{"id":36613,"date":"2015-10-05T20:28:57","date_gmt":"2015-10-05T20:28:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.archtam.com\/projects\/hong-kong-zhuhai-macao-bridge-and-hong-kong-port\/"},"modified":"2024-12-09T20:40:42","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T01:40:42","slug":"hong-kong-zhuhai-macao-bridge-and-hong-kong-port","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/www.archtam.com\/projects\/hong-kong-zhuhai-macao-bridge-and-hong-kong-port\/","title":{"rendered":"Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and Hong Kong Port"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) and the Hong Kong Port are mega engineering structures that serve as a gateway to the Greater Bay Area (GBA), the engine for economic growth in South China. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

A direct link connecting three vital cities in the Greater Bay Area, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) project, with the Hong Kong Port as the hub, plays a critical role in driving economic and social integration in the region. The 55-kilometer bridge, the longest sea crossing in the world, dramatically shortened travel time between Hong Kong and the western part of the Pearl River Delta from more than four hours to 40 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ArchTam was involved with critical components of this project: its sub-sea crossing section and the Hong Kong Port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Overcoming engineering challenges<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The sub-sea crossing section includes two artificial islands and a tunnel that measures approximately 5.66 kilometers, the longest immersed tube tunnel for road traffic in the world. Our team supported the contractor in the construction of the artificial islands and immersed tunnel section. This was among the most critical and difficult parts of the project, built under the open sea with strong currents causing major engineering challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pioneering innovations, advancing sustainability<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Hong Kong Port connects to the HZMB from a site with approximately 130 hectares of reclaimed land. The port\u2019s Passenger Clearance Building (PCB) is iconic, with aesthetically striking architecture. Its long span curved roof mimics the surrounding sea and offers unobstructed views. Its skylights filter natural light to minimize power usage for the whole building. Tree-like columns support the roof and provide an airy feel inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given the project\u2019s proximity to the airport, our team had to overcome airport height restrictions and limited space onsite, together with the mandate to complete the PCB in 30 months whilst the whole Port was to be completed in about four years. The design and construction of the PCB roof were the most notable innovations to meet these challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its key features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n