Building with style
The new building, with a gross floor area of 32,000 square metres, to be located at
Mr Tang said that five world-renowned architects — David Chipperfield, Rem Koolhass, Daniel Libeskind, Michael Wilford and Rocco Yim — have been invited to submit design concepts for the new building. Considering the excellent track record of the shortlisted architects, added Mr Tang, the new building will emerge as a CityU landmark, as well as a signature building for
The current shortfall of space needed to carry out core teaching and research activities on campus has forced the University to lease off-campus premises.
Key Facts on | |
Total Gross Floor Area | 32,000 sq metres |
Project Cost (HK$ million): | |
Stage 1 | $59 |
Stage 2 | $641 |
Total: | $700 |
Sources of Funding (HK$ million): | |
Government | $550 |
Sponsorship | $150 |
Total: | $700 |
Key Dates for the Project: | |
Commencement of Consultancy Work | 9/2002 |
Issue of Main Contract Tenders | 11/2003 |
Commencement of Main Contract | 6/2004 |
Completion | 2005/2006 |