Prize(s) Honorable Mentions
Lighting Design/Product Company Light Directions Ltd
Lead Designers Jeff Lo
Interior Design Company Woods Bagot
Client Hang Seng Bank Limited
Photo Credits Tony Lai
Other Credits Landscape Architect - Kola Ltd
Completion Date Mid 2025
Project Location Hong Kong
Entry DescriptionHang Seng Bank unveiled its newly renovated Hong Kong Main Branch in 2024 & 2025, introduces a new Cross-boundary Wealth Management Centre. Key sustainable features include the use of natural lighting, energy-efficient systems, and the upcycling of construction materials to minimize waste—aligning with the bank’s commitment to achieving net zero by 2030.
A major design feature of the project is a eyes catching - digital wall, conceived by Woods Bagot, which presents as a natural stone surface when inactive but transforms into an animated video display with dynamic programming when illuminated.
Another innovative—and challenging—aspect of the project is a fully indoor 3D sculpture integrated with vertical greenery, despite the absence of natural daylight. To ensure plant health and maintain close coordination with the landscape architect, full-spectrum downlights were specified with PPFD calculations tailored for vertical surfaces—a more complex task compared to horizontal illumination. These specialized luminaires provide the necessary spectra for chlorophyll A, B, and F without emitting visibly dominant blue or red light, thereby preserving the ambient lighting quality and aesthetic atmosphere of the space.
Sustainability ApproachLEED platinum (v4 ID+C: CI) & WELL (v2)
The Theme of the project is Carbon Neutrality
A perfect example of this is comprehensive lighting strategy, which begins with using high-efficiency LED technology for all downlights and LED strips. These high lumen-per-watt (lm/W) fixtures form the essential foundation for minimizing energy consumption as we work towards carbon neutrality. Our commitment is further proven by achieving the **BEC (Building Energy Code)Standard**, meeting its strict **Light Power Density (LPD) requirements**.
The efficiency of our LED installation is maximized through intelligent **daylight sensors**. In areas with large windows and plenty of sunlight, these sensors act as efficient helpers. They measure the natural light in a room and automatically dim or turn off the high-efficiency lights when there is enough sunshine.
