The Peak Tower Revitalisation

Set off to re-invent itself with new elements of vigour and festivity but maintaining the original spirit of the great iconic symbol of Hong Kong, the Peak Tower Revitalisation project successfully elevated this Number 1 tourist destination to new heights of retail and entertainment experiences.
The aim of the makeover of the Peak Tower is to increase the useable floor space and maximise retail opportunities, improve and maximise efficiency of the existing facilities, and to enhance the primary Hong Kong landmark with a spectacular new viewing and entertainment experience. The complex geometry of the original building structure posed a challenge to the project team in overcoming the decanting arrangement, phased handover, structural demolitions and alterations, while keeping the train service operational, and most of the shops open, during the renovations. Above all, it was imperative to maintain the original spirit of the great design but to inject new elements of vigour and festivity. Because of the building?s significance to the tourism industry, the project was set on a fast-track, priority course.
Because many of The Tower?s viewing galleries were not fully utilised, a new observation deck was located on the roof of the tower, providing a much improved, and wider, view. The existing viewing terrace is transformed into new shops and restaurants. New escalators carry tourists to the new observation desk, resulting in more visitor flow into the retail areas of The Tower. The major circulatory system was redefined, and the main entrance improved, with an additional entrance created on the east end of the tower. A new atrium enhances the transparency of the retail mall and provides a new gathering place for visitors. The ?Crystals?, as they are called, signify the welcoming retail entrances and engage directly with the people in the outdoor plaza in front.

Ronald Lu & Partners is a highly respected architectural, interior and urban planning practice with a diverse portfolio. Since its establishment in 1976, the firm has applied its collaborative approach, innovative ideas and professional expertise to the design of hotels, retail centres, high-rise and low-rise residential schemes, offices, service apartments, schools, embassies and institutional buildings. Its portfolio also includes town planning and railway development planning projects.

With more than 30-year history, Ronald Lu & Partners has served a growing list of clients that include some of the most prominent developers in Hong Kong and overseas. The firm is proud of the fact that 90% of its projects are commissioned by repeat clients who have come to rely on its superior design skills and customer service.

Ronald Lu & Partners has over 200 staff in Hong Kong and China; all the professionals are graduates of top universities in the world who, with their substantial overseas working experience, have contributed to the firm?s international outlook. With the establishment of its Beijing, Shanghai & Shenzhen office, Ronald Lu & Partners is set to offer the same level of expertise and service to mainland customers.
Since the 1980?s, Ronald Lu & Partners has designed many prominent and international projects including the AsiaWorld-Expo, the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel, the revitalization of the Peak Tower and several development projects in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Australia, Vietnam and Ukraine.
With its track record and all-round expertise, Ronald Lu & Partners looks forward to delivering its blend of quality design and customer service to clients in the Chinese and overseas market.