Jerman Cheung
East Asia Press Office,Hong Kong
After more than five years of design and construction, the Midfield Concourse at the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is in full operation.
Located to the west of Terminal 1 and between the two existing runways at the airport, the five-level concourse has a total floor area of 105,000m² with ceiling heights comparable to those of Terminal 1. There are 20 aircraft parking stands, 19 of which are bridge-served, including two Code F (A380) stands. Passengers will also be connected to Terminal 1 via an extended automated people mover (APM).
A Mott MacDonald-Arup joint venture has been working on the detailed design of this project since June 2010, providing full multidisciplinary design and construction support. Our scope of services is wide-ranging and includes structure, MEP, airport systems, façade, sustainability, APM, fire, baggage handling system, acoustics, specialist lighting, logistics and project management. The joint venture has been supported by the architect Aedas, who has also worked closely with OTC Limited on the planning of the Concourse.
To maximise efficiency and sustainability, we have introduced more than 35 green features, including low-energy lighting systems, high performance glazing panels, solar shading and north-facing skylights to maximise natural lighting while reducing solar heat gain and saving on air-conditioning. Recycled water is used for water-cooled chillers of the air-conditioning system and seawater for flushing. More than 1,200m² of solar panels are installed on the roof to harness renewable energy.
