British studio Foster + Partners‘ Central Crossing skyscrapers, which feature an “illuminated spire” that runs the full length of the taller tower, have topped out in Hong Kong.
Set to be completed in the middle of this year, the Central Crossing development comprises two towers – a taller office building and a the shorter tower containing a hotel.
A joint project by developers Wing Tai Properties and CSI Properties, the skyscrapers are located at 118 Wellington Street in Hong Kong’s central business district.
Both of the skyscrapers will be aesthetically divided into two halves, with “high zones” with full-height glazing.
These parts of the buildings will have polished stainless-steel-framed glass facades, while the “low zones” will feature a fine grain and textured gold-tone facade for enhanced privacy.
The tallest of the two buildings, the office tower, will feature a design detail described by Foster + Partners as an “illuminated spire”, which will project a beam of light into the sky.
At the ground-floor level, Central Crossing will incorporate four historic buildings, including a shop house at 120 Wellington Street that is one of the oldest remaining houses of its type in Hong Kong.
“We are delighted to reveal this exciting new addition to Hong Kong’s Central district,” Foster + Partners senior partner Michael Jones said when the project was initially revealed.
“Our objective was to bring a new dimension to Central by reinstating historic links and re-establishing local connections, with a permeable public space at the heart of the site.”
Central Crossing has received sustainability certificates, including a BEAM Plus New Building v2.0 (Provisional Platinum), LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction (Pre-certified Platinum for Office and Pre-certified Gold for Hotel) and WELL certification.
The two towers will have circular water strategies, including the reuse of cooling‑tower bleed‑off water for toilet flushing.
Other recent Foster + Partners projects include the Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi and a New York supertall skyscraper for JPMorganChase.
The images are courtesy of Central Crossing.
