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The Brief:
- HSBC is one of the world’s largest banking & financial services organizations
- HQ in Hong Kong - 180 meters aluminum, steel & glass structure, 47 stories and 4 basement levels
- Johnson Controls commissioned to design, construct and project manage redevelopment of main plaza lobby
Challenges:
- Creating designs to complement Sir Norman Foster’s original architectural design
- Aggressive timeline with minimal disruption to business
- Provide a more customer-focused environment
Solutions:
- As managing agent, Johnson Controls completed a full tender for the architectural and design services
- Installed special space-saving automated glass doors to reduce swing radius
- Sourced materials to create an “Asian Story” to brand the lobby
- Designed new air conditioning system to accommodate combined volumes of existing lift lobbies with new space
- Installed Metasys building management system to organize and manage information and equipment
Results:
- World-class reception lobby that complements Sir Norman Foster's original, world-famous design, while heightening customers' experience
- Improvements in access, structural design and overall guest management has improved security monitoring
- Savings from using energy efficient equipment
- Increased security, efficiency and overall customer satisfaction
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