Nestled in between the Central Business District and the traditional neighborhood of Sai Ying Pun, Connaught Marina, under LAWSGROUP Properties, is a unique boutique office complex located at the very heart of Sheung Wan.
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Exotic, elegant and hip, Sheung Wan is a colorful blend of old and new, with century-old temples and authentic Chinese tea houses jostling positions with modern art galleries and fashion-forward concept stores. Under progressive regeneration, the area is brimming with life and vitality.
Sitting at the turning corner of the tramway at Connaught Road West and facing the former Triangular Pier, Connaught Marina is surrounded by a vibrant neighborhood that has witnessed Hong Kong’s evolution over the years. Encapsulating the concept of Old and New, this revolutionary office complex is set to make history itself in developing into a new exciting hub for cultural and creative groups.
With bustling Nam Pak Hong in its neighborhood, Connaught Marina has inherited the tradition and dynamism of trading activities in this historical precinct and paid tribute to the beauty of the city. The corners of the building resemble the elegant building structure of the old tenement houses, whilst the signage infuses with Suzhou numerals which are commonly seen in wet markets in town.
More than just an office space, Connaught Marina is a fascinating hub for cultural professionals.
Partnering with Le French May, Tim Marsh, a French artist, designed an artwork for the façade of the building. Themed on ‘Marine’, Marsh created a giant and eye-catching octopus with bright colors and geometric shapes, bringing new energy and freshness to the neighborhood. In conceptualizing the artwork, Marsh notes that the octopus symbolizes the flexibility of Hong Kong people, and it is also an indispensable store value card for daily commuting.
As Connaught Marina sits on the harborfront, Brain Rental Lab has chosen to portray the building as a huge fish – which becomes the theme of their mural art on the façade facing Wing Lok Street. The form of the fish exemplifies the vitality of the building, while the skeleton further enhances the architectural features. Interestingly, the mural art is painted in Ukiyo-e style, illustrating not only the proximity to the ocean, but also the art diversity in Hong Kong.
In addition to featuring a lush landscaped garden with plush chairs to provide tenants with a space to relax and socialize, Land[E]scape on 6/F gathers art pieces from local and oversea artists, and features a 16m x 8m ceiling mural art by local illustrator Vivian Ho that symbolizes the dynamism of Hong Kong. Ho has incorporated different marine objects in her mural, including goldfish, penguins, sharks, and mantas. All are drawn along different flow lines, which not only echo the streamlined contours of the building and sea waves, but also represent the mobility of Hong Kong people, while bright and sharp colors reflect the boundless energy in the community. To take a break, To-Gather on 18/F welcomes you to chill with friends and colleagues as you enjoy the mesmerizing harbor vista, or immerse in Kazy Chan’s ‘East Meets West’ artwork. As a regular visitor of Sheung Wan, Chan is fascinated with those vintage gewgaws along the area. To express his re-imagination of the district, he has picked sceneries of Sheung Wan in the 1950s as the main focus for his illustrations, and incorporated different animals to stimulate imaginations of Hong Kong in a bygone era.
Elsewhere on display on the ground floor is Bo Law’s artwork. Presenting his ‘Atlantis’ in the painting, he believes a closely-bonded neighborhood is rarely seen in Hong Kong nowadays, hence his focus on creating a ‘community under the sea’ by incorporating traditional elements and futuristic items that highlight the harmonious blend of old and new in Sheung Wan.
Ping Tong, a local multicultural designer, has transformed elevators of the property into a kaleidoscope of local colors. Through careful observation of the city, Ping found that many historical objects of interest are surrounded and dwarfed by modern buildings, so he has deliberately placed them as the centre of attraction in his works, hoping to arouse public attention to the preservation of these cultural treasures.
Growing up in Hong Kong, Bao Ho is fascinated by the city’s colourful culture. In the artwork, Ho portraits her perceptions of old Hong Kong with commonly-seen daily activities, such as local food in Dai Pai Dongs and hawking in the street, to echo with Connaught Marina which adopts the classical streamline of tenement houses into its architectural design. Ho also infuses various elements of Sheung Wan in the picture, including dried seafood shops, the buzz at the piers, and shop cats.
Soaring 28 storeys high, Connaught Marina is furnished with cutting-edge facilities, and offers spaces ranging from approximately 400 to 1,800 sq ft per floor, complemented with a 270-degree spectacle of Victoria Harbour. Flexible layouts from cellular offices to entire open floors suit the needs of businesses of different scales. The ground floor to second floor of the building are designated for retail shops, restaurants and cafés.
Since the 1980s, LAWSGROUP Properties has been expanding and diversifying its business scope to span property development & investment, car park management, and property management services. LAWSGROUP Properties manages a portfolio of assets in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Southeast Asia, including commercial, industrial, warehouse, shopping mall, and residential properties both for sale and investment purposes. LAWSGROUP Properties is also a pioneer in local conservation, revitalizing industrial buildings into commercial premises.
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