AIA Building

Located at the junction of Stubbs Road and Hau Tak Lane, AIA Building is the new headquarters for AIA Group and Hong Kong’s first purpose-built urban campus. The 20-storey Grade A office tower, supported by a four-level basement, brings together approximately 1,800 employees in a highly integrated workspace designed for health, connectivity, and long-term adaptability.

In collaboration with the client and project architects, WSP delivered full-scope multidisciplinary services, covering structural, geotechnical, civil, MEP, sustainability consulting, as well as project and construction management. This unified approach enabled seamless coordination across disciplines, empowering the team to tackle complex site conditions and reshape traditional redevelopment timeline to meet an ambitious programme.

Officially opened in May 2024, the campus transformed a legacy structure from the 1970s into a future-ready workspace that exemplifies sustainable design and innovative engineering solutions.

Length of the cantilevered jogging track

20m

Height of atrium staircase

80m

Full capacity of employees

1,800

Location

Hong Kong

Client

AIA Company Limited

Architect

Arquitectonica (Design), DLN Architects (Executive)

Project Status

Completed

Wellness-focused structural innovation

Placing employee wellness at the heart of the project, WSP integrated thoughtful engineering solutions throughout this urban campus. One of the signature wellness features – the standout suspended jogging track, stretching 20 metres, was meticulously designed as our structural engineers calibrated the system’s natural frequency to above 3Hz to minimise vibrations for a comfortable running experience and encouraging daily movement.

There is more structural ingenuity we have incorporated from the outset of the project. The adaptive reuse of the former basement as a stable temporary platform for installing 36 large-diameter bored piles not only reduced over 1,200 tonnes of temporary steel and enhanced hillside stability, but also contributed to environmental wellbeing by lowering the campus's carbon footprint. The dual workfront strategy – inspired by top-down principles and supported by advanced tools like BIM and 3D scanning – enabled superstructure works above ground to commence while substructure activities continued.

The foundation that we have built for a healthy, responsive, and sustainable workplace for all occupants has earned a Commendation Merit Award at HKIE Structural Excellence Award 2025.

Powering wellness: Greener, smarter, healthier

Our MEP engineering aligned closely with the project’s sustainability vision and human-centric goals. A high-performance HVAC system, coupled with zoned lighting strategies and energy-efficient controls, was tailored to meet the stringent requirements of BEAM Plus, WELL, and LEED Platinum certifications.

A Daylight Automatic Harvesting System that integrates daylight sensors, automated blinds, and perimeter lighting control was implemented on multiple floors to minimise artificial lighting dependency while enhancing occupant comfort. Combined with low-power-density LED lighting and real-time indoor air and thermal monitoring, the campus actively manages energy performance and maintains superior indoor environmental quality.

Further supporting carbon reduction goals, photovoltaic panels and a biodiesel generator were installed – contributing approximately 10% of the building’s total energy needs, future-proofing the building’s operational lifecycle.

Biophilic brilliance

Biophilic design is at the heart of AIA Building. Its curved floorplates featuring a large glass vistas with unobstructed views – supported by the beams cantilevered from the core wall – promote daylight penetration and natural cross-ventilation, while lush internal green elements connect occupants to the surrounding hillside environment – fostering wellness through visual and physical connections to nature.

Sustainability was also embedded in the construction process. Through reusing structural materials and reducing steel pile installation, the project achieved a significant cut in embodied carbon – underscoring WSP’s commitment to smart, low-impact design.

From the flowing atrium staircase to panoramic indoor running trails, every spatial decision was made with the employee in mind – encouraging daily movement, improving indoor air quality, and creating a workplace that actively supports holistic health, longevity, and enduring vitality.