Advancing transit-oriented design in Hong Kong
The SKYCITY Transport Terminal by Lead8 is situated within the highly anticipated 11 SKIES development in Hong Kong and has established itself as the primary transportation hub for the newly unveiled SKYTOPIA airport district.
Lead8 has delivered the planning, architecture and interior design for the integrated multi modal transport precinct, which supports both the 11 SKIES development and the broader district surrounding the Hong Kong International Airport.
With 16 franchised bus routes, taxi service lines, and additional transport facilities set to launch soon, the terminal significantly enhances the public transport network, connecting SKYTOPIA to Lantau Island, nearby border control points, Kowloon, and Hong Kong Island.
Elevating the Transit Experience
11 SKIES is poised to become Hong Kong’s premier retail and travel-tainment landmark at SKYTOPIA. With the successful completion of it first phase, K11 ATELIER 11 SKIES, the development plans to open additional attractions in phases, including eight world-class entertainment anchors.
The approach to the Transport Terminal design was to ensure the gateway to 11 SKIES embodied the distinctive concept of the game-changing development. By drawing inspiration from the scheme’s architecture and detailing, the design has crafted an arrival experience that encapsulates the vision of 11 SKIES and reimagines the potential of transit-oriented spaces.
Designed as a highly connected ecosystem, 11 SKIES is seamlessly linked to nearby facilities, including The Regala SKYCITY Hotel, AsiaWorld-Expo, and the Airport Express AsiaWorld-Expo Station. In the near future, the development will also provide uninterrupted connections to Hong Kong International Airport and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Border Crossing through pedestrian footbridges and a Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system.