HONG KONG, CHINA�-�Media OutReach�- 24 June
2019�-�Chinachem
Group announced today that One Hennessy, the Group's brand-new icon in Wan
Chai, is crowned as the award winner of Commercial High-rise
Development in Asia Pacific Region under the globally-acclaimed International
Property Awards. This marks another achievement for Chinachem, as its other
properties, The Lily, Nina Tower and Jade Grove, have also garnered this award
previously.
Mr. Donald Choi, Executive Director and Chief
Executive Officer of Chinachem Group, said, "Achieving this award for One
Hennessy proves that our group's efforts in developing top-quality property
management have once again been recognized by the international community. This
is a great honor for us and we will continue to do our best to develop more premium,
innovative and sustainable properties."
One Hennessy is a brand-new commercial property
at 1 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai. Located within the core business district of
Admiralty and Wan Chai, One Hennessy is conveniently situated, only a 5-minute walk away from
both MTR stations and surrounded by world-class hotels, famous
restaurants and the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. One Hennessy has 21 floors spanning approximately 315,000 square
feet of gross area in total and 12,000 square feet of lettable gross area per
floor. Total lettable area reaches around 253,000 square feet for all work
spaces and 28,000 square feet for retail shops on G/F -- 2/F. While full sea
views are available on the upper floors, the first three floors are dedicated
to retail shops, restaurants, a post office and a basement car park.
With an eye-catching design in the shape of a
funnel, the sculptural design was inspired by the concept of a young plant
sprouting from the earth and bursting into the sunlight, injecting positive
energy to create a motivating working environment. The bottom of the funnel was
deliberately designed with a "void" in mind, allowing for fresh air and light
to pass through freely. In keeping with the city's urban planning, the area
offers ample ventilation and sunlight penetration. By "creating a presence from
absence", One Hennessy integrates well with the environment to facilitate the largest
amount of usable space.
Chinachem has all along attached great
importance to sustainable development, and One Hennessy is an extension of this
vision. Designed according to green architectural principles, the building is covered
with low absorptive materials, and vegetation on its rooftop serves to mitigate
the urban heat island effect. The elegant glass curtain walls of the building allow
enough sunlight into the building and maximizes natural light penetration,
while minimizing energy loss and heat absorption.
The materials and resources used for the
building fa�ade have achieved the internationally recognized LEED Gold Rating
for Green Buildings.
With
more than 25 years of history, the International Property Awards, which is
organized by a UK based company, is an authoritative benchmark in the
architecture sector. It
aims to commend the outstanding residential and commercial properties in 9
regions around the world. The Asia Pacific Property Awards is judged by an
independent panel of over 80 industry experts, reviewing projects on based on
their design, quality, service, innovation, originality, and commitment to
sustainability.