Hong Kong Bank HQ offers a number of sustainable energy solutions including a sea water cooling system, which saves space and reduces running costs. A 32m long external sunscoop hanging on the outside of the building reflects natural light via a second scoop inside the main hall and is controlled by the BMS. The scale of prefabrication and flexible underfloor air conditioning systems which were pioneering at the time are now considered routine options for building designers.

Specialist vertical transportation expertise delivered two specially designed 20 tonne escalators with all moving parts visible through lightly tinted glass sides and glass balustrades.