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O (LO) is a leading global architectural practice headquartered in Hong Kong with offices operating throughout China, Hong Kong and the Middle East. Our mission is to unite an innovative design approach with the latest intelligent building ideas wherever possible which has been successfully reflected in one of our award-winning projects, InnoCell, Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) pilot project located in the Hong Kong Science Park. InnoCell’s scope to provide a minimum of 500-bed spaces with supporting ancillary facilities including recreational and shared living/working space, offers a one-of-akind integrated unit in the city. In order to cater for increasing interest in affordable living for start-up companies, InnoCell has ensured the creation of a vibrant
2020-2021
community that blends the concept of ‘coworking’ and ‘co-living’. In more detail, the interior design concept focusses on a ‘hive’ situation where the aim is to create a seamless and coherent structure which works hand-inhand with the architectural design concept. Like a hive, the whole building would be a self-sufficient community which the residents could enjoy living in their own modular units, while being closely connected with the rest of the residents. This 17-storey building sits on a 2,990m² site adjacent to the southeast entrance of Hong Kong Science Park. The completed building will accommodate common work/meeting spaces, communal cooking and dining areas, games and music rooms, gymnasium, laundry mart, among other amenities. There will also be a sky garden, with eco-created steps for
Award Winner RESIDENTIAL HIGH RISE ARCHITECTURE HONG KONG InnoCell by Leigh & Orange Limited
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Asia Pacific Property Awards
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