Project Highlight
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Strand 71 | Hong Kong | Commercial
Summary | Discover how PLACE Developments and PLACE Architects revitalized Strand 71, a 1,568 m² commercial building in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, for HSBC Asset Management. PD provided strategic advisory expertise, while PA delivered an adaptive reuse design that balances modernity with the neighborhood’s heritage, enhancing its urban presence.
Location - Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Developer - HSBC Asset Management (formerly SilkRoad Property Partners)
Completion Date - Completed
Size - 1,568 m²
Type - Commercial Building (15-storey)
Neighborhood Context
Sheung Wan Evolution - As an urban hub where East meets West, Sheung Wan has seen gentrification bring an influx of expat residents, restaurants, cafes, and bars, alongside a young, modern vibe mixed with traditional elements. Located on Bonham Strand West—a 180-year-old street named after George Bonham, Hong Kong’s 4th governor—the area is known for its dried seafood and Chinese medicine shops, a reminder of its historical role as a bustling trade center.
Design Vision and Strategy
Conceptual Approach - PLACE Developments offered strategic advisory expertise to guide the project’s design positioning, while PLACE Architects led the design to transform Strand 71, a 15-storey commercial building at the end of Bonham Strand West in Sheung Wan. Together, our focus was on integrating contemporary design with the neighborhood’s heritage, balancing modernity and tradition.
Key Design Elements
Street Activation - PLACE Developments advised on enhancing the building’s urban presence, with PLACE Architects designing enlarged double-glazed windows to illuminate spaces and provide unobstructed views of an urban park, blending modern aesthetics with Sheung Wan’s traditional context.
Permeable Entrance Lobby - PD guided the strategic integration of hospitality elements, while PA crafted a welcoming entrance with subtle textures, bronze accents, and dark metallic finishes, creating an exclusive and hospitable arrival experience.
Adaptive Reuse Vision - This approach, driven by PD’s market-responsive insights and PA’s adaptive design, preserved Sheung Wan’s historical essence while supporting its evolution as a vibrant, modern district.
Outcome
The collaborative refurbishment delivered a fully transformed building that sits comfortably within its urban fabric, celebrating both the new and old, modern and traditional.
Impact and Value
Market Positioning - With PD’s advisory expertise and PA’s innovative design, Strand 71 stands out as a boutique commercial development in Sheung Wan’s evolving landscape, appealing to modern businesses while honoring its heritage.
Long-Term Value - By blending contemporary design with traditional elements, the project contributes to Sheung Wan’s urban evolution, delivering sustained economic and cultural benefits to the district.
Current Status - Completed and operational, Strand 71 reflects the successful execution of a people-centric, adaptive reuse vision.
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