HKUST Shaw Auditorium
The Shaw Auditorium, a new landmark for the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), opened its doors in a grand opening ceremony on 17 November 2021, with a special performance by the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra.
The multipurpose building, designed by Henning Larsen, is located at the Clear Water Bay campus and provides a dynamic venue to host cultural activities and large-scale events, including, concerts, theatre performances, musicals, conferences, lectures, conventions, exhibitions, banquets and ceremonies.
The flexible design of the auditorium, equipped with retractable seating, allows for multiple arrangements with a seating capacity of 850 for concerts, and over 1,300 in flat floor configurations. The hall contains acoustic operable partitions, enabling the space to be configured for industry and university expos, commercial awards and gala nights, university exams, graduation ceremonies, fashion parades associated with Hong Kong Fashion Week, and Art Basel gala events. Incorporating sustainable building practices within the project was extremely important to HKUST, which endeavours to foster a green and sustainable campus.
CLIENT
Henning Larsen
LOCATION
Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong
COMPLETED
2021