Previous Next Alexander McQueen Flagship Store, Chengdu, China A bold straight flight stair with deep structural balustrades cutting across the lower floor of the two-level flagship is a feature of this store. Base building modifications were kept to a minimum though careful planning of the stair position. Very large onyx rock sculptures were also[...]
Read MorePrevious Next Moncler Flagship Store, Plaza 66 Shanghai, China A strong visual statement was required by the client for this new spiral stair entry into the store. A tight geometry and integration with large video wall generated a deep structural balustrade creates a strong sense of energy as customers enter the store. Client Location[...]
Read MorePrevious Next DHL Conveyor System, Hong Kong International Airport A 500m long parcel conveyor distribution system was required within the new DHL airport facility. PCE worked closely with the specialist contractor to develop a semi-standardised structural arrangement to support the conveyor and ancillary equipment over a challenging alignment within the operating distribution centre. Client[...]
Read MorePrevious Next ‘Please be Seated’ Artwork for Swire Properties, Taikoo Place, Hong Kong PCE provided engineering design support to the artist and fabricator including refinement of the integral framing, connections, joints and foundation for this public art. Client Location Artist Completion Date Swire Properties Hong Kong Paul Cocksedge June 2021
Read MorePrevious Next Louis Vuitton Shanghai Qintian Store, China PCE developed a simple engineering approach to a complex feature façade using vertical blades rotating about a central rail along the building elevation to create a stunning visual impact. This project included detailed design of a feather spiral stair. Client Location Architect Completion Date Louis Vuitton[...]
Read MorePrevious Next M+ Preservation of Heritage Neon Signage, Hong Kong This unusual assignment required the design of a gantry and trolley system suitable for supporting and restoring two preserved neon street signs. The signs had been in warehouse storage for several years and the trolleys needed to be designed to be assembled around the[...]
Read MorePrevious Next Louis Vuitton Hongqiao Airport Temporary Store, China This engineering design was developed from a structureless sketch concept. Picking-up on the importance of the horizontal linearity and lightness, a cable-suspended concept was proposed to support extruded aluminium blades. The weight of the blades is carried on crisscross cables along the elevations whilst lateral[...]
Read MorePrevious Next ‘Eye of Infinity’ Sculpture at the Peak Tram Terminus, Hong Kong PCE were employed by the artists foundry to provide full engineering services to validate the safety and stability of the 10m high sculpture including design of the silica bronze castings and foundation interface with the main contractor. Client Location Artist Completion[...]
Read MorePrevious Next HCBC Main Building Signage Replacement, Hong Kong PCE were engaged as engineer and RSE for the total replacement of the rooftop ‘Halo’ signage at the HMB building. The iconic profile of this building and the large signage situated 180m above street level demanded a sensitive approach to the design to maintain the[...]
Read MorePrevious Next Ralph Lauren Flagship Store, Beijing Sanlitun, China Extensive modification of an existing retail building was needed to create a new RL flagship. PCE were responsible for design of the feature spiral customer stair and façade structure and all associated building modifications. Client Location Architect Completion Date Ralph Lauren China Eightsixthree architects May[...]
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