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11 SKIES, Hong Kong
Developer: New World Development

contemporary hospitality experience. In addition to the Crystal Palace, collaboration with the adjacent Bunkamara cultural complex, which
the first-phase launch features new dining options, interactive London- promotes art and culture throughout Tokyo. According to a news
themed attractions and the opening of The Londoner Hotel – an all- release, the 36-storey building pays tribute to “the distant foothills
suite tower featuring approximately 600 luxury suites. Representing an of Mount Fuji”. Snøhetta plans to achieve the highest possible
investment of US$1.9bn, The Londoner Macao introduced additional sustainability ratings for the Shibuya Upper West Project.
integrated resort offerings progressively throughout 2021, including the A game-changing retailtainment destination, 11 SKIES will be
Suites by David Beckham; Londoner Court, a luxury residential-style Hong Kong’s largest hub for retail, dining and entertainment and the
all-suite hotel; the re-themed Shoppes at Londoner retail mall which first to combine wealth management and wellness services in one
incorporates over 150 fashion and lifestyle boutiques and stores, from complete ecosystem. Opening in phases from 2022 to 2025 by New
high street to haute couture and the Londoner Arena. World Development, it is set to bring brand new experiences for
Snøhetta has unveiled the design for its largest project in Japan to consumption, entertainment and wellness services to everyone. 11
date, a mixed-use development in Tokyo offering retail, a hotel and SKIES will bring together 3.8 million square feet gross floor area; 2.6
art and cultural experiences. The 117,000sq m Shibuya Upper West million square feet of retail space, encompassing over 800 shops and
Project by developers Tokyu Group is located in the Shibuya district more than 120 dining concepts; 570,000sq ft of experience-based
of Tokyo. Billed as the city’s newest ‘urban retreat’, it is scheduled entertainment facilities including immersive, fun and interactive role-
for completion in 2027. “In such a well-known and historically play learning experiences at KidZania and Grade-A office towers.
significant area in one of the world’s most exciting cities, the project Strategically located right next to the Hong Kong International
is paying homage to and respecting traditions as well as looking Airport, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and Tuen Mun-Chek Lap
ahead,” said Robert Greenwood, Partner and Managing Director of Kok Link, 11 SKIES will benefit from a high volume of passengers who
Snøhetta Hong Kong. “We aim to design for the future and aspire travel through Hong Kong International Airport, which recorded
to find the most sustainable solutions, contributing to Japan’s goal 71.5 million in 2019 and will become a centrepiece within the GBA
of being carbon-neutral by 2050.” The project will be developed in ‘one-hour living circle’ and a gateway to the rest of the world.

Shibuya Upper West Project, Tokyo, Japan
Developer: Tokyu Group