Acceleration
Movement through the
building is kept in
perpetual motion with
a high-speed system
of lifts. From the
two basement level
car parks, two lifts
access the three entrance
levels. From the Sky
Lobby, two banks of
passenger lifts, six
in the low zone and
eight in the high
zone, then move through
the building, assuring
efficiency and safe
arrival to the office
floors. A service
lift accesses all
levels.
Efficiency
Business opportunities
are maximised with
power being supplied
up to Trading operations
standards. Productivity
is guaranteed, with
two independent Hong
Kong Electric Co Ltd
sub-stations supplying
power through dual
feeders. High-level
power demands are
satisfied, each floor
providing generator
power for critical
facilities and dedicated
rooftop space allocated
for tenant’s own generators.
Environment
Comfort and convenience
are foremost as the
climate of each floor
comes into the control
of tenants. Tenants
can personalise the
temperature and operating
hours of air conditioning
to their own individual
requirements using
the advanced digitally
controlled system
that can be adjusted
both remotely and
independently. Providing
ventilation and cooling
as well as perimeter
zone heating, the
mechanics of the air
conditioning system
is concealed by a
metal ceiling. Space
is allocated on the
rooftop for tenant’s
own air conditioning
plant. Sleek sunscreens
also allow tenants
to vary the amount
of natural light available
as the sun moves across
the sky, and store
away discreetly at
ceiling height when
not in use.
Flexibility
Rapidly changing and
advancing, AIA Central
meets the fluid needs
of the IT era with
fibre optic cables
and dual lead-in facilities.
Dedicated risers are
available for inter-floor
wiring by tenants.
Three roof satellites
offer greater connection
to global communications.
Stability
The building’s concrete
core combines with
the steel frame structure
to create a highly
flexible and efficient
floorplate. Exterior
columns are positioned
close to the curtain
wall maximising the
available space and
access to natural
light and views. Overhead,
beams are spaced so
that occupants can
link departments and
operations through
inter-connecting stairs.
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