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The Pottinger Hong Kong

Project Fast Fact
Client

Sino Land Company Limited

Site Area

422 sq.m.

Total
Gross
Floor Area

6,182 sq.m.

Schedule
of
Accommo
dation

Previous /
original use

Proposed
new use

Floor Area

B/F 3/F :

Shops

Shops &
Restaurants

(Approx.
387 sq.m.)

5/F:

Office

Back of
House
(Hotel)

(Approx.
270 sq.m. )

6/F
22/F:

Office

68 nos. of
Guestrooms
& Suites

R/F:

Plant Rooms, Water Tanks

and Cooling Tower
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The Pottinger Hong Kong

Major Alterations of
The Pottinger Hong Kong

Major Alterations of
The Pottinger Hong Kong

Major Alterations of
The Pottinger Hong Kong

Major Alterations of
The Pottinger Hong Kong

Major Alterations of
The Pottinger Hong Kong

Major Alterations of
The Pottinger Hong Kong

Major Alterations of
The Pottinger Hong Kong

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Major Alterations of
The Pottinger Hong Kong

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Major Alterations of
The Pottinger Hong Kong

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Conversion From
Queens Place to The Pottinger Hong Kong
Feasibility Study

The Pottinger Hong Kong

Opening

The Construction

Obtained
BA14
Acknowledgement
Letter

Obtained
Hotel License
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Lead Consultant
Client

Contractors

Designer

Lead Consultant

Structural
Engineer

End-User

We are the Lead Consultant of this conversion

project.

We collaborated
all the stakeholders, consultants and contractors,
and come up with the best solutions
to the client & end user.

E&M
Engineer

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Expertise of
Building Surveyor Applied
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Building Control

Authorized Person (Government Submission)

Licensing Consultant (Hotel License and Restaurant License)

Conversion and Improvement

Conversion from office to a well-fitted boutique hotel

Additional service lift, new air conditioning system, pressurization of staircase and
double glazing windows

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Expertise of
Building Surveyor Involved
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Design and Specifications

Hotel layout and accommodation for hotel concession

Provisions of Barrier Free Access
Fire Rated Materials
Fire Standard of Decorative Materials
Design coordination including structural and building services issues

Construction Technology and Structure

Major structural alteration at main roof (e.g. new lift machine room, fresh water tower)

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Expertise of
Building Surveyor Involved
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Building Survey and Rehabilitation

Condition survey
Existence of unauthorized building works
Remedial works included windows, concrete spalling, roofing and fire rated doors, etc

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Outcomes & Achievement

Expectations

Completion of Conversion Works in

Tight Schedule

Acquisition of Hotel Licence

Acquisition of General Restaurant

Licence

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Key Highlights of Difficulties in

Conversion Project
Prevailing Legislations
Old vs Current Standard
New Provisions for New Use
Site Constraints of Existing Building
Required Upgrading Works Associated to the New Use

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Major FSI Deficiency of the Building

According to Current FS Legislation
Insufficient EVA Provision (only 10.75% < 25%)

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Major FSI Deficiency of the Building

According to Current FS Legislation
Perimeter of Building:
= 21.968 + 31.697 + 12.026 + 13.793 + 5.980 + 16.260 + 10.138
= 111.682m
EVA Coverage Percentage:
= 12.026 / 111.682 * 100%
= 10.751%
Due to deficiency of EVA provisions, enhancement works were required:1. The size of water tanks for sprinkler and fire hydrant / hose reel shall be enhanced;
2. Pressurization / natural venting of staircase shall be provided;
3. Fast response type sprinkler heads shall be provided;
4. A direct line to the Fire Services Communication Centre shall be provided.

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Enhancement works to compensate the

EVA deficiency
1. Enhance the size of water tank for sprinkler and fire hydrant / hose reel
a) F.S. tank (enhance from 18,000 litres to 27,000 litres)

Demolish existing 18,000 litres F.S. tank at

upper roof

Construct new 27,000 litres F.S. tank at

new top roof
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Enhancement works to compensate the

EVA deficiency
1. Enhance the size of water tank for sprinkler and fire hydrant / hose reel
b) Sprinkler tank (modified from 75,000 litres to 100,000 litres)
New water line
(2,300mm high)

Existing water
line (2,000mm
high)

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Enhancement works to compensate the

EVA deficiency
2. Provide pressurization system to a fire escape staircase (staircase ST-01)

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Outcomes & Achievement

Recognition
Asia Best City Boutique Hotel Award 2014 (hotel)
100 Top Tables of 2015 of SCMP (hotels restaurant)

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Outcomes & Achievement

Recognition
Building Surveyor Awards 2015
- Grand Award
- Winner (Consultant) of Category Major A&A and Renovation Works

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Outcomes & Achievement

Accomplishment
Sustainability of an existing office building
Good sample of a Building Surveyors Firm acting as a lead consultant
of conversion project

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The End

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