11 SKIES is the centrepiece of the SkyCity project in Hong Kong. This multifunctional building, designed to be the largest one-stop retail, entertainment and commercial complex in Hong Kong, sports a gigantic SemperGreenwall. The total area of the living wall spans about 4,400 m2 (47,361 sq. ft.), which means that it is the biggest living wall in Hong Kong. With this green wall, Hong Kong is turning greener step by step. Employees and visitors of this green multipurpose building will not only enjoy the amenities the building has to offer, but also breathe fresher air and enjoy a cooler atmosphere, thanks to the living wall.
Professional cooperation leads to award-winning project
The award-winning project was undertaken by Hong Kong based New World Development. Lead8 Architects is responsible for the innovative design. The SemperGreenwall was installed and is maintained by Bluet Garden Ltd., a specialist landscape contractor and supplier located in Hong Kong. Because of the size of the SemperGreenwall, it took some time until the work was done: the installation started in Oct 2020 and was completed in July 2022. 11 SKIES has made a remarkable achievement by winning three awards for its high-quality architecture and design in the prestigious Asia Pacific Property Awards.
Maintenance and plant loss prevention
Due to the large green façade area which needs to be maintained, an automatic irrigation system was installed, with moisture sensors to monitor and maintain the vegetation. The horticulturist of Bluet selected the best plants species, most suitable for the Hong Kong climate. This assures a sustainable plant pallet with a lush look, which is also easy to maintain. Because of the orientation of the SemperGreenwall, two specific plant palettes have been introduced to make sure this outstanding living wall stays lush and green, both in sunny and in shady conditions.
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