Student Residence at Wong Chuk Hang Site for the University of Hong Kong

Wong Chuk Hang
Courtesy of HKU

Student Residence at Wong Chuk Hang Site for the University of Hong Kong is one of the Pilot MiC Projects selected by DEVB. Comprises of two 17-floor towers of student residences, it provides 1,224 hostel places. Every single room is about 6.5m². 

The project is expected to be assembled with 6 types of modules and totally 952 modules. Podium transfer plate and core wall will be built using in-situ reinforced concrete construction. MiC will be adopted for the floors above the transfer plate and the multi-unit bedroom, combined with the core walls. Prefabricated polished-flooring, anti-mould emuision paint walls and ceiling for each room will be completed in the factory. All fixed furniture modules will be installed in the factory.

 

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06/06/2022   The university of Hong Kong

HKU Architecture Research Team Develops Blockchain-enabled E-Inspection 2.0 for Effective Offsite Monitoring of Student Residence Using Modular Integrated Construction

 

17/11/2022   The university of Hong Kong

HKU iLab’s Remote e-Inspection System for Cross Border MiC Logistics system won the 2022 Hong Kong ICT Smart Logistics Gold Award

 

14/12/2022   The university of Hong Kong

HKU members and Wong Chuk Hang Student Residence Project   Receive four prestigious Awards at MiC Achievement Ceremony

Introduction Video: Candle-Loc Paul Y. - iMAX (MiC) Courtesy of Paul Y.

Highlights on Current Status

In Use

Project Current Status

Completed

No. of MiC Modules

952

CFA (m²)

27,937

MiC CFA (m²)

22,598

Superstructure Storeys

20

MiC Storeys

17

Anticipated Construction Cycle of Typical MiC Floor ( @ Day cycle)T

4 Days

Construction Commencement Date

Aug 2019

Completion Date

Q3 2023

Structure

Hybrid

Public Annoucement Date on Use of MiC

Sept 2017

Construction Commencement Date

Aug 2019

Date of Completion

Q3 2023

Type of Module

    Type

    Description

    L (mm)

    W (mm)

    H (mm)

    Weight (Tons) per module

    Qty

    A

    Bedrooms + Corridor

    8400

    2250

    3150

    13

    476

    B

    Bedroom + Communal Lobby + Bathroom

    12100

    2250

    3150

    19

    136

    C

    Bathroom

    4500

    2250

    3150

    7

    68

    D

    Bedroom + Bathroom

    6750

    2250

    3150

    10

    68

    E

    Bedroom + Communal Lobby

    8150

    2250

    3150

    12

    68

    F

    Bedrooms + Communal Lobby

    11800

    2250

    3150

    17

    68

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Last Updated: 28.03.2024 11:36:19

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