Sir Run Run Shaw Hall @ The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Significance of Sir Run Run Shaw Hall
A venue for solemn occasions and multiple functionsThe Design Solution aims at achieving a combination of acoustics and aesthetics, while also maintain and create a “Sense of Solemnity”

 

Foyer :

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   ● 		Accommodating arts and cultural functions, student activities, during lunch and after hours, seasonal functions etc;
Entrance and reception area for the auditorium;
Gathering point for assemblies and examinations;

 

(1) Floor

   ● Hard and durable granite is chosen for the Floor Finish for durability and a sense of solemnity;

 

(2) Feature Wall

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   ● 		Maintain the Original Artwork on the wall designed by Mr. Freeman Lau;
Use of acoustic panels in the appearance of Timber to give a warm, articulate and scholarly feeling;
Accommodates multiple functions: Enquiry Counter, Fire Exits, Auditorium Entrance, Public Notice Board, Artwork by Mr. Freeman Lau;
The variety of functions unified and aligned under one light trough for a more orderly visual unity;
The skillful lighting from the light trough illuminates the Artwork, and also the signage of Box Office and Gallery.

(3) Ceiling

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   ● 		Light Troughs to conceal E&M equipment in dark colour;
Light Troughs house different kind of lighting (simple down lighting, spotlight, etc) for different purposes;
Light Troughs aligned parallel to the floor patterns, to elongate visual perspective and enhance sense of space;

 

(4) Emblem Wall

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   ● 		University Emblem is suspended at the top with Dignity;
New display devices are installed for all types of exhibits;
AV and lighting improved;

 

(5) Entrance

   ● Glass doors to enhance literal transparency to both sides;

 

Auditorium

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   ● 		Accommodating university and college functions, such as assemblies, examinations, inauguration, graduations, seminars, arts and cultural functions, etc;
Venue for notable guests;
Venue where all students graduate, with heavy memorial value;   

Renovation: Not implying heavy works worthy elements are only renewed and remain. More technically challenging than installing everything new from zero

 

(1) Acoustic Panels

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   ● 		The original form of Acoustic Panels are remained to retain alumni’s collective impression;
New colours in gradation to renew the boxes and freshen visual impact upon arrival;
Gradient colours applied to the acoustic panels to enhance audience’s visual perspective;
Deepest colour closest to the stage to correspond to Proscenium in a stage setup (A must for every stage);

 

(2) Ceiling

   ● Acoustic Panel Strips rearranged to align with the acoustic panels on the sides for a more neat visual continuity;

 

(3) Balcony

   ● New Glass Balustrades along the balcony creating a lightweight profile echoing the new interior design;

 

(4) Floor

   ● Durable Vinyl Floor Stripes repaved to fit the new interior design and existing Fixing Details of demountable seats.