Interior Designer, More Than Just A Decorator
When it comes to creating a beautiful and neat space arrangement, an interior designer is the right person for the job. Their role is more than just that of a decorator.
Quality Building Award 2024 Now Open for Nomination with Building in GBA Award Category Added Themed “Empowering Innovation | Sustaining Green | Generating Wellness” to Pave the Way for Sustainable Smart Buildings Worldwide
The Quality Building Award 2024 (QBA 2024) is now officially open for nomination. The QBA, which was inaugurated in 2002 by nine of Hong Kong’s leading professional institutions and organizations, is a prestigious biennial award that recognizes the excellent teamwork capabilities and highest standards of professionalism in designing and constructing quality buildings in Hong Kong, Mainland and Overseas. It has been recognized as the most prestigious Award for the building and construction sectors. QBA 2024 will mark the award’s twelfth edition, with the theme being "Empowering Innovation | Sustaining Green | Generating Wellness” and newly introduced Building in GBA award category.
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