Hong Kong International School -A&A project site visit

Summary

Visit highlight:

This project is a A&A project, a conversion of the existing High School Sports Block into a Performance Hall, alongside the transformation of the Middle School Sports Block into a dedicated Music Center. Participants will observe the demolition works of existing reinforced concrete elements. The visit will focus on the structural techniques to install complex supporting steel frames that form the new architectural atrium within the existing building envelope.

One of the standout features of this project is the integration of the Gala Venue Seating System with specialized floor seat boxes—a benchmark in modern multi-functional auditorium design. This highly advanced, automated under-stage technology allows a sloped, tiered-seating configurations to be seamlessly converted into a flush, flat flooring system by stowing full-scale theatre seats entirely beneath the floor plates. Participants will be introduced to how this spatial flexibility optimizes venue utilization and acoustical performance to accommodate diverse layouts.

This page is for CIOB members only, for HKIE members, please register: https://forms.gle/8RYEid7mER1AdvSq8

Language

Cantonese

Speaker

• Mr Jimmy Kuong (Construction Manager) - Build King
• Mr Calvin Chiu (Assistant Construction Manager) - Build King

Address Venue: 1 Red Hill Road, Tai Tam Campus, Hong Kong For Hong Kong International School Association Limited

Assembly Point and Time and Dismiss Point:

- By Shuttle Bus (detail refer to attached location plan)

Assembly & Dismissal Point: Harbour North (Near North Point Station Exit A)

Agenda - HK Time

• Assembly Time: 09:00a.m.
• Dismissal Time: 12:00n.n.

Important Information

• Participants are REQUIRED to bring along your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety shoes, safety helmets and reflective vests during the visit.
• Do not smoke or eat during the visit. Please keep the venue clean and do not litter.

Arrangements in Case of Inclement Weather

• Under the following inclement weather conditions, visit will be cancelled:
• Before the visit- If Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 3 or above; or Red/Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is issued and still in force 3 hours before the visit is scheduled to begin
• During the visit- If Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 3 or above; or Red/Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is issued during the visit
• HKIS will decide to continue or suspend the visit depending on the weather or the actual situation of the visiting venue

This learning activity can contribute to your annual CPD and should be logged accordingly.

CIOB Assist:

If you would like to make an optional donation to CIOB Assist you can do this during the registration process.

Please note: this event is for over 18’s only. CIOB is not liable for any injuries, damages, or losses incurred by participants during this event

Contact

Angie Tse
Member Services and Events Coordinator
+852 5507 6330
[email protected]