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Hong Kong Non-Residential (New Building – Non-Government, Institution of Community)
                                Two Taikoo Place








           BUILDING EXCELLENCE AT TWO TAIKOO PLACE

           Completed  in September 2022, Two Taikoo Place features 42 storeys of    Two Taikoo Place, as a highly  resilient  and “future-proofed”  building,  was
           premium office space with a total GFA of approximately 1,000,000 sq. ft. This   designed with climate-related risk in mind. The façade can withstand 150% of
           office tower was designed with sustainability in mind and achieved Platinum   the strongest winds ever recorded in the city. Storm drainage was specifically
           ratings in LEED, WELL and BEAM Plus. It’s also among the first buildings in   designed to exceed the minimum requirements and electricity is supplied from
           the city to achieve WiredScore and SmartScore platinum ratings in recognition   two  separate power substations in different geographical  areas to  ensure
           of its best-in-class smart infrastructure and advanced connectivity.  uninterrupted  power supply. In addition,  Two Taikoo Place has adopted  an
                                                                     entire-lifecycle  carbon  reduction  strategy and features high-quality,  urban
           Two Taikoo Place enjoys seamless connectivity through the elevated   green spaces that absorb CO2 and mitigate the urban heat island effect.
           air-conditioned walkways that connect all the office buildings in Taikoo Place.
           Located  on Two Taikoo  Place’s  doorstep  are Taikoo  Square  and  Taikoo   The building’s design draws inspiration from Swire’s long history in Quarry Bay.
           Garden – two landscaped gardens with cascading water features that immerse   Sugar cube-like lanterns are suspended in the main lobby, paying homage to
           tenants and the wider community in 70,000 sq. ft. of greenery elevating the   the original Taikoo Sugar Refinery, while water features at Taikoo Square and
           overall visitor experience while enhancing wellbeing. The biophilic design also   Taikoo Garden resemble dock-like silhouettes, mimicking the Taikoo Dockyard
           promotes biodiversity in Taikoo Place.                    and honouring the Group's maritime and trading history.














































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