Asia Society Museum
Hong Kong, China

Architect
Tod Williams Billie Tsien & Associates
New York, New York USA

Services
Facade design, engineering, and specifications for high span curtain wall, cladding, and entrances.

Description
The project is comprised of a new cantilevered structure that juts out over the lush landscape and is linked to the existing former British armory building via a contemporary bridge spanning an active creek bed. The existing buildings are historic in mass and shape but have been integrated with the new architecture by incorporating "jewel box” facade elements bringing natural light to the interiors. The primary facade features 7’ 4”x18’6” single glass lites supported by bronze clad fins measuring 11” deep and 1” wide tapered down to ¼” resulting in a stunning openness to the perimeter of the building. Warm hues of bronze cladding wrap the remainder of the facade which will meld with the natural surroundings.