Arup honoured with 11 awards across nine projects at the Quality Building Award 2026

Kai Tak Sports Park
Quality Excellence Award and Grand Award in the Hong Kong Non-Residential (New Building – Government, Institution or Community) category

Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP) was named winner of the Quality Excellence Award, the highest honour of QBA 2026, as well as the Grand Award in the Hong Kong Non-Residential (New Building – Government, Institution or Community) category. Spanning 28 hectares, it stands as the transformative redevelopment of the former Kai Tak Airport site into a world-class sports, entertainment and leisure destination. At the heart of the precinct is the 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium, designed as the ‘Pearl of the Orient’, alongside the 10,000-seat Kai Tak Arena and the 5,000-seat Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground.

Arup played a pivotal role in delivering KTSP in collaboration with Kai Tak Sports Park Limited and Hip Hing Construction Limited, providing multidisciplinary services to realise this iconic project. Arup's total design approach and dedication to excellence were instrumental in delivering a project that sets new benchmarks for quality, innovation and community value.

Kai Tak District Cooling Plant No. 3
Sustainable Development Award and Merit Award in the Hong Kong Non-Residential (New Building – Government, Institution or Community) category

Arup, as Project Manager, led the successful delivery of Kai Tak District Cooling Plant No. 3 (KTDCS-P3), Hong Kong’s largest and most advanced district cooling facility. Through strong project leadership, multidisciplinary coordination and innovative engineering, we transformed a complex infrastructure project into a flagship low-carbon asset serving the Kai Tak Development.

The 178 MWᵣ facility is expected to save 53 million kWh of electricity and reduce 37,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually through seawater cooling, BIM-enabled DfMA, MiMEP and AI-driven optimisation. Beyond delivering a world-class cooling plant, we integrated the development with its surrounding community by preserving harbour views, enhancing public amenities and promoting sustainable living. KTDCS-P3 stands as a benchmark for future-ready infrastructure and a testament to our leadership in delivering sustainable, resilient and people-centred solutions.