HONG KONG, Aug. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring City 66, Hang
Lung Properties' commercial complex in Kunming, Yunnan Province, today organized a briefing with
the theme "Dialogue with World-Class Architects", inviting its world-renowned construction team to Kunming to introduce the
people-oriented architectural design of Spring City 66 as well as the spirit of the project's interior design and environmental
engineering.
The eminent construction team for Spring City 66 includes Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF), a renowned architectural firm
which is the architect of the project and the interior designer for the office tower; Concept i, an internationally acclaimed
studio responsible for the interior design of the mall; and J. Roger Preston Limited (JRP), a leading consultant in the
Southeast Asia region overseeing the electrical and mechanical design of the project.
Mr. Adrian Lo, Director -- Project Management of Hang Lung Properties said, "Hang Lung has worked closely with the construction team to create an avant-garde concept at Spring City 66,
utilizing different technologies throughout the process. From its design and use of materials to its operations, Spring City 66
exudes Kunming's unique DNA and culture, and has fully integrated important sustainability features to position the project to
become one of Kunming's most striking landmarks upon completion. I believe that not only will Spring City 66 bring the best
brands to the city, showcased in the most impressive environment, it will also take up an important role to present the best of
Yunnan to the world."
Hang Lung Properties acquired this prime plot of land in 2011, marking the Company's first entry into the southwest region of
mainland China. Meticulously designed and executed, the mall is expected to open in
mid-2019.
Known as the "Spring City", Kunming is famed for its pleasant climate and captivating scenery. The project has incorporated
these features into its design to showcase the very best of the city's charm. The architectural firm KPF has used "Spring comes
to Life" as its design theme and incorporated undulating layers into the structure to evoke the mountainous terrain that
surrounds Kunming. The "interlocking roof form", the highly visible green elements and outdoor leisure spaces flawlessly
harmonize the design with the city and its lifestyle. The color palette of the materials used for the exterior wall was chosen to
echo the natural stone hues for which the Kunming landscape is famed. The interior design, rooftop garden, al fresco terrace,
green landscaping, and associated facilities take their cue from customer desires for a shopping environment that is modern and
convenient to move around while at the same time evoking feelings of serenity, and is reflective of Hang
Lung's customer-centric sensitivity to curating the best possible customer experience.
The beauty of nature is not only a characteristic of the project's exterior but has also been brought into the interior
spaces. Design studio, Concept i, was inspired by nature in their design palette of natural materials, the warm and fresh green
tones of decorative fittings, and the extensive use of glass to introduce more natural light, bringing the "City of Eternal
Spring" indoors for shoppers to bask in. The central zone of the mall employs 80,000 square meters of Grade A natural stone in
its design, sufficient to pave-over 11 football pitches. And in addition to the glorious sunlight, over 19,000 LED lighting
strips illuminate the interior features, stretching to four times the length of the Kunming Changshui International Airport
runway.
Hang Lung has long upheld the "Build to Own and Build to Last" business model. While focusing
on aesthetic features, the Company also considers the impact that its projects have on the surrounding environment. Hang Lung has committed itself in all its projects to the highest standards of environmental sustainability,
and the project's electrical and mechanical consultant, JRP, has incorporated a number of environmentally friendly and
sustainable elements, including the E2 Design (Energy Saving & Environmentally Friendly Design) which maximizes
efficiency in the usage of electricity and water, ensures optimum indoor air quality levels, and exceeds the design requirements
for Grade A office towers and world-class shopping malls in terms of efficient energy consumption. Furthermore, as Kunming is
situated in an area of seismic activity, over 2,000 shock absorbers have been installed within the structure to ensure the safety
of the visitors and staff. Hang Lung's extensive efforts in building with sustainability in mind
have been recognized at Spring City 66 with the award of the "Precertification under Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) for Core and Shell Development -- Gold Level" issued by the U.S. Green Building Council in 2013.
The construction work at Spring City 66 is progressing at full speed. The mixed-use development has a total gross floor area
of 432,000 square meters, comprising a world-class shopping mall of 156,700 square meters, a 63-story Grade A office tower with a
total gross floor area of 177,600 square meters, serviced apartments, and 2,000 car parking spaces. The mall is expected to open
in mid-2019.
About Hang Lung Properties
Hang Lung Properties Limited (stock code: 00101), a constituent stock of the Hang Seng Index and Hang Seng Corporate
Sustainability Indices in Hong Kong, and the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index since
2017, is a leading real estate developer operating in Hong Kong and mainland China. Boasting a diversified portfolio of investment properties in Hong
Kong, the Company has progressively branched out into the Mainland since the 1990s, with our distinctive footprint now
fully established in Shanghai, Shenyang, Jinan, Wuxi, Tianjin, Dalian, Kunming, and
Wuhan, with all the Mainland projects carrying the "66" brand. In May
2018, Hang Lung won an auction for a prime plot of land in Hangzhou, marking the Company's expansion to its ninth Mainland city. As Hang
Lung's business continues to grow, the Company is set to develop into a highly admired national commercial property
developer in China.
About Spring City 66
The first Hang Lung Properties project in mainland China's southwest region, Spring City 66
is located at the intersection of Dongfeng Dong Lu and Beijing Lu in Panlong District, Kunming's
central business and commercial hub. The project is seamlessly connected with Metro line No.2 and No.3, offering optimal location
and strong connectivity.
The mixed-use development under construction has a total gross floor area of 432,000 square meters, comprising a world-class
shopping mall, a 63-story Grade A office tower, serviced apartments and car parking spaces. Famed for its pleasant weather,
Kunming is known as "Spring City", and the natural landscape of the city has provided inspiration for the architectural design of
the project. The undulating layers of the structure evoke the surrounding mountainous terrain, and highly visible green elements
and outdoor leisure spaces flawlessly harmonize the design with the city and its lifestyle, creating a new landmark on the city's
horizon that blooms with style and vitality. From the design stage, Spring City 66 has been conscious of the need to incorporate
environmentally-friendly features. Its sustainability initiatives have already earned Spring City 66 the "Precertification under
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Core and Shell Development – Gold Level" issued by the U.S. Green
Building Council in 2013.
Spring City 66 will showcase the Retail-tainment concept, a one-stop retail and entertainment shopping model, introducing over
300 international retail, dining, lifestyle, and entertainment brands in a confluence of unique experiences that will ignite the
imagination of the community. Spring City 66 is poised to inject fresh new vitality into Kunming's burgeoning retail market with
an excitement that will reverberate through the whole of Yunnan Province.
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