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Features
Regulars
Architecture Educational Facilities

52 The new Swanston Academic Building of RMIT University
News
8 News from Asia Pacific /
56 Sinarmas World Academy in Indonesia & American School of

Bombay, India
Interior Healthcare Facilities

58 The new Bumrungrad International Hospital, Labour & Delivery

Centre in Bangkok, Thailand
60 Fortis Colorectal Hospital in Singapore

64 The National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) new building
Landscaping Rooftop Gardens / Green Roofs
66 Radcon Formula #7 Eco-friendly, Lifetime Waterproofing for

Green Roofs
68 Extensive Green Roof at the new Surface Engineering Hub in

Singapore
72 Verditecture Pte Ltd creates green roof on top of the linkbridge

that runs across Beach View, near Palawan Beach at Sentosa
Architecture Application Story

78 Mapei Project: The new Braga Hospital in Portugal
80 Flowcrete Seamless Resin Flooring: Performance Meets Design
Middle East & the World
Agenda
48 A complete calendar of the

international trade
exhibitions, expos & fairs
Facility Management
116 Air Handling Units (Cooling

Towers, Compressors,

Air-Con Systems, Piping &
Accessories)
Roof & Faade

120 Roofing
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122 Door, Windows &

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Architectural Hardware
Interior Lighting
Paints & Coatings
Sealants & Sealers
Street & Outdoor Furniture
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82 Tekla Project: Busan Cinema Center in South Korea

86 Jakob AG Webnet for railings
88 LATICRETE Project: New LA mansion for Elton John + David
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90 BuildTechAsia 2013
104 BEX Asia 2013
ON THE COVER: Singapore River Safaris Giant Panda Forest Installs Siemens Intelligent Climate
Control Solution ARCHITECTURE The new Swanston Academic Building of RMIT University; Sinarmas
World Academy in Indonesia & American School of Bombay in India INTERIOR The new Bumrungrad
International Hospital, Labour & Delivery Centre in Bangkok; Fortis Colorectal Hospital in Singapore
& The National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) New Building LANDSCAPING Green Roofs Projects
SHOW PREVIEWS BuildTechAsia 2013 & BEX Asia 2013
On the Cover: Singapore River Safaris Giant

Panda Forest. Photo: Siemens
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elcome to the July/Aug 2013 issue of Southeast Asia

Building. We are already nearing the middle of the year
and within a blink of an eyelid this year will be over
too! But for now let us take each day as it comes and enjoy the
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If you have visited the newly opened River Safaris Giant Panda
Forest in Singapore, you will immediately recognise the cover of
this issue. The Giant Panda Forest, home to two giant pandas from China, Kai Kai and
Jia Jia, has an artificial environment similar to their native habitat. And to achieve
this environment, the Giant Panda Forest has installed an intelligent climate control
solution from Siemens. Read all about the installation in this issue.
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The way educational facilities are designed can have a great impact on the way
children learn, so architects are taking a fresh approach and doing away with
conventional learning settings.
Like schools, hospital design is also changing in many ways. Research has shown
that the colour, shape and layout of a hospital room can have a direct effect on the
patients health. We showcase some new hospitality projects that have created a
healing environment for patients.
Vietnam Green
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In our annual rooftop garden feature, we showcase some beautiful green roof
projects.
For those travelling to Singapore to attend the BuildTechAsia 2013 and BEX Asia
2013 exhibitions, dont miss our extensive show previews in this issue. There is an
overview of the shows plus some interesting information on the products that will
be displayed at the show.
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Mapletree Minhang Development Project conducts groundbreaking ceremony

Hong Kong Mapletree Investments Pte Ltds largest single investment
in China to date conducted the groundbreaking ceremony on 18 March
2013. And Aedas is proud to be the design architect for the Mapletree
Minhang Development Project. Having two retail and office mixed-use sites,
Mapletree Business City and VivoCity, Mapletree Minhang Development
Project has a site area of approximately 119,000 square metres and GFA
of about 297,000 square metres in total.

The whole development will have construction in three phases
- Mapletree Business City in Phase 1 and 3, and VivoCity in Phase 2. The
development will be the first large-scale commercial and retail mixed use
development in the district when completed. Works for Phase 1 is expected
to be completed in 2015.

The design of retail building is inspired by the traditional bamboo
weaving basket for bearing fish. The round building shape symbolises the Image: Aedas
sense of talents and wealth gathering. Through the fish scale and bamboo
weaving texture of the building faade, a vivid and prosperous scene is reflected, just like the jumping fish in the fish basket.

The retail shopping centre is round and elegant dish-shape, being located at the intersection of Qixin Road and Gudai Road and
aiming to create the new landmark in this region; 8-shaped circulation is designed for the retail interiors; the large space connecting
atrium and corridor creates more continuous retail interface and guide the pedestrian flow encircling the interior circulation.

Mr Quek Kwang Meng, Mapletrees Regional Chief Executive Officer of China and India said, Mapletrees Minhang Development
Project stems from the groups business model as an Asiafocused, real estate developer, investor and capital manager. Our team is
confident of replicating the expertise for large scale mixed-use developments in China and delivering value through our tested and
signature VivoCity and Mapletree Business City brands. n
AGC organises seminar to showcase solutions for building and construction

Singapore Asahi Glass Company Co., Ltd. (AGC), one of the largest manufacturers of glass and chemicals in the world, organised
a seminar at Marina Bay Sands on 5 April 2013 to introduce its solutions for the building and construction industry. The seminar
attracted more than 150 participants, including architects, designers, developers, consultants and representatives from various
government agencies.

Mr Goh Chee Kiong, Executive Director, Building & Infrastructure Solutions & Cleantech, Economic Development Board, graced
the occasion as the Guest of Honour. In his address, he commented that AGC has been a long-time corporate friend of Singapore and
he was glad that the company had recently chosen Singapore as its regional headquarters.

In his welcome speech, Dr Yoshinori Hirai, Executive Officer, General Manager, Business Development Office, Asahi Glass Co.,
Ltd., said that the company has a long history in Singapore and other Asian countries, and therefore it enjoys a leadership position
in the Southeast Asian market.

Besides Glass and Chemicals, AGC is also made up of two other strategic business divisions, namely Electronics and Ceramics.
Products from Glass, Chemicals and Ceramics were exhibited at the event and participants had the opportunity to learn more about
the products during the seminar. Several key AGC executives from Japan and Thailand delivered presentations on the following
products: Solar Power Generation (Glass Integrated Photovoltaic); Roofing & Faade (ETFE Film); Framing and Structural Engineering
Works (Fibre Reinforced Plastics); Windows & Faade (Energy Efficient Products); and Infrastructural Coatings for Enhanced Durability
(Lumiflon). n

NEWS
NEC to lead the adoption of Smart Energy Solutions across Asia Pacific
Singapore NEC Asia Pacific, a leading IT and network solutions provider
and systems integrator, with its regional headquarters based in Singapore,
and a wholly owned subsidiary of NEC Corporation (HQ: Japan), announced
its plan to drive the adoption of its Smart Energy solutions and services
across the Asia Pacific region.

Through this new business proceeding, NEC will continue to support
its vision of a New Energy Society by advocating efficient energy use to
achieve a low-carbon society across key markets in the region. NEC is doing
so by creating new businesses with partners across varying fields and
industries to fuse their respective specialties and expertise while continuing
to provide comprehensive products and solutions in areas pertaining to
Energy Management & Control, Energy Storage and Smart Grids.

Over the years, NEC has been actively supporting its commitment
to establish an energy-efficient society through various business projects.
It has commercialised electrodes for automotive lithium-ion rechargeable
batteries and small-scale energy storage systems, as well as its cloud-based Mr Nobuaki Yoshioka (left) and Mr Manish Kasliwal at the NEC
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In 2012, NEC Asia Pacific set up the Smart Energy Business Unit in
Singapore to further promote the Smart Energy business. It is involved in the development, system integration, local assembly and sales in
the Smart Energy domain and has heavily invested in energy management and storage. One of its notable projects included the development
of a Meter Data Portal to enable enterprise consumers to optimise their business operations while monitoring their energy consumption
in a cost-effective way. In addition, NEC is developing Li-ion based Energy Storage Systems (ESS) specifically targeting the Telecom and
Enterprise verticals.

Mr Nobuaki Yoshioka, General Manager (Energy System Development Division) of the Smart Energy Business Unit at NEC Corporation,
Japan, said: As energy demand is expected to increase, NECs strong focus on the smart energy and ICT business will thus contribute to
the realisation of a society where energy is stored and applied wisely through technologies that enable smart homes, offices, buildings
and smart cities.

Mr Manish Kasliwal, Head of Smart Energy Business Incubation Centre and Director of Regional Business Planning at NEC Asia Pacific
said: Current business environment, specifically in the utility and telecom verticals require significant reduction in the energy operational
expenditure. Our Smart Energy unit in Singapore serves as a platform to tap on the immense growth potential within the region. By having
our presence in the APAC region, we also have access to the local talent pool that allows us to customise our products and solutions specific
to individual market needs at the desired price points.

He added that NEC will develop different strategies for the different countries in the Asia Pacific region to meet their local requirements.
We understand the regions requirements and will create solutions required by the customers. The company has already offered its energy
management system to some utility companies in Singapore.

NEC expects a market potential to the tune of US$200 million for the next three years from the verticals and solutions that the
company is targeting. n
ReneSola receives Desert-Proof accreditation for solar panels

Leading certification body TV Nord certifies PV modules ideal for Middle East climate.
Dubai, UAE ReneSola, a leading global manufacturer of solar
photovoltaic (PV) modules and wafers, has announced that
following its participation at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES)
in Abu Dhabi earlier this year, a range of its PV modules have been
accredited by TV Nord, a leading German industry-certification
body.

Dr Bill Hou, ReneSolas product director, commented: We
believe our modules are well suited for the climate of the Middle
East. Their minimal degradation results in long life cycles and
reliable power output. The TV Nord certification, which reaffirms
that the modules can withstand dusty and desert-like conditions,
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Shanghai, China Hanwha SolarOne Co. Ltd. (Hanwha SolarOne), a top-10 global photovoltaic manufacturer
of high-quality solar modules at competitive costs, announced the global launch of its new generation
modules the HSL Series.

Compared to previous generation modules, these offer a smaller and lighter design, higher power
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anti-salt mist corrosion and increased snow and wind loads.

The launch of Hanwha SolarOnes new polycrystalline modules marks a significant milestone in the
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HASSELL Studio set to achieve Australias newest Green Star Rating

Sydney, Australia International design practice HASSELL has registered Australias first Green Star Interiors project, with its soon-toopen studio in Sydney set to be one of the nations greenest offices.

The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) launched the new Green Star Interiors PILOT rating tool in 2012 to assess the
interior fitout of any building type, from schools and shops, to offices, bank branches and hotels.

The Green Star Interiors PILOT rating tool is a next generation Green Star rating tool, having evolved from the Green Star Office
Interiors rating tool.

HASSELL is a founding member of the GBCA, has been a
strong supporter of Green Star since its earliest days and sponsored
the development of this new rating tool. We are excited to be working
with HASSELL to test the Green Star Interiors credits on this flagship
project, and set new best practice benchmarks for sustainable interiors,
said the GBCAs Chief Executive, Romilly Madew.

Head of Knowledge and Sustainability at HASSELL, Brett Pollard,
said that supporting the new rating tool is a natural extension of the
practices commitment to sustainable design and an opportunity to
deepen their teams knowledge of a tool, which will be of relevance
to many clients.

We want our new home to be an exemplar of the latest
thinking in workplace design, as well as sustainability. Being involved
in piloting the new rating tool will allow us to really get to grips with
Green Star Interiors and apply the lessons learnt to our clients
Photo: HASSELL
projects as well as our own new workplace, said Mr Pollard.

The new HASSELL studio in Sydney will be located in a heritage wharf building at Walsh Bay and is the latest in a series of studios
HASSELL has designed for itself in repurposed buildings. The HASSELL Melbourne studio reinvigorated a disused warehouse building, its
award-winning Brisbane studio was once a bread factory and the Shanghai studio breathed new life into an old motorcycle factory when
it opened in 2010.

Managing Principal in the HASSELL Sydney studio, Matthew Pullinger, said that the new workplace will be both beautiful and
sustainable reflecting the practices broader design approach. We are looking forward to doing some of our greatest work in the Walsh Bay
studio.

Green Star Interiors will help our industry to deliver more productive, more sustainable and healthier indoor environments for
a much broader range of people, and we congratulate the team at HASSELL for its green leadership, concluded Ms Madew.

The GBCA seeks expressions of interest from projects, particularly in the education, retail and hospitality sectors, to achieve the
first certifications in their market segments. More information is available at www.gbca.org.au/interiors. n
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HOTELEX Shanghai 2013 concludes successfully

Shanghai, China Co-organised
by Shanghai Tour ism Bureau,
China Tourism Hotel Association
and Shanghai UBM Sinoexpo,
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April 2013 at the Shanghai New
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Number of visitors and exhibitors
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The number of exhibitors had
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halls with an exhibiting space of
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also created International Premium Area (IPA) at Hall E1 catering
to first tier industry players such as SIRMAN, Scotsman, Halton,
CAMBRO, HOSHIZAKI, Manitowoc, CONVOTHERM, RATIONAL,
DKSH, MKN, Fissler. On the other hand, the number of professional
visitors had also seen impressive growth with 36 percent increase
than 2012 edition within the three-day exhibition. Whats worth
mentioning is that overseas visitors had historically reached a
peak number with 63.3 percent increase than 2012 edition due to
pre-show intensive promotion. HOTELEX 2013 had also initiated
several VIP programmes involving professional buyer group with
tailor-made procurement meetings.
Multi-media channel creating 360 degrees of exposure
HOTELEX 2013 attracted over 300 media partners from home and
abroad to report and visit the show. For instance, Channel Young,
Drink International Magazine, Foodservice Consultant Magazine,
Hospitality Magazine, China Hotel Purchase News, Meadin.com
covered stories of different layers and components of HOTELEX
including exhibitors, visitors, baristas, bartenders and judges.

Additional to traditional print industry media, HOTELEX
2013 introduced strategic partnership with new social media in
order to expand the exposure and intrigue new visitor profile with
tailor-made content. New social media channel such as Weibo,
WeChat facilitated 24/7 interaction with potential audience with
more customised and intriguing content. Meanwhile, new social
media played an even more crucial role during the exhibition
creating onsite buzz and guiding foot traffic throughout the entire
exhibition period.

In order to leverage visitor and exhibitor experience,
HOTELEX 2013 opened up a designated area for media partners
not only demonstrating media work but establishing user-friendly
experience. Almost 30 media partners stationed themselves within
the media centre and made thousands of leads and requests.
Eminent ideas from industry opinion leaders
The professional guests were undoubtedly the essential part
for the entire forum and competitive advantage of HOTELEX. In
2013 edition, HOTELEX managed to invite those industry opinion
leaders and trendsetters to share and inform. Foodservice in the
21st Century forum had couple of industry pioneers to elaborate
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market competition with distinguished service and futuristic
concepts. Speakers such as Jane Ganaway from Yum! China, Robin
Ashton from Foodservice Equipment Report Magazine, Don Fisher
from Fisher-Nickel, Francois Tesniere, award-winning architect
and visionary designer, kept 200 audiences engaged and inspired
throughout the day.

As an annual event at HOTELEX, IPA Match-making
Meeting offered face-to-face opportunities for suppliers to
meet high-star hotel owners and a perfect occasion to announce
procurement requirement. 18 eminent speakers from existing
high star hotels and hotels under construction including Accor
Group, InterContinental Hotels Group, Starwood Hotel, Jin Jiang
International, China Wanda Group and Greenland Group shared
and brainstormed within a meeting room packed with engaging
suppliers. Within two days, HOTELEX IPA meeting had attracted
over 230 suppliers attending the meeting and leaving with
satisfaction and inspiration.
Fascinating industry competitions for top-notch contenders
At HOTELEX 2013, competition area had undoubtedly become
the hot zone with most foot traffic and frequent bursts of
applause and cheering. China Barista Championship (CBC) had
once again announced itself authority and popularity among
coffee professionals and enthusiasts with 50 regional winners
representing 24 cities in China. The champion went to Ms Wu
Yalian representing City of Xiamen and will represent China to
attend World Barista Championship (WBC) to be held at Melbourne
in May. CBC proved itself to be the cradle for future barista in
Mainland China with unstoppable enthusiasm and curiosity for
coffee culture.

China Master Bartender Competition had upgraded to its
second version with more diversified contender profile and more
authoritative judging panel. Judging panel included owner of
COCCHI Chateau, Mr Roberto Bava, Managing Director of DRiNK
Magazine, Mr Theo Watt, Flairtender Champion of Russia 2012,
Mr Viacheslav Gazukin, Mr George Nemec, bar consultant and
Global Becherovka Original Ambasador and Mr Kin-San, President
of Zun Hua Bartender Club. The champion finally went to Ms
Liu Mohan from Salon de Salon, runner-up to Mr Liu Bing from

Muse On the Bund and third place to Ms Yang Mei from
Nanjing Zuo Bar after the two-day competition.

Initiated by World Coffee Events ( WCE), World
Latte Art Championship made its debut at HOTELEX
2013 with 46 competitive contenders competing for
the exclusive spot at finals to be held at Nice in June.
After the three-day competition, the champion went
to Mr Li Jianfei from Shenzhen.

I n order to provide a platform for gelato
professionals and enthusiasts to share, compete and
celebrate, 2013 China G elato Championship was
first launched at HOTELEX 2013. Co- organised by
Carpigiani and Fabbri, two leading gelato ingredient
and equipment brands in Italy, gelato championship
was strongly endorsed by Embassy of Italy to the
Peoples Republic of China, Consulate General of Italy
in Shanghai and Masters of Italian Gelateria (MGI). The
brilliant judging panel had gathered the heavyweights of gelato
industry bearing a purpose to pass on the gelato culture in China.
Mr Lu Yuanyuan fought his way out of 30 peer competitors and
grabbed the top spot.
Onsite display reinforcing and raising up industry benchmark
HOTELEX 2013 featured professional models in Hotel Uniform
Show Competition to display the latest trends and it managed
to gather seven first-tier hotel groups to compete including
Hengshan Group, Jinjiang Group, Ramada and Howard Johnson.
2013 Hotel Uniforms Show Competitions combined catwalk and
skits to show the hotel uniform culture. Star Hotel Western Buffet
Display Challenge at Hall N4 addressed the current trend, that
buffet tableware and artistic presentation are considered more
crucial elements nowadays. Buffet Display Challenge continued
to showcase low-carbon options and dietary choices during the
presentation.

Food journey for most discerning taste buds
HOTELEX 2013 prepared an exotic food journey for the most
discerning taste buds onsite. Italian Chef on Stage featured Italian
famous restaurant Casanova putting on an authentic Italian food
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a spot thermometer with the visual advantage
of a thermal imager giving you an entry level
troubleshooting camera with an infrared heat map.
This new addition complements the general purpose
Fluke TiR125 and high performance Fluke TiR32
whose innovations make thermal imaging so easy.
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journey through showcasing top-tier Italian chefs and best quality

Italian food ingredients. Italian food has its own charm because
of its unique cooking style and technique. Audience had up-close
contact with the authentic Italian food but also Italian gourmet
culture within the three-day Italian food journey.

HOTELEX 2013 also had the chance to collaborate with
U.S. Agricultural Trade Office Shanghai Center to help put on
an excellent show featuring top-notch USA food ingredients.
Meanwhile, with the purpose of introducing varieties of USA food
ingredients into the Chinese restaurants, the U.S. high-end food
ingredients came under spotlight through Taste of the United
States 2013 - Asian Master Chef Challenge featuring award-winning
Chinese chefs.

Wine-tasting area had officially become a united nation
with wines and liquors representing Argentine, Portugal, Italy
with China first independent wine critic Susie Wu.
World awaits HOTELEX Shanghai 2014
HOTELEX Shanghai 2014 will take place from 31 March to 3 April
2014 at Shanghai New International Expo Center with expected
more space and fascinating events.

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CISCO celebrates 20 years in Singapore with a new regional headquarters

Singapore Cisco, a worldwide leader in IT, celebrated 20 years of
operations in Singapore by opening a new regional headquarters
in UE Biz Hub at Changi Business Park on 17 April 2013.

The new headquarters, measuring approximately 120,000
square feet, brings together 1,000 employees from Ciscos previous
four offices around the island under one roof. It will house Ciscos
operations for Singapore, Asia Pacific, Japan and Greater China,
including operations, sales, marketing, human resources, finance
and Cisco Services. It will also feature a Customer Briefing Center
(CBC), where Ciscos latest technologies and solutions are available
for demonstrations to, and proof-of-concepts with customers
and partners.

The headquarters was officially inaugurated by guest-ofhonour Ms Sim Ann, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of
Communications and Information & Ministry of Education; Mr
Irving Tan, Vice President, ASEAN, Cisco; Mr Joshua Soh, Managing
Director, Singapore and Brunei, Cisco; Mr Gary Moore, President
and Chief Operating Officer, Cisco; and Mr Jaime Valls, President,
Asia Pacific, Japan and Greater China.

In his opening remarks, Mr Joshua Soh said that Cisco
has been supporting the national agenda for the past 20 years
in building an intelligent and connected Singapore and through
the new headquarters, it aims to show how Ciscos innovations
can create the next-generation workspace.

The headquarters combines intelligent building
structures and efficient energy consumption to reflect Ciscos
commitment to a connected and sustainable workplace. Some
of the green features of Ciscos new office include implementing
motion based sensors for energy efficient control of lighting;
Ciscos new regional headquarters in Singapore.
Cisco opens new regional headquarters in Singapore. Left to right:

Mr Irving Tan, Vice President, ASEAN, Cisco; Mr Joshua Soh,
Managing Director, Singapore and Brunei, Cisco; Ms Sim Ann,
Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Communications and
Information & Ministry of Education; Mr Gary Moore, President and
Chief Operating Officer, Cisco; and Mr Jaime Valls, President, Asia
Pacific, Japan and Greater China, Cisco.
using Cisco TelePresence to reduce global travel which will

amount to saving 700,000 tons of attributable CO2 emissions; and
Utilization-based space allocation, which combined with mobility
technologies enable employees to sit at any desk, on any floor,
hence reducing real estate footprint, using less infrastructure
resources, and providing flexibility to allow for team expansion.

Cisco has made significant contributions to developing
networking technology skills training in Singapore, through its
partnership with 15 educational institutions through the Cisco
Networking Academy Programme. Over 46,000 stduents in
Singapore have been trained using the Programme since 1998.

Singapore stands out as shining model in the world of
what can be achieved by an economy through information and
communications technologies (ICT ). Singapores vision is very
much aligned with Ciscos especially when it comes to Internet
and education, two of the great equalizers in life. These have
formed the foundation for Singapores success and Cisco is proud
to have played a role in both of them from building the Internet
Infrastructure to developing the skills in young Singaporeans
through the Cisco Networking Academy Programme, said Mr
Gary Moore, Cisco president and chief operating officer. n
Otis wins largest single contract in Indian elevator industrys history

Mumbai, India O tis Elevator Company (India) Limited
announced that it has been awarded the elevators & escalators
contract for Hyderabad Metro Rail Project by L&T Metro Rail
(Hyderabad) Limited (LTMRHL). Otis has been contracted to
supply and install 670 Gen2 Premier Elevators and 520 NPE
Escalators for the project. Of the total units, there will be 260
Gen2 Premier model of elevators and 410 units of the 520 NPE
model of escalators installed in over 66 metro stations, workshops
and other buildings at Depots. Otis will also maintain the units for
10 years after the two year warranty period, for which a separate
maintenance contract is being entered with Otis India. Otis is a
unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
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The Letter of Award (LOA) was signed and exchanged
by Mr V B Gadgil, Chief Executive & Managing Director, LTMRHL
and Mr Sebi Joseph, Managing Director, Otis Elevator Company
India Limited.

Speaking on this important occasion, Mr V B Gadgil, stated:
I am pleased that as of now we are well within our time frame
of executing the project ahead of schedule. We have successfully
accomplished placing all major equipment contracts as per
schedule.

Patrick Blethon, President, Otis Pacific Asia Area said:
We are extremely delighted with the Hyderabad Metro Rail win.
This win affirms our position as a major vertical transportation
Mr V B Gadgil, Chief Executive & Managing Director, LTMRHL (left)

and Mr Sebi Joseph, Managing Director, Otis Elevator Company.
supplier to Metro systems worldwide. Our experience with the

Taipei Metro System, Shanghai Metro Line 6, Singapore East-West
metro line, Tianjin Subway, Beijing South Railway station etc.
will all help in delivering the best solutions for this prestigious
project.

Sebi Joseph, Managing Director, Otis India said: This is a
landmark win for Otis as it is one of the largest single contracts
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in the history of the Indian elevator and escalator industry. We

are extremely delighted to be partnering with L&T Metro Rail
(Hyderabad) Limited (LTMRHL) on a project that is considered
one of the top 100 strategic global infrastructure projects.

The Gen2 Premier elevator system combines the benefits
of energy efficiency and environmental responsibility along with
Otis long-time emphasis on passenger safety and comfort. This
equipment includes the innovative Gen2 flat belt system that
replaces conventional steel ropes. The Gen2 Premier machines
compact size eliminates the need for a machine room. This
system also consists of PULSE belt monitoring system which
electronically monitors the status of the belt 24/7, 365 days a
year. Gen2 elevators equipped with the energy-conserving
technology of Otis ReGen drives are capable of reducing energy
usage by up to 75 percent when compared with conventional
systems with non-regenerative drives. ReGen drives reduce
energy usage by capturing the energy normally dissipated as
heat during braking and then feeds this energy back into the
buildings internal electrical for use by other building systems
such as adjacent elevators and lighting.

The 520 NPE escalators cater to public transport and heavy
traffic environments by offering exceptional safety, reliability
and service friendly design. Interfaces for remote monitoring
and control enhance safe operation. These escalators are also
environmentally friendly. n
Siemens puts big stake in data centre market with new DCIM product
New business focus on datacentre products, solutions and services will utilise the best of Siemens proven Building Automation, Fire Safety,
Security, Power Distribution and Product Lifecycle Management expertise.
Singapore Siemens launches a new Data Center
I n f r a s t r u c t u re M a n a g e m e n t ( D C I M ) S o l u t i o n , D a t a ce n t e r
Clarit y LC, which bridges the gap between IT and facility
management, allowing for smar ter decision mak ing and
optimised efficiencies using proven technologies.

This exciting solution is Siemens first offering in the
DCIM space and an impor tant milestone for its increased
focus into the broader data centre arena. The growing need
to efficiently house data in a secure, reliable and resilient
environment leverages Siemens core areas of exper tise.

Singapore has emerged as a hub for datacentres and
information management facilities, and its momentum shows
no sign of stopping, commented Peter Halliday, Head of
Siemens Building Technologies Division for ASEAN. To meet
the market s demand, we provide the most comprehensive
s o l u t i o n s p o r t fo l i o fo r d at a ce nte r s, ra n gi n g f ro m p owe r
distribution, building automation, fire safety and security, to
energy management. With Datacenter Clarity LC, we raised
the bar for what could be offered to datacenters.
With D atacenter Clarit y LC, Siemens has merged two
of its proven power house strengths: Siemens renowned
integration and management capabilities across an entire
por tfolio of technologies within an enterprise, and a complete
datacenter-specific software suite built upon Siemens Product
Lifec ycle Management (PLM) sof t ware. The Siemens PLM
sof tware has more than seven million licensees deployed
globally, many in mission critical industries. For example,
NASA used the software to digitally design, simulate, analyse
and assemble the entire Mars Rover Curiosity, contributing
to a successful landing on Mars this past August.
Datacenter Clarity LC was received ver y positively by attendees

when recently previewed at the 2012 Gar tner Data Center
Conference in December.

Were able to come in with a complete, proven, scalable
platform based on proven technologies already being used
in the field, explained John Kovach, the Siemens Global
Head for Data Centers. And when you consider our global
depth and exper tise, youll see that Siemens is one of the
few companies with the technical capability to successfully
execute in any datacenter environment almost any where
in the world.
D atacenter Clarit y LC provides:
IT/Building/Fire & Safet y/Securit y Asset Lifec ycle

Management
Asset Visualization in HD4D Visual Data O verlaid on
3D Vir tual Data Centre Model
Real-time Monitoring, Alarm and Event Notification
Capacity Planning
Workflow and Work Order Management
CFD Modeling and Analysis
Link ing of IT, Mechanical and Elec trical Assets
Scalable and Multi-site Suppor t Platform
Mobility Management Applications
D atacenter Clarit y LC is a trademark owned and licensed by

Maya Heat Transfer Technologies Ltd. Siemens has par tnered
with MAYA Heat Transfer Technologies, an exclusive Siemens
PLM Software & Technology par tner, for more than 26 years. n
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Architects One Space design a new concept branch for Bank of China (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong Hong Kongs acclaimed
arch ite c t ure studio, O n e S p a ce, h a s
unveiled a brand new retail branch
design for Bank of China (Hong Kong).
The new concept builds on the brands
rich heritage with cutting-edge design
and advanced digital technology. These
were showcased in late January 2013 with
the opening of a striking three-storey
Causeway Bay Branch in 505 Hennessy
Road, Hong Kong, and a stand-alone
Wealth Management Centre in Happy
Valley in December 2012. The branches
enhanced customer ser vice platform
will cover general banking to wealth
management.

The clients aim was to optimise
their customers bank ing experience
within an open and cordial setting,
explained Mr Greg Pearce, the studios
co-founder. We were inspired by BOCHKs
impressive market reach, particularly in
the fast-growing wealth management
segment in Hong Kong and expanding
cross-border banking needs. Leveraging
our multi-disciplinary design expertise
in the banking sector, we worked closely
Entrance hall of Bank of China. Photo: One Space
with the Bank to elevate the everyday

perceptions of its customers, added Mr
Pearce.

The two new branches pioneer
a deft interplay of materials, lowenergy lighting, graphics and digital
technology, akin to a premium personal
banking experience. Re-conceptualised
Customer Meeting Rooms better
engage Relationship Managers and
their customers in a relaxed setting, to
encourage open dialogue and foster trust.
Street frontage of Bank of China. Photo: One Space
B O C H K s d i s t i n c t i v e r e d a n d w h i t e
corporate palette has been invigorated
with a splash of aqua blue. Shop-fronts
are presented as dynamic compositions
of lines and surfaces animated, backlit
and rich with Chinese cultural symbolism.
They recall the artful layering of a bamboo
grove, signifying sturdiness, resilience
and sustainable growth, core values
underpinning BOCHs commitment to
its customers.

Speaking at the opening ceremony
of the new Causeway Bay Branch, Mr Jason
Yeung Chi Wai, Deputy Chief Executive
of BOCHK, noted that, Bank of China
(Hong Kong) continues to embrace
customer service values through product
innovation, and the enhancement of its
service channels and branch facilities.
This brand new banking experience at
our Causeway Bay Branch is a reflection
of our commitment. Looking forward, we
will incorporate this new design concept
in branch renovations across other major
districts, while continuing to develop our
electronic banking channels, with a view
to enhancing our customer service as a
whole.

This fruitful design collaboration
has demonstrated the power of design
to help create an hospitable personal
banking environment, whilst promising
a newly energetic high street presence. n
New Metro line for Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Archetype group have been appointed as the local consultant to work in collaboration with Systra to develop
the design of 11 elevated stations as part ofLine 1 of the MRT (mass transit rail). This will be the first of several lines to be built within the
city, which will greatly enhance the citys public infrastructure and elevate HCMC into a truly modern Asian city. The Tan Cang station will
be a landmark station with an imposing large spanning steel trussed roof covered with a light durable cutting edge fabric, which sits neatly
alongside the modern iconic buildings that are now populating the city. The line will connect downtown HCMC to the eastern edges of the
city covering 19.7km in total. The design of each station has been developed in order to maximise the use of natural light and ventilation
while adhering to the natural urban surroundings. n
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In Situ Design brings artistic and creative concepts to Singapore from across the globe
Singapore With demand for oneof-a-kind furniture and furnishings
on the upward swing, Singapore is
now home to a very different design
concept showroom In Situ Design.
Situated at 238 River Valley Road, In
Situ features creative concepts by
talented international designers and
artists.

Th e b r a i n c h i l d o f C re a t i ve
Director Isabelle Persenda, In Situ is
a chic and eclectic artistic design and
concept store showcasing handcrafted
pieces, including furniture,
decorations, antiques, soft furnishings and art pieces. The
showroom embodies a style of living, inspired by Isabelle herself,
with a striking interior design and a warm, soulful ambience. The
bespoke fittings complete the scene and highlight the creative
collection.

Of In Situs launch in Singapore, Isabelle Persenda said:
We endeavour to introduce the creativity of these talented
and independent designers and artists. We are confident that
their authentic one-of-a-kind pieces will be the new toast of the
artistic world. It is my privilege to present the imaginative works
of these designers and artists to the Asia Pacific region; works
which are innovative and unusual, all

the while displaying boldness and an
innate streak of madness.

The 1,400 square feet showroom
displays the impressive works of such
ce l e b r a te d n a m e s a s E r i c Le d o i g t
( Fr a n c e ) ; C a r l J M ye r s a n d L a u re l
Jacobson (USA); Manuel Morquecho
(Mexico); to name only a few.

In Situ offers a distinctive
collection, from hand-carved tables
made of Conacaste (South American
tropical wood), to handmade Mahogany
dinnerware and Mangrove lamps, all the
way from the Manglares Americas only authorised sustainable
mangrove farm.

Key items in the collection include sofas, armchairs,
coffee tables, consoles and a limited collection of antique pieces,
striking the ideal balance between modern and vintage. In Situ
also features bedspreads and bed covers, soft furnishings and
tablemats all handmade, handcrafted or hand-woven on loom
from 100 percent cotton, as well as coasters, wall ornaments and
gold-leaf items. In Situ also provides personalised home interior
design consultancy services to help their clients to visualise,
choose and create their desired habitats. n
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JTC, first infrastructure specialist to clinch Green Mark Champion Award

Singapore Having clinched 10 projects with Green Mark Gold and
above, including 6 Platinum, 3 GoldPlus, and 1 Gold, JTC Corporation
(JTC) is the only organisation to receive the Green Mark Champion
award this year.

To qualify as BCAs Green Mark Champion, the developer or
building owner is expected to deliver at least 3 Green Mark Platinum,
3 GoldPlus and 4 Gold projects. One of JTCs Platinum awards was
given to CleanTech Park for its green district design.
is testament to JTCs growing commitment to environmental

sustainability. As Singapores leading industrial infrastructure
specialist, it is crucial for JTC to play an active environmental
sustainability and stewardship. Sustainability is a key consideration
in our master plans and developments, and we are continuously
stepping up on our efforts to address environmental challenges in
a pragmatic manner.

BCA is pleased to confer this award to JTC Corporation
for seeing through their commitment towards environmental
sustainability. Apart from greening their building projects, they
have also embraced green district design under the Green Mark for
Districts scheme for CleanTech Park, the first project to attain the
highest Green Mark Platinum rating since its launch in October 2009.
In developing Singapore as a model green city, we need to move
towards this green paradigm, of green buildings, green districts,
parks and other infrastructure and facilities to enable us to achieve
social, economic and environmental sustainability. BCA encourages
more owners, developers and master planners to set their sights on
attaining the BCA Green Mark Champion and Platinum Champion
status to firmly anchor themselves as champions for sustainability
of our environment, said Dr John Keung, CEO, BCA. n
CleanTech One, CleanTech Park, Singapore. Serving as the gateway

to CleanTech Park, CleanTech One is the first multi-tenanted BCA
Green Mark Platinum building in the park developed by JTC. The
iconic CleanTech One, with its unique green features such as a sky
trellis, landscaped sky gardens and a green perforated faade that
provides optimal solar orientation, offers attractive new green work
space for cleantech professionals. To-date, it has has anchored world
class research institutes such as the Nanyang Environment and Water
Research Institute (NEWRI), the Solar Energy Research Institute of
Singapore (SERIS), as well as top global companies such as DHI
Water & Environment, Toray Industries and Yingli Solar. Photo: JTC
Corporation

The Green Mark Champion Award is presented to leading
developers and building owners who have demonstrated strong
commitment towards Corporate Social Responsibility by actively
promoting and driving Singapores green building movement. There
are two levels for the award, namely, the Green Mark Champion and
Platinum Champion. To attain the Green Mark Platinum Champion
Award, the winner must deliver at least 15 Green Mark Platinum,
15 GoldPlus and 20 Gold projects. There is no Green Mark Platinum
Champion winner amongst this years projects.

Mr Png Cheong Boon, CEO of JTC, said: JTC is honoured
to receive the BCA Green Mark Champion Award for 2013, which
Fusionopolis Phase 1, one-north, Singapore. Fusionopolis Phase 1,

comprising Symbiosis and Connexis North and South, has also
clinched the BCA Green Mark Gold Plus Award 2013. This vibrant
cluster introduces facilities, infrastructure and an environment
conducive to growth in infocomm technology, media, physical
sciences and engineering industries. The presence of major players
here creates significant synergies for these industries, thus promoting
possibilities in scientific research and technological breakthroughs.
Photo: JTC Corporation
Asian Paints to enter into kitchen space

Mumbai, India The Board of Directors of Asian Paints have considered and approved in principle an arrangement with the promoters of
the Sleek Group for acquiring a 51 percent stake in the Sleek Group, subject to due diligence, necessary approvals and documentation.

Sleek is well poised to be a meaningful and enriching partner for Asian Paints foray into modern kitchens. This acquisition will
offer significant opportunities and synergy for the Company, said K.B.S. Anand, Managing Director & CEO, Asian Paints Limited.

Sleek Group is a major organised player in the modern kitchen space and is engaged in the business of manufacturing, selling and
distributing kitchens, kitchen components including wire baskets, cabinets, appliances, accessories, etc, with pan India presence. It has a
retail network of more than 30 showrooms including shop in shops and a network of 250+ dealers. This acquisition of the Sleek Group has
a strategic fit and is a step in the companys foray into Home Improvement. Asian Paints has chosen to enter the modern kitchen space, as
the company believes that the modern kitchen space is currently undergoing an inflection, has very few organised pan India players and
is growing rapidly. n
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Revamped Shaw Centre to bring fresh new buzz to highly desired Orchard Road and Scotts Road junction
Singapore The owner of Shaw Centre and the owner of Shaw House
has appointed Shaw Brothers Limited to manage the renovation of
the new Shaw Centre retail mall and the construction of the Urban
Plaza at Shaw House.

Built in 1972, this will be the single biggest transformation
for Shaw Centre in close to three decades and will exploit its full
potential at the highly desired Orchard Road and Scotts Road
junction.

Mr Mark Shaw, Executive Vice President of Operations, Shaw
Organisation, commented: This transformation will bring Shaw
Centre in line with consumers expectations of a modern shopping
mall and create a fresh new buzz to Singapores famous Orchard
Road shopping belt. You can expect new brands and flagship stores,
a chic Urban Plaza at Shaw House, and seamless connectivity and
access to Orchard Road.

Mr Christopher Shaw, Executive Vice President of Film
Distribution, Shaw Organisation added: We made it a point to align
Shaw Centres positioning and target audience with that of Shaw
Theatres Lido. Our patrons are quality-savvy, they look for and are
willing to pay for quality experiences and products they appreciate
what The IMAX Experience has to offer as well as our slate of films
ranging from blockbusters to internationally acclaimed movies.
This revamp and the new tenant mix will reflect our aspiration to
bring a quality experience to our patrons and allow them to have
plenty to do prior to and after their movie.

The revamp of Shaw Centre is slated for completion in the
first quarter of 2014.
The new Shaw Centre has six key highlights:
1. Equalisation of levels between Shaw Centre and Shaw House
There will be a change in ceiling height for Shaw Centre and levelling
and renumbering of floors to match Shaw House. This will bring
about seamless connectivity and integrate the two malls, and offer
consumers an effortless shopping experience. A new basement will
also be added to Shaw Centre that will link to the Isetan supermarket
at Shaw House, and the current level which houses the Les Amis
Group of Restaurants will be named the mezzanine floor.
2. From a niche destination mall to a modern contemporary
shopping mall With local and international fashion brands, new
brands, flagship and concept stores, and comprehensive facilities for
a one-stop shopping experience, Shaw Centre will be transformed
Main entrance of Shaw Centre. Photo: Shaw Brothers Limited
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Faade of the revamped Shaw Centre. Photo: Shaw Brothers Limited
from a niche destination mall to a contemporary shopping mall.

It will be a complete quality experience with Orchard Roads best
entertainment experience right next door at Shaw Theatres Lido
that boasts Singapores first and largest Digital IMAX Theatre.
3. New chic Urban Plaza The strategic junction of Orchard Road
and Scotts Road will be transformed by the addition of a new Urban
Plaza, providing a new focal point to complete the transformation
of this iconic shopping junction. A brand new Urban Plaza will be
built over the terrace public concourse formerly located at Shaw
House. Complete with water features and skylight seating, the 1,000
square metres space will be a prominent and vibrant meetingpoint for shoppers, and an ideal location for red carpet events and
product launches.
4. Refreshing new faade The new Shaw Centre will feature
two-storey high floor-to-ceiling glass retail frontage with urban
verandas for merchandising that will be suitable for concept and
flagship stores. Cladding and vertical landscaping will offer a visual
respite for shoppers in the area, transforming the formerly exposed
carpark bays, whilst maintaining natural ventilation.
5. New basement food court A new basement food court will link
the basements of Shaw Centre and Shaw House. The food court will
be welcomed by shoppers and office workers, as there is currently
no food court on this side of Orchard Road and Scotts Road.
6. New covered walkway There will be a new covered walkway
connecting Shaw Centre and Pacific Plaza for the convenience of
shoppers and commuters. n
Interior of the ground level. Photo: Shaw Brothers Limited
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Tanjong Pagar Centre will rise as tallest building in Singapore

The large-scale integrated development will comprise Grade A offices, residential apartments, a luxury business hotel, premier retail
space and a sheltered event space in Tanjong Pagar City Park.
Singapore Singapore-listed developer GuocoLand launched
its first large -scale integrated mixed-use development in
Singapore at the white site above Tanjong Pagar MRT station.
Named Tanjong Pagar Centre, the development will be 290
metres tall and will be the tallest building in Singapore.

The development sits along Choon Guan Street, Peck
Seah Street and the new Wallich Street in the heart of Tanjong
Pagar, which has been earmarked for development as Singapores
next business and lifestyle hub in the Central Business District.
It will also be the gateway to the future waterfront city that
will replace the existing Tanjong Pagar ports.

Tanjong Pagar Centre will be anchored by a soaring tower
housing premium office, retail and residential homes and linked
to a luxury business hotel. With floor space totaling 1.7 million
square feet, the integrated development will include:
Guoco Tower, a 38-storey, Grade A office block.

TP180, offering prestigious and limited collection homes
above Guoco Tower. I t will be the tallest residences
in Singapore, starting at 180 metres (equivalent to 50
residential storeys) and reaching up to 290 metres, offering
unparalleled sea and city views. It will offer one- to fourbedrooms units and a penthouse.
Six levels of premium retail and F&B space seamlessly
integrated with Tanjong Pagar MRT station.
A luxurious 200-room business hotel linked to the main tower.
A City Room integrated with the Tanjong Pagar City Park
will be a vibrant community space for recreation events
and cultural acitivities.

Tanjong Pagar Centre is GuocoLands first integrated
mixed-use project in Singapore. Its fusion of premier office,
retail, residential and hospitality spaces raises the bar for what
is available in this part of the CBD. The richness of the historical
district, park and landscape spaces will differentiate it from
other commercial developments. We have set out to build a
global icon that will position Tanjong Pagar as a premier quality
business and lifestyle district in the CBD and be a benchmark for
Tanjong Pagar Centre will have six levels of premium retail and F&B
space that will be seamlessly integrated with Tanjong Pagar MRT
Station, providing one-stop convenience for office workers, residents,
hotel guests and shoppers. Photo: GuocoLand
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Tanjong Pagar Centre will position Tanjong Pagar as a premier quality

business & lifestyle hub in the CBD. The richness of the historical
district, park and landscape spaces will differentiate it from other
commercial developments. Photo: GuocoLand
sustainable and liveable developments. As such, it will become

one of the CBDs and the regions most sought-after addresses
not only for work, but for live and play as well, said Mrs Trina
Loh, Group Managing Director, GuocoLand (Singapore) Pte Ltd.

She added: Tanjong Pagar Centre signals a transformed
portfolio for GuocoLand in Singapore. It will expand our focus on
commercial properties in Singapore, and reaffirms our position
as a developer of large-scale integrated developments here and
in the region.

Tanjong Pagar Centre is designed by world-renowned
architectural firm, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM). The design
epitomises the concept of a vertical, liveable city that meets
all the needs of urbanites in one location. According to SOM,
Tanjong Pagar Centre will be designed as an iconic landmark
for a global city and a timeless piece of architecture.

Developer GuocoLand has taken care to select a core
team of expertise such as SOM and main contractor Samsung C&T
Corporation, which have built some of the worlds tallest buildings.
Aside from being an iconic building, Tanjong Pagar Centre will
also be the benchmark for environmental sustainability. The
development will feature several green building characteristics
such as double-glazing glass with low-E coating, shading devices,
PV system, and greywater conservation.

Tanjong Pagar Centre already has been awarded several
awards, recognising it for its environmentally-friendly features.
Guoco Tower has achieved the LEED (CS) (Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design) Platinum Precertification. Guoco Tower,
as well as the hotel and retail components, has been conferred
the Singapore BCA (Building and Construction Authority) Green
Mark (Platinum) award, while TP180 will hold a Green Mark (Gold
Plus) award.

Tanjong Pagar Centre is slated for completion in 2016. n
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Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology confirms next edition and new venue
H o n g Ko n g T h e
Shanghai Intelligent
Building Technology
fair will continue its
goal of providing a
top regional platform
for Chinas rapidly growing intelligent building market, as it holds
its 7th edition from 25-27 September 2013. Jointly organised by
Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt Co Ltd, China Council for
the Promotion of International Trade Shanghai Pudong SubCouncil and Shanghai Hongshan Exhibition Service Co Ltd, the
fair is expected to play host to over 150 exhibitors showcasing
a range of technologies and solutions for building automation,
smart home development, generic cabling as well as security and
access control. The year 2013 signals several key developments
for the show, one of the biggest being a change in venue. For its
7th edition, the fair will be held at the Shanghai New International
Expo Centre.

Commenting on this new development, Mr Richard Li,
General Manager of Messe Frankfurt in China said: One of the
biggest reasons for moving the fair to this new venue was space.
The show is quickly growing in scale. And we were eager to offer
a venue that can accommodate more exhibitors and allow them
to build even bigger booths. This year the exhibition space will
be increased to approximately 10,000 square metres, a 67 percent
increase from last year.

In addition, we currently hold ISH Shanghai & CIHE
Shanghai International Trade Fair for Heating, Ventilation & AirConditioning at the same venue. For 2013, these two shows will
be held concurrently, allowing attendees to explore synergies
between the two integral components to building technology.
I believe these new developments will greatly aid suppliers and
professional buyers by maximising their time at the show.

The latest edition of the fair will be focused on the three core
themes currently in high demand across East China, Building Energy
Efficiency, Intelligent Cities and Smart Homes. And professionals
in property development such as system integrators, architects,
engineering designers and contractors remain as the fairs target
buyers. For the 2013 show, in order to assist buyers in meeting
relevant exhibitors, four thematic zones have been confirmed for
the specialties of Generic Cabling, Energy Management, Efficiency
and Building Automation.
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In addition, a variety of forums and seminars will be held
concurrently to enrich the event for both visitors and exhibitors.
Co-organising with prominent industry associations including
KNX Association, China Smart Home Industry Alliance, the valueadded events will offer insight to the latest developments and
trends in the industry. Confirmed sessions include:
Shanghai International Intelligent Building Development

Symposium
Building Automation and Energy Management Systems
Technical Seminar
China Smart Home Industry Alliance Forum
Intelligent Building and Cabling Systems Forum
Solutions for the Safe City and Smart Building: Russian and
International experience
KNX Technical Seminar
Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology Building Standard
Forum
Chinas smar t-city projects offer unlimited oppor tunities

for intelligent building suppliers
Energy-saving technology has become a prime concern of
Chinas building market. With the countr y s rapid economic
growth and ambitious urbanisation goals, proper ty owners
are making increasing calls for technologies and solutions
that provide better comfor t, convenience, energy efficiency
and safety in buildings. Coincidently, these demands have
led developers to incorporate advanced automation systems,
I nternet- of-Things and cloud computing technology into
their projects, three of the most pivotal components to the
development of intelligent buildings, and ultimately smar t
cities.

Smart-city development is currently one of the Chinese
governments top public works goals. According to the Ministry
of Housing and Urban-Rural Development from China, 90 areas
across the countr y, including 37 prefectural cities, 50 districts/
counties and three towns have been selected as pilot projects
for smart-city development. Numerous state-owned and private
enterprises are investing in the initiative. China Development
Bank, for example, has committed to lend USD 12.9 billion for
various smar t-city projects between 2013 and 2015.

Being one of the countrys most economically developed
areas, East China was one of the first regions where intelligent
buildings and smar t cities developed. By the end of 2013, East
Chinas intelligent building market is estimated to be wor th
USD 5.4 billion. Shanghai leads the regions intelligent building
market, as the need for relevant technologies is highest in the
city. This demand, and the numerous business oppor tunities
it provides to domestic and overseas industr y players, guides
the Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology fair s mission
of bringing together exper ts to share and obtain the latest
information from the global building industr y.

Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology is the sister
show of Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology and Beijing
I nternational Building Technology, and is headed by the
biennial Light + Building event in Frankfur t, which will take
place from 30 March-4 April 2014 in Frankfur t, Germany.

For more information, e -mail building@china.
messefrankfur t.com or visit www.building.messefrankfur t.
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Siemens and Diamond Energy sign MOU to pilot demand response in the commercial building sector in
Singapore
Singapore Siemens and Diamond Energy
signed a Memorandum of Understanding
on 17 May 2013 to collaborate on the
fe a s i b i l i t y o f d e p l oy i n g c u s to m i ze d
technology for Interruptible Load (IL) in the
commercial building sector in Singapore.

The multi-phased collaboration
will commence with a pilot project at the
main 16-storey building of the Siemens
Centre here. It will become the first
commercial building in Singapore and Asia
to participate in the IL Scheme.

Siemens will supply components
such as smart meters and other
communication equipment. It will also
conduc t site sur veys for equipment
installation, and supervise installations
with engineering services provided by
Diamond Energy. The pilot project is
expected to start in the late third quarter
of this year.

We will implement a Demand
Response pilot programme which will
allow us to optimise power usage during
peak demand periods when necessary, in
exchange for availability payments. This
programme should enable us to provide
significant reductions of energy usage
at The Siemens Centre, said Mr Lothar
Herrmann, CEO, ASEAN-Pacific, Siemens.

Fo l l ow i n g t h e co m p l e t i o n o f
the pilot project, Siemens and Diamond
Energy intend to showcase and present
the technology and solutions under
the pilot project to suitable potential
customers in Singapore, to promote further
implementations.

Our mission at Diamond Energy is
to provide energy management solutions
that can help our customers lower their
operating costs through our revenue
generating Demand Response services,
w h il e cont r ibuting to a su st a in a b le
The Siemens and Diamond Energy MOU signing ceremony. From left to right: Peter Halliday,
Head of Building Technologies, Siemens ASEAN; Anand Menon, Chief Technology Officer,
Smart Grid, Siemens ASEAN; Rageni Chandralela, Head of Smart Grid, Siemens Pte Ltd; Lothar
Herrmann, CEO, ASEAN-Pacific, Siemens; Chee Hong Tat, CE, EMA; Zainul Abidin Rasheed,
Chairman, Diamond Energy Group; Dallon Kay, President & CEO, Diamond Energy; and Steffen
Ender, City Account Manager, Siemens Pte Ltd. Photo: Siemens
environment, said M r Zainul Abidin

Rasheed, Chairman of Diamond Energy
Group.

The future of energy is a key
concern globally, especially in terms
of sustainable generation, intelligent
distribution, and efficient consumption,
said Mr Lothar Herrmann, CEO of Siemens Pte
Ltd. Through this pioneering pilot project
with Diamond Energy, Siemens hopes to be
able to present, together with Diamond
Energy, an innovative and efficient smart
energy solution for commercial properties
in Singapore and beyond.

This pilot project is timely, as the
Energy Market Authority (EMA) is reviewing
the implementation of a Demand Response
programme in the National Electricity
Market of Singapore. Siemens and Diamond
Energy believe that this project will provide
a case study on the feasibility of demand

side management operations, which can
be implemented in commercial buildings,
and how the overall efficiency of the energy
market in Singapore can be improved as a
result.

Mr Chee Hong Tat, Chief Executive,
Energy Market Authority of Singapore
said, The EMA is continuously seeking
ways to enable consumers to manage
their electricity consumption and enhance
energy efficiency. One idea we are studying
is the Demand Response initiative, which
has also been implemented in some
overseas jurisdictions. The project between
Siemens and Diamond Energy can serve as
a useful pilot on how businesses can benefit
from demand side management initiatives.
I hope it will encourage more companies
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Changi Airport Group appoints project consortium for Terminal 4

Singapore Changi Airport Group (CAG) announced today that it
has appointed an architect and design consortium (Consortium)
to pilot the overall architecture, design concept and construction
of Changi Airports Terminal 4 (T4).
Members of the appointed Consortium include:
SAA Architects Pte Ltd Lead Agency
Benoy Ltd
AECOM Singapore Pte Ltd
Beca Carter Hollings & Ferner (SEA) Pte Ltd
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SAA Architects is one of Singapores leading architecture
firms. It has bagged numerous Building and Construction Authority
Green Mark Awards for projects such as nex and Jem. International
design firm Benoy is recognised for works such as ION Orchard.
AECOM Singapore and Beca Carter Hollings & Ferner (SEA) are
renowned civil and structural engineering, and mechanical and
electrical engineering consultants respectively.

The appointment of the Consortium follows a design
competition which saw five consortia comprising Singapore and
internationally renowned firms submitting proposals.

The Consortium is now working closely with CAGs operations
and development teams to integrate operational requirements into
the design of T4 to ensure that the unique Changi Experience is
preserved and further enhanced for travellers and staff working in
the terminal.

Workshops will be conducted with various stakeholders,
including airlines, groundhandlers, immigration and security
agencies, retail and food & beverage operators as well as other
users to ensure that the T4 design meets the needs of each party.
The end objective is to ensure that T4, when operational, will
deliver a seamless and refreshing experience for travellers, and
also be a place where staff will feel proud and motivated to work.

The two-storey terminal is being designed with the
flexibility to meet the operational needs of both regional full service
and low cost carriers. Demolition of the previous Budget Terminal
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is almost complete and groundbreaking for T4 is scheduled for

the fourth quarter of this year, with operations to begin in 2017.
The plans and designs for T4 are being fine-tuned and will be
released when ready.

Mr Yeo Siew Haip, Managing Director of SAA Architects
and Project Director for the development of Terminal 4, said, SAA
Architects has been making our mark on cosmopolitan skylines
across the region. We are honoured to be appointed the Lead
Agency for the T4 project. Our role is to lead and manage the
consortium of specialist consultants from 13 different companies
and to work closely with CAG to meet the requirements of multiple
stakeholders, in order to deliver the new terminal within three
years. We are committed to bring the travellers experience to
new heights, contributing to Singapores goal of being a leading
aviation hub. n
New facility management show debuts in Singapore

Singapore A new international trade show,
targeted for the facility management industry,
was launched in Singapore at the Marina Bay
Convention Centre from 7 to 9 May 2013.

Called International Facility Management
Show or iFaME, the exhibition was launched to
help companies address sustainable facilities
management in an ever-changing climatic and
economic environment.

iFaME was launched alongside with the
second presentation of LEDTEC Asia 2013, the
12th Safety & Security Asia 2013 and the 10th
Fire & Disaster Asia series. The Workplace Safety
& Health Asia Expo and Conference 2013 also had
its inaugural presentation at the exhibition.

Commenting on the shows, Mr Edward
Liu, PBM, Group Managing Director Conference
& Exhibition Management Services Pte Ltd said:
This strategic integration of these five-in-one
exhibitions is designed to create a premier sourcing Mr Zainudin Nordin, Chairman of the Government Parliamentary Committee for Manpower,
Member of Parliament, Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC, launched the Building Specialists Trade
platform in security, emergency management, Handbook during the opening ceremony of iFaME 2013. Photo: CEMS ( Conference &
safety and health, building M&E and LED lighting Exhibition Management Services Pte Ltd)
technology industries all under one roof. Thus,
we are pleased to welcome a total of 256 exhibitors from 22 countries spanning over 15,000 square metres.

As the building stock in Singapore increases and undergoes significant re-building, the need for expertise to maintain and manage
these properties becomes crucial. While it is the responsibility of the facility managers to manage and coordinate the variety of goods and
services the specialist trades have to offer, it is the specialist tradesmen that are ultimately responsible for the execution and end-quality
of these re-building projects, said Mr Nelson Tee, President of Specialists Trade Alliance of Singapore (STAS), Host of iFaME 2013.

Besides an extensive showcase of products and technologies, iFaME also held conferences to provide visitors with the opportunity to
gain new insights on the latest industry trends and developments as well as exchange ideas with one another. The conferences looked into
pivotal topics within the building industry such as Strategic Facilities Management, Sustainability and Workplace Productivity and Safety.

iFaME 2013 also saw the launch of the Building Specialists Trade Handbook by the Specialists Trade Alliance of Singapore. With
this Handbook, STAS aims to propel forward its mission to further develop and improve the standards of professionalism and conduct of
the building trade, especially among suppliers and specialist contractors of the building and construction industry. It would also augment
industry standards, as well as help fellow enterprises grow their businesses while working with government agency counterparts. This
Handbook aims to become an excellent source of specialists trade information and an industry reference for Singapore and the region. The
theme Adopt, Connect, Evolve, or ACE for short, would be embodied in the Handbook as well, said Mr Quah Eng Hing, Chairman STAS
Handbook Project, Sub-Committee.

The 550-pages Handbook will contain case studies with comprehensive illustrations to showcase how the building and construction
industry can adopt the best practices and codes of practice.

iFaME 2013 is supported by the Building & Construction Authority of Singapore (BCA), Asian Intelligent Building Institute (AIIB)
and Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau, and hosted by the Specialists Trade Alliance of Singapore (STAS) which is a federation of
10 associations serving the building services industry.

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ISH China & CIHE achieves another successful year with high exhibitor and visitor participation
Hong Kong Noted as Asias largest event
for the HVAC & Sanitation industry, ISH
China & CIHE the China International Trade
Fair for Sanitation, Heating, Ventilation &
Air-Conditioning concluded its 2013 edition
with record-setting visitor attendance and
exhibitor participation. The 2013 show was
held from 8-10 April at Beijings New China
International Exhibition Center. Organised
by Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd
and B & D Tiger Exhibition Co Ltd, the fair
attracted 881 exhibitors (2012: 816) from
21 countries and regions. A total of six
halls were utilised, covering 80,000 square
metres of space.

36,897 visitors (2012: 33,156) from
59 countries and regions were able to source
items including boilers and wall-hung
boilers, heat pumps, solar energy devices,
radiators and fittings, heat exchangers, airconditioning units, floor-heating devices
as well as heat meters, faucets, shower
systems, bathtubs, plumbing accessories
and sanitation wares. Whether they were
involved in distribution or were sourcing
for upcoming projects, buyers were offered
an impressive array of technologies and
solutions to meet their needs.

Mr Richard Li, General Manager
of Messe Frankfurt in China noted: The
international reach of ISH China & CIHE
continues to get stronger and stronger
each year. While the show is organised
primarily for the Asia market, it has
gained phenomenal support from HVAC
and sanitation experts and suppliers from
around the world. The event has proven
to be both needed and admired by the
industrys players.

Mr Li Hongbo, General Manager,
Beijing B & D Exhibition Co Ltd remarked: It
humbles me to see how highly regarded the
Beijing show is to professional buyers. We
recorded our best figures to date, as visitor
numbers surpassed 2012 figures. Buyers
from all areas of the HVAC and sanitation
industries have confirmed once again that
this is Asias most comprehensive offering
of HVAC and sanitation solutions.
Suppliers and decision-making buyers
praise the shows professionalism
For exhibitors, the 2013 Beijing show offered
them the chance to promote their products
to Chinas increasingly discerning market.
Buyers across the country are no longer
just looking for cost-effective HVAC and
sanitation products, but also devices with
top-of-the-line quality components. With
this knowledge, a number of exhibitors are
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able to leverage their

successful track records
in quality to find new
business opportunities
in the country.

Ariston, an
80-year manufacturer
of water heaters and
wall-hung boilers has
participated at ISH
China & CIHE since the
i n a u g u r a l s h o w. M r
Salvatore Serios, CEO
of Ariston in China said:
Beijing is an important
market to us because its where the market
started for heating technology in China.
The 2013 show was great and had strong
representation from quality European
brands. I am sure we will be back again.

Fellow exhibitor, Mr Zhang Jun Ye,
General Manager, Anhui Anze Electric Co
Ltd noted: This was our fifth time joining
ISH China & CIHE. To me, it is the most
professional fair in the HVAC industry.
We came to find new customers while
networking with old clients, and promote
our new products including electrical heat
elements and electrical heaters. Visitors
were particularly interested in our electrical
floor-heating system and heaters.
Fringe events provided more
o p p o r tu n i t i e s fo r n e t wo rk i n g a n d
business development
Fringe programmes have become a key
component to the success of ISH China
& CIHE. By par tnering with industr y
associations from both China and abroad,
the fair is able to offer attendees with
informative discussions on the industrys
most current issues. Making its return to
the 2013 show was the Sino European
HVAC Congress.

Mr Andreas Luecke, CEO, Federal
Industrial Association of Germany House,
Energy and Environmental Technology
(BDH), was the European co-organiser
of the Congress. For 2013, the Congress
focused on the theme Discussions on
the Concept and Technologies of Green
& Energy-saving HVAC applications. Mr
Luecke led a session on the importance
of integrating and utilising HVAC products
with better efficiency for sustainable
growth. He said: The Congress allows
for great intellectual exchange and also
provides some very valuable insight to
what is going on in China. The attendees to
my session were great; they seemed really
knowledgeable about the technology and

industry.

The debut of the Sino European
Sanitation Congress is another highlight
for the 2013 fair. Mr Wang Wei, Secretaryg e n e ra l, C h i n a B u i l d i n g Ce ra m i c s &
Sanitary Ware Association Sanitary Ware
Branch, a domestic co-organiser of the
S i n o Eu ro p e a n S a n i t at i o n Co n gre s s,
praised the inaugural edition. He noted:
The introduction of this Congress means
a lot to the sanitary industry. It provides
a communication platfor m with our
European counterpar ts. Through this
channel we can thoroughly understand
developments in Europe, while at the same
time they can learn about the technology,
standards and products currently available
in China. I believe that as the Congress
becomes a regular event in the industry,
it will contribute a lot to the development
of Chinas sanitation market.

Another new initiative for the 2013
show was the LOHAS Cocktail Reception.
Property developers were invited to meet
with a select group of exhibitors to discuss
the needs of their respective projects.

ISH China & CIHE is headed by
the biennial ISH event in Frankfur t,
the worlds leading trade fair for the
Bathroom Experience, Building, Energy, Airconditioning Technology and Renewable
Energies, with its next show taking place
from 10-14 March 2015. Next year, ISH China
& CIHE will be held again in Beijing from
13-15 May 2014.

Fur thermore, the next edition
of ISH Shanghai & CIHE is scheduled to
take place from 25-27 September 2013,
concurrently with the Shanghai Intelligent
Building Technology fair at the Shanghai
New International Expo Center.

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Hong Kong The 8th edition of HKTDC Hong Kong International

Building and Decoration Materials & Hardware Fair, will take place
from 28-30 October 2013 at the AsiaWorld-Expo.

Organised by Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the
fair hosted 153 exhibitors from 7 countries and regions such as
China mainland, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, New Zealand
and Taiwan in 2012. Leading companies which participated in the
fair last year included Yuanda China Holdings Ltd and Guangdong
Fortress Chemical Company Ltd.

More than 10,314 buyers from 88 countries and regions
visited the fair in 2012, marking a 20 percent increase over the
2011 attendance. Among the key buyers present at the fair
included renowned names such as Shanghai Construction Group
Co Ltd, Sadoshima Corporation, Bashiti Hardware, Framework
Building Products Pte Ltd, Aliazul S.L, Gammon Construction
Ltd, Henderson Land Development, MTR Corporation Ltd, Sun
Hung Kai Properties Ltd, Sino Group and Swire Properties Ltd.

Since its inception, the Hong Kong International Building
and Decoration Materials & Hardware Fair has become the
primary marketplace that provides product information and
sales opportunities for suppliers and professionals alike.

Po Shing is one of the few fire-rated glass product
manufacturers in Hong Kong that have met the BS EN standards.
We have participated in this fair for the first time to showcase our
production capabilities and to highlight that our products comply
with international standards. We are impressed with strong
responses from many buyers especially those from Hong Kong,
India, Malaysia, Poland and the Chinese mainland, and we are
happy to see that our fire-rated glass products are gaining wider
market acceptance. Some buyers will test our samples according
to their national standards and cooperation opportunities look
promising. We are very satisfied with the exhibition results. Well
definitely participate in this fair again next year, said Sunny Lam,
Managing Director, Po Shing ( Worldwide) Company Limited,
Hong Kong.

TN Corporation has more than 50 years of experience
in producing porcelain and ceramic tiles which can be applied
to exterior and interior walls, swimming pools, bathrooms and
entrances. It is our first-time participation in this fair. We have
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a sole agent in Hong Kong, so this fair provides a good chance

for us to introduce our products to the Hong Kong market.
Meanwhile, we are looking for new agents for other markets
as well as new buyers at this fair. It is a good fair with so many
buyers not just from Hong Kong but also from overseas countries.
Buyers from Hungary, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan
have expressed interest in doing business with us, said Sunny
Sasanouchi, Marketing Director, TN Corporation, Japan.

Established in 1971, our company is one of the main
contractors for hotels, apartments, factories and hospitals in
Indonesia. Currently, most of the building materials that we are
using come from Europe and the US. I am visiting this fair for
the first time to look for cheaper alternatives that can be offered
by the Chinese mainland. I have already found some potential
suppliers of curtain walls, bamboo flooring, bathroom accessories
and aluminium panels. Ill collect samples and quotations from
these suppliers and propose them to my clients. I have also
identified new business opportunities here as some exhibitors
are looking for agents and distributors, so Ill further discuss with
them after the fair. It has been a rewarding visit, said Daniel W.
Utomo, Director of Business Development, PT. Wijaya Kusuma
Contractors, Indonesia.
Strong construction
In Hong Kong, demand for construction services is high with private
and public sector developments underway or about to begin.
Government emphasis on major infrastructure improvement is
seen in its commitment to the Ten Mega Infrastructure Projects.
Transport infrastructure projects include major works such as
the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link, and the
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge.

Overall gross value of construction work by Hong Kong
companies has been rising since 2009, reaching HK$129 billion
(US$16.75 billion) by end-2011, and reaching a gross value of
US$5 billion in the second half quarter of 2012, a 34 percent
increase over the same period in 2011.

The 2013 Policy Address presented earlier by the Chief
Executive of HKSAR placed very high emphasis on increasing
supply of subsidised housing in Hong Kong. Target total supply
of public housing will be at least 100,000 units over the five years
starting from 2018. The demand for building materials will thus
increase.

As the gateway to the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong also
offers the opportunity for exhibitors to showcase their building
materials and hardware to builders and sub-contractors, as well
as private sector decision makers from the Chinese mainland and
other Asian countries.
Ideal positioning in product zones
The Hong Kong International Building and Decoration Materials &
Hardware Fair will have product zones to put focus on important
emerging trends in the building and construction industry.
Property & Facility Management (New Zone)
This new zone will put the spotlight on companies, which offer
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Kitchen & Bath

Features exhibitors of bathroom fixtures, cabinets, ceramics
and sanitary ware, counter tops, hardware, technology, wall
and flooring materials, as well as companies offering green
design services.
Ceramics, Stone & Marble
Offers the perfect environment for exhibitors to meet developers
of luxury projects as well as architects/builders of upscale
residences, as well as landscapers. Demand for these supplies
continues to grow.
technology and services such as Alteration & Improvement

to Buildings, Building Condition Sur veying, Electronic
Surveillance, Monitoring & Management Systems, Property &
Facility Maintenance, Security/Safety Consultancy and Waste
Management & Recycling.
Green Building Materials
Showcase for all kinds of environmentally friendly building
and decorative materials, fittings, products and technologies
which are so much in demand right now. Worldwide, end-users
are putting pressure on architects, designers, developers and
contractors to use eco-friendly materials and processes which
meet international and government standards. Exhibitors of
low-toxicity finishes and materials, energy-efficient products,
recycled products and sustainably harvested products will be
able to display their eco-credentials in this zone.
Building & Decorative Hardware
I t has proven to be a big drawcard for buyers. The zone
encompasses products large and small which are essential to
the building process or which add value to the finished project.
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It is the zone for exhibitors supplying to builders, interior
architects and designers, as well as to international distributors.

O ther exhibit categories at the fair cover Building
Technology, Ceiling & Curtain Wall, Coating & Chemicals, Door &
Window, Furniture and Testing, Inspection & Certification.

The fair also presents great opportunities for networking
and information exchange. A networking reception will be
organised for industry players from around the world to expand
their business out-reach through face-to-face meetings. Seminars
on latest product innovations, market trends regarding green
building and facility management, will be organised to keep
visitors and exhibitors abreast of the latest industry information.
Four concurrent fairs to maximise buyers exposure
Trade buyers will enjoy the impressive synergy of sourcing
concurrently with three other fairs. Eco Expo Asia (28-31 Oct)
and Sports Sources Asia (29-31 Oct) will also take place at the
AsiaWorld-Expo, and theHKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting
Fair (Autumn Edition) (27-30 Oct) will open at the Hong Kong
Convention and Exhibition Centre. There will be a shuttle bus
service running between the exhibition venues.

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International Green Building Conference set to take place in September 2013

Singapore The International
Green Building Conference (IGBC)
2013, will take place from 11-13
September 2013 at the Marina Bay
Sands in Singapore.

Organised by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA),
IGBC 2013 will play host to international green building experts,
policy-makers, academics and built environment practitioners, for
a congregation of ideas, collaboration and learning, to achieve a
shared vision of a greener planet.

Themed Build Green. Live Green, IGBC 2013 aims to inspire a
holistic focus on resource efficiency and environmental sustainability
as core to driving business strategies and innovation throughout
an organisation.

IGBC 2013 will be the anchor event of the Singapore Green
Building Week, which features other key international events such
as Sustainable Building Conference 2013 (SB13), World Engineer
Summit 2013, BEX Asia Exhibition, CEOs Breakfast Talk and other
concurrent events.

As the regions premier green building event, IGBC 2013
is expected to attract more than 1,000 participants from over 30
countries comprising of thought leaders, real estate developers to
urban planners, architects, engineers, builders and other industry
professionals committed to understanding and putting into
ac tion real-world,
tangible green
building solutions.
Also present at the
conference will be
policy-makers and
key government
officials from several
growth markets,
who will give their
unique public sector
perspective on green building solutions, policies and plans.

Academia will also share their latest research findings in green
building fields.
Some of the world prominent sustainability leaders speaking at
the conference include:
Prof Tommy Koh, Ambassador-at-Large & Special Advisor,
Republic of Singapore
Dr. Roland Busch, CEO Asia Pacific, Infrastructure & Cities,
Siemens AG
Dr. Suzana Kahn-Ribeiro, Green Economy Sub-Secretary, Rio
de Janeiro State Secretariat of Environment, Brazil
Mr. Bindu Lohani, VP, Knowledge Management & Sustainable
Development, Asian Development Bank
Mr. Francois Guibert, President, Greater China & South Asia,
ST Microelectronics
Renowned designers and experts in green building will also be
sharing at IGBC 2013:
Mr. Toyo Ito, Pritzker Prize Laureate of 2013
Mr. Christoph Ingenhoven, Founder, Ingenhoven Architects
Mr. Gary Lawrence, Vice President and Chief Sustainability
Officer, AECOM
Mr. Harvey Bernstein, Vice President, Industry Insights and
Alliances, McGraw-HillConstruction
IGBC 2013 will be held alongside the annual BEX Asia 2013
Southeast Asias premier business platform for the green building
and construction industry. A dedicated trade event that has a
strategic focus on the Build Green environment, it featuresecofriendly, energy efficient building materials, designs and
architecture reaching out to Green building suppliers, industry
practitioners and professionals.

For more information, visit www.sgbw.com.sg or e-mail
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Green Globe Certification first for Park Regis Kris Kin brand
Sustainability specialist Farnek Consulting helps Bur Dubai property reach major milestone to gain GGC recognition.
Dubai, UAE The Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel Dubai has been awarded
international Green Globe Certification (GGC), following an in-depth
sustainability audit conducted by Farnek Consulting, GGCs exclusive
partner in the Middle East. The certification marks another milestone
in the success of the 390-room five-star property.

We are truly proud to receive this recognition that reinforces
our commitment to the emirates transition towards a greener
economy, said Scott Butcher, General Manager.

According to Sandrine Le Biavant, Division Manager, Farnek
Consulting, the hotel demonstrated top to bottom commitment to
the certification process, with team members involved at all levels
and across all departments.

From the simplest step of encouraging team members to
switch off computers and office lights when not in use, to the launch
of a dedicated waste separation and recycling programme, the
Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel Dubai team has shown real commitment
to achieve certification, with a clear two-year strategy and a well
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thought-out environmental plan, she said. Building on its newly

certificated status, the hotel will roll out a number of new carbon
footprint-reducing initiatives in 2013 and has also launched an
internal forum to generate further ideas and proposals, she added.

Concerns regarding the substantial impact of tourism on
the global environmental footprint are driving the hotels green
commitment and Butcher stressed that as a major consumer
of energy and water, the hospitality industry needs to take
sustainability seriously.

Sustainable practice is an essential part of our long term
business strategy, which I firmly believe can be carried out without
compromising on guest comfort, or services. For environmentally
conscious companies and travellers, the green agenda is a key
consideration these days when choosing hotels. People do want to
protect the planet by making responsible choices. Now at the Park
Regis Kris Kin Hotel Dubai they can surely enjoy their stay with a
clear conscience, said Butcher. n
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and practitioners
Poster exhibitions
Showcasing projects of the built environment
Plenary sessions & panel discussions
Presentation of peer reviewed papers by researchers
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CapitaLand and Khang Dien celebrate the topping out of PARCSpring

Singapore CapitaLand Limited and its
joint developer Khang Dien Real Estate Joint
Stock Company announced the topping
out of PARCSpring on 9 April 2013. The
ceremony marks the successful structural
c o m p l e t i o n o f Ca p i t a L a n d s s e c o n d
residential project in Ho Chi Minh City.
Some 150 guests including the Singapore
Consulate, business partners, homebuyers
and the media witnessed the event, which
was held at the project site in Binh Trung
Dong Ward, District 2.

PARCSpring will be an urban living
community along the river promenade
in the established Binh Trung Dong
Ward in District 2. Strategically located
along the fringe of the city centre, the
development will enjoy easy accessibility
to Thu Thiem Tunnel and the future Ho
Chi M inh Cit y-Long Thanh-Dau Giay
Highway. PARCSpring will offer extensive
landscaping and basic communal facilities
within a safe environment. The apartments
will be designed with a functional layout
to maximise living space. The project will
comprise 404 residential apartments across
two 18-storey and one 12-storey buildings.

Mr Yip Hoong Mun, Deputy
CEO of CapitaLand Vietnam, said: We
are proud to have achieved structural
completion of PARCSpring despite current
market challenges. We will complete and
handover the committed quality project
to homebuyers as scheduled. This is a
testament to our strong delivery track
record and commitment as an international
real estate developer in Vietnam. We will
continue to build more homes that are
of high quality and value. I would also
like to express my gratitude to the local
authorities, Khang Dien, our partner for
this project, as well as our contractors and
consultants who have contributed to the
successful completion of the structural
(L to R) CEO of CapitaLand Vietnam, Mr. Chen Lian Pang; Executive Director of Mitsubishi
Estate Asia, Mr. Masaya Tamatsuka; Group Deputy CEO of CapitaLand Limited, Mr. Olivier Lim;
Chairman and General Director of Khang Dien Investment and Housing Development Joint Stock
Company, Mr. Ly Dien Son; Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City Real Estate Association, Mr. Le Hoang
Chau; President & Group CEO of CapitaLand Limited, Mr. Lim Ming Yan; Consul-General of the
Republic of Singapore in Ho Chi Minh City, His Excellency Pong Kok Tian; Chairman and CEO of
COFICO, Mr. Le Dang Xu; Deputy Chairwoman of Binh Trung Dong Ward, Ms. Huynh Thi Thanh
Thao; Deputy CEO of CapitaLand Vietnam, Mr. Yip Hoong Mun at the topping out ceremony of
PARCSpring.
work for PARCSpring.

PARCSpring offers two- and threebedroom units, furnished in earthly tones
for a pleasant living atmosphere with
an open kitchen concept and a practical
interior layout design. Outside, a leisurely
stroll along the landscaped garden on the
first floor will lead residents to a riverside
park while a quick sojourn at the rooftop
garden on the 12th floor will take residents
to breathtaking views of their surroundings
and a quiet retreat away from the hustle
and bustle of the urban cityscape. Other
co m m u n a l f a c i l i t i e s s i t u ate d w i t h i n
the condominium compound include a
sheltered function area, outdoor exercise
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area, a multi-purpose lawn with trellis and

seating, a childrens play area and a foot
reflexology path.

PARCSpring is a recipient of Asia
Pacific Property Award 2012 Highly
Commended in High-rise Architecture.
This is a testament to CapitaLand s
commitment to building good quality
h o m e s w h i l e m e e t i n g t h e e s s e nt i a l
needs and affordability of the aspiring
Vietnamese.

C a p i t a L a n d V i e t n a m s f i r s t
residential project in Ho Chi Minh City is The
Vista, which was completed in September
2011 and has since been handed over to
homebuyers. n
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Broadway Malyans winning masterplan set to transform Kuala Lumpur

London, UK 1MDB (1Malaysia
Development Berhad) has appointed a
global team to partner with local planners
to create a game-changing masterplan for
Bandar Malaysia, Malaysia.

The team is led by global
architecture, urbanism and design
practice Broadway Malyan, supported
by world-class design and engineering
teams from Arup and Sinclair Knight Merz,
in collaboration with local planner Arah
Rancang Malaysia.

The winning team was selected
from a total of six finalists based on concept
proposals, which perfectly captures the
essence of 1MDBs vision and commitment
for a mixed-use development that will
help transform Kuala Lumpur into one
of the worlds best global cities.

The appointment is the
culmination of a comprehensive
multi-stage international masterplan
competition organised by the Malaysian
Institute of Planners (MIP). The winning
team was chosen by a panel of local and
international experts in real estate and
urban planning. The idea and design
competition attracted participation
from well-known local and international
planning teams who competed in three
rounds of eliminations.

1MDB Real Estate Sdn Bhd Chief
Executive Officer Dato Azmar Talib said:
The winning design best represents
1MDBs vision and fundamentals for
the development of Bandar Malaysia.
Broadway Malyan and Arah R ancang
Malaysias concept masterplan provides
a strong foundation for the next stage,
w h i c h i s to f u r t h e r d e ve l o p B a n d a r
Malaysia to become the benchmark for
sustainability and liveability in the region,
in line with the national vision of making
Kuala Lumpur the worlds top 20 most
liveable cities by 2020.

MIPs past president and Bandar
Malaysia International Masterplan
Competition Head Khairiah Talha said:
The submissions were mostly of very high
calibre, but Broadway Malyan and Arah
Rancang Malaysias entry stood out for its
inclusion of an innovative approach that
is the masterplans software, where the
communities themselves will help shape
a cohesive and dynamic environment in
Bandar Malaysia.

MIP is very proud to collaborate
with 1MDB on this project to fulfil a
national aspiration. We are very pleased
with the panels choice and are confident
that Broadway Malyan and Arah Rancang
Malaysia will be able to deliver a visionary
masterplan fitting a global city which
Bandar Malaysia aims to be.

The 196-hectare Bandar Malaysia is
envisioned to be one of the most desirable
environments to live, learn, work and play
in the Asian region. The strategic real estate
development project aims to combine
a vibrant mixed-use community with a
commercial district to foster creativity
and innovation. It will be an international

destination for culture and the ar ts
showcasing Malaysias diverse culture.

Dato Azmar said: Bandar Malaysia
will be an inclusive, public transit-oriented
c i t y t h at i s d e s i gn e d a s a wa l k a b l e
community through a series of safe, secure
and pleasant pedestrian and c ycling
networks, set against a backdrop of wellarticulated open spaces and greenery.
As part of 1MDBs commitment towards
providing affordable housing, Bandar
Malaysia aims to be the yardstick for
sustainable and affordable urban housing
within Malaysia.

Recent masterplans delivered
by Broadway Malyan include visions
fo r n e w c i t i e s i n A b u D h a b i ( a 6 8 0
hectare waterfront community of up to
55,000 inhabitants on Yas Island), Brazil
(Convida Suape a new city involving the
transformation of a 470 hectare area for
100,000 inhabitants) and Iraq (the 1010
project involving a 17 square kilometres
extension of Sadr City, Baghdad, and the
creation of New Sadr City). n

Grace Preprufe meets waterproofing challenge at $5.5 billion Msheireb Downtown Doha project
London, UK At the $5.5 billion Downtown Doha development in Qatar, Grace Construction Products Preprufe waterproofing membrane
has been specified to provide a proven, practical and reliable waterproofing solution.

Said to be the worlds first sustainable downtown regeneration project and designed and built by Msheireb Properties, the countrys
leading sustainable developer, the 76 acre development aims to blend traditional Qatari heritage with modern, sustainable technologies.
Preprufe offered the perfect waterproofing system combining outstanding watertightness, low environmental impact and long term
performance with a fast, simple application in temperatures regularly topping 40C.

Starting on site in 2010, approximately 300,000 square metres of Preprufe 300R waterproofing membrane has been applied
to prevent water penetration and migration around the developments extensive substructures. With the final phases of construction
set to commence in 2013, Grace will complete the application of over 600,000 square metres of Preprufe 300R to keep the landmark
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projec t water tight and on course for its 2016 completion date.

Designed with synthetic adhesive layers combined with a robust HDPE
film, Preprufe provides a permanent physical barrier that will protect each
structure against chloride and sulphate attack. Graces patented Advanced
Bond Technology enables concrete to aggressively adhere to Preprufe,
forming a unique intimate seal to prevent any water migration between the
waterproofing and the structure and substantially reduce the risk of leaks.

No other system on the market protects a substructure from the harmful
effects of water, vapour and gas more effectively than Preprufe. It can be
applied on wet substrates and is immediately trafficable after installation
without protective layers, which makes for fast and easy application. When
compared to traditional loose-laid PVC systems, Preprufe is more than
five times quicker with approximately 500 square metres laid in one day
compared to 60-100 square metres of PVC over the same time period.

To complete the comprehensive application, Grace supplied 100,000
Approximately 300,000 square metres of Preprufe 300R
waterproofing membrane has been applied to prevent water
square metres of Bituthene 8000 HC waterproofing membrane to deliver
penetration and migration around the Downtown Doha
complete structural protection against the water table and aggressive
developments extensive substructures.
ground conditions.

When complete, the project will comprise over 100 residential and commercial properties that reflect the culture and aspirations
of the people of Qatar. Designed to generate less waste, deliver long term cost savings and minimise its own carbon footprint, Msheireb
Downtown Doha will become an iconic landmark in Qatar whilst benefitting from the proven, market leading performance of the Preprufe
waterproofing solution from Grace. n
William Pedersen honoured with 2013 AIANY Medal of Honor

New York, New York, USA International architecture firm Kohn Pedersen
Fox Associates (KPF) announced that William Pedersen, FAIA, FAAR, the firms
founding design partner, was the recipient of the 2013 Medal of Honor by the
New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects during a ceremony at
Cipriani Wall Street in New York City on 17 April 2013.

In his acceptance speech, Mr Pedersen first commented that he would not
be there, accepting the honour, if it werent for his friend and partner, A. Eugene
Kohn, Chairman of KPF. He also thanked his wife of 52 years and the foundation
of his life, Elizabeth. Mr Pedersen went on to tell a story of his first visit to New
York City as a boy, and the foresight his father had to take him to Rockefeller
Center in hopes that his son would one day become an architect. Rockefeller
Center was created by a collaboration of strong and diverse personalities,
each responding to the challenging pressures which are brought to bear on a
complex work of commercial and civic architecture. Together, these individuals
created a remarkably poetic balance of humility and nobility. Their example of
collaboration has inspired me for over 40 years, he said.

Of particular concern to Mr Pedersen has been the development of
what he calls the fundamental building block of the modern city: the highrise
commercial office building. Throughout his career, he has systematically sought
ways for buildings of this seeminglymundane type to gesture and connect
to other participants so that each does not stand mutely in isolation from its
neighbours, but rather joins in an active architectural conversation with them.
He regards his accomplishments in this area of architectural pursuit as his most
substantial accomplishments. Presently, he is at work on Hudson Yards in New
York where his philosophical intentions for commercial buildings are being given
the ultimate test.

Mr Kohn noted the significance of Mr Pedersens commitment to enabling
the successful integration of tall buildings into the surrounding community: William Pedersen. Photo: Kristine Larsen
After Bill and I founded the firm with Shelly Fox in 1976, we sought to find a
way for the tall building to relate to the urban street wall, and to be a participant in the urban context. Our firm remains committed to
that concept and recognises the important role of tall buildings. This prestigious award is one Bill truly deserves and acknowledges his
success in making the tall building a more meaningful participant.

Since the firms inception, it has been Mr Pedersens intention to lead only a segment of the firms designs, thereby allowing
for the parallel development of other design partners and for his continued focus on each project he directs. This aspiration has led to
stimulating competition within the KPF design community and has allowed the firm to expand in capacity and dimension while still
maintaining design quality, particularly necessary since the advent of KPFs global practice. n
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Zaha Hadid wins the Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award 2013
London, UK Dame Zaha Hadid has been announced as the winner
of the 41st Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award.

Created in 1972 as a tribute to Madame Clicquot, the Veuve
Clicquot Business Woman Award champions the success of business
women worldwide who share the same qualities as Madame
Clicquot: her enterprising spirit, her courage and the determination
necessary to accomplish her aims. It is the first international award
created specifically to recognise the contribution that women have
made to business life and is now regarded as the Oscar for female
entrepreneurs and business leaders.

Veuve Clicquot owes its extraordinary reputation to a
remarkably modern woman: Madame Clicquot. Married in 1798 to
Franois Clicquot, owner of a Champagne business, and widowed
at 27, she took control of the business and was one of the first
women to lead a company of men. Proud and strong-willed, she
always demanded only one quality, the finest.

Dame Zaha has grown to become one of the most influential
architects in the world. With her firm, Zaha Hadid Architects, she
has designed many of the most renowned buildings around the
globe such as the MAXXI Museum in Rome and the Guangzhou
Opera House in China. Her critically acclaimed works in the UK
include the London Aquatics Centre for the 2012 Olympics and
the Evelyn Grace Academy in Brixton, the Riverside Museum in
Glasgow and the Maggies Centre in Kirkcaldy. As well as shaping
the language of architecture, she has also been a role model for
female businesswomen in male dominated industries.

In 2004 she became the first female recipient of the Pritzker
Architecture Prize, the most prestigious prize in architecture. She
also won the Stirling Prize for two years running for her work in
Rome and London. She was awarded a CBE in 2002, and DBE in the
2012 Birthday Honours for services to architecture.

Alongside this, Dame Zaha has made an extraordinary
commitment to theoretical and academic work. Having taught at
the Architectural Association until 1987, she has held numerous
chairs and guest professorships at universities around the world. She
is currently a professor at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna
and Visiting Professor of Architectural Design at Yale University.

Dame Zahas commitment to philanthropy was also
recognised by the panel. Through Zaha Hadid Architects, she has
supported a number of charities through auctions and pro bono
work, including Maggies Centre, the NSPCC and Women for Women.
Dame Zaha Hadid, on receiving her award, said: Its hard to believe,
Photography courtesy of Veuve Clicquot
but its still difficult for women to break the business barrier. Through
perseverance and hard work, Ive been able to do so, but its been a
long struggle. When I started my career in architecture it was very
much a male dominated industry, but in recent years Ive seen a
growing number of talented female architects join the profession
and succeed. This Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award shines a
light on our achievements; and I hope it encourages more women
to continue with the profession.

Christina Jesaitis, Senior Brand Manager, Veuve Clicquot
said: Dame Zaha has made her mark across the globe with iconic
works that will inspire people for decades. Not only has she had a
huge impact on the world of architecture as a whole, but she has
demonstrated great zeal as businesswomen, growing Zaha Hadid
Architects successfully, adapting to change and demonstrating
fantastic CSR credentials. She displays the same passion and
determination that Madame Clicquot possessed over 200 years
ago. We are so grateful that Dame Zaha has accepted this award,
and as such, marking a stake in the ground for future generations
of entrepreneurs. n
KPF celebrates 10th anniversary of Roppongi Hills

New York, New York, USA International architecture firm Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) recently participated in the 10th
anniversary celebration of Roppongi Hills on April 25th, 2013.

Developed by Mori Building Co., Ltd. and constituting Japans most important urbanrenewal scheme since the postwar
era, Roppongi Hills is a 28acre development at the heart of the Tokyo, which has become one of the most influential mixeduse
developments in the world and a model for the future.

The U.S. Ambassador to Japan, Mr John V. Roos, gave the opening remarks at the anniversary event, congratulating Mori
Building Company and offering thanks to the late Mr Mori for being one step ahead and giving Tokyo a remarkable example of how
modern design can enrich city life. He commented, In the 10 years since Mr Mori realised this vision of designing Vertical Garden
City that offer housing, office and retail spaces, complemented by parks, his Roppongi Hills complex has transformed this area into
Tokyos most coveted business centre.

According to KPF Managing Principal Paul Katz, We worked on Roppongi Hills for 14 years, and it helped form a great part of
our ideas on urbanism. The collaboration with Mr. Mori was unique, and this celebration was touched with the sadness of his passing a
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year ago. But all can agree that his contribution

to Tokyo is unparalleled.

A hub for new cultural creation and
information dissemination where people from
around the world gather in an atmosphere
of intercultural exchange, Roppongi Hills
represents a reformation of the concept of urban
functionality in Japan, and stands as a model of a
global city in the 21st century. 420 million people
have visited Roppongi Hills since its opening in
2003, and the art museum alone drew 12 million
visitors in the same period. On average, 100,000
people visit the complex each weekday, while
130,000 visit each weekend day.

Equipped with cuttingedge ultra
highspeed information network facilities,
the ultraskyscraper, the Roppongi Hills Mori
Tower, is built according to a comprehensive
earthquake resistant design and offers state
oftheart security functions. The facilities
Roppongi Hills. Photo: Mori Building Ltd
proved especially valuable and resilient during
the recent Great East Japan Earthquake, when many people fled to Roppongi Hills for safety and shelter. The complex also houses the
380room Grand Hyatt Tokyo hotel and over 200 shops and restaurants. n
KONE celebrates opening of KONE Park manufacturing and R&D site in Kunshan, China
Helsinki, Finland KONE celebrated the
official opening of its new KONE Park
manufacturing site, engineering facility
and research and development (R&D)
centre in the Kunshan New and Hi-tech
Industrial Development Zone in Eastern
China today. At some 240,000 square
metres, the purpose -built KONE Park
includes three elevator factories and an
escalator factory, and is KONEs largest
manufacturing unit in the world.

We are proud of the Kunshan KONE
Park, which enables us to better meet our
customers needs in China, the rest of Asia,
and, indeed, the rest of the world, said
Heikki Leppnen, Executive Vice President,
KONE New Equipment Business. While
China is by far the single biggest market
for new elevators and escalators, products
from Kunshan are also exported to more
than 90 countries.

The opening ceremony was
attended by Finnish Foreign Trade Minister
Alexander Stubb, Kunshan Mayor Lu Jun,
as well as KONE Chairman Antti Herlin, and
KONE President and CEO Matti Alahuhta.

KONE Park was planned according
to KONEs global supply network needs and
the lean manufacturing principle, aimed
at maximizing efficiency and eliminating
waste. Emphasis has also been on further
reducing energy and water use as well as
the units carbon footprint. KONE Park was
constructed according to modern green
building standards and aims to earn a
Overview of KONE Park manufacturing and R&D site in Kunshan. Photo: KONE
LEED Gold green building certification.

The new site, which began
operations in phases during 2012, is
located close to the Suzhou-Shanghai
Expressway, enabling good connections to
both suppliers and customers. It replaces
an older facility, which has also been
located in Kunshan and has included both
elevator and escalator production as well
as research and development.

The three new Kunshan elevator
module factories produce elevator cars,
elevator electrification products and

elevator motors. The escalator factory
produces both commercial and heavyduty escalators as well as horizontal
and inclined autowalks. KONE Park also
includes one of KONEs eight global
R&D centres. A new high-rise test tower
is under construction at the expanded
Kunshan R&D site. The tower supports
the development of KONEs People Flow
solutions for skyscrapers and will be
opened in 2014. n
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BAU 2013: A complete success for DORMA

DORMAs stand at BAU 2013 welcomed visitors from 76 countries, with business contact numbers up 20 percent compared to 2011 show.
Ennepetal, Germany BAU 2013
impressively underpinned its reputation
as one of the worlds foremost trade shows
for architecture, materials and systems,
with a rise in international visitor numbers
adding to the kudos. And this increasingly
international mix was also apparent at
the 850 square metres DORMA booth.
In the course of the six days of BAU, the
stand played host to architects, planners,
specifiers, designers, fabricators and
installers from a total of 76 countries.
The influx from abroad contributed to a
rise of 20 percent in recorded business
contacts, as compared to DORMAs figures
for BAU 2011.

The booths allure derived not
only from its impressive t wo -storey
architecture, but also from the DORMA
Forum at which guest speakers of renown
offered a range of presentations with
titles such as The Future of Architecture,
Barrier-free Access in Architecture, and
Building Information Modeling.

While the bare figures offer some
indication of the interest levels generated,
it was the positive resonance among the
trade visitors to the display mix and the
system suppliers new brand identity that
was the real sensation. If youre appearing
at BAU, you really do have to put your best
foot forward. And I think that, with our new
brand identity and our exhibition stand, we
were eminently successful on that score.
Many of our visitors were impressed by the
consistency and creativity with which we
are able to bring the DORMA brand to life,
said Mario Dreismann, VP Group Marketing
Thomas Wagner, CEO of the DORMA Group, together with the DORMA Ladies in Red featured in the
recent branding campaign. Photo: DORMA
and Sales of the DORMA Group.

In keeping with DORMAs show
motto, From Today to Tomorrow, the
upper floor of its booth was entirely
given over to designs and product studies
aligned to the future. And these attracted
huge interest. Quite justifiably, our
customers expect us as a premium provider
to offer viable concepts for the access
solutions of tomorrow. Not for nothing is
Innovation one of our five brand values,
and its one that we intend to live up to in
the years to come, assured DORMA Group
CEO, Thomas P. Wagner.

T h e c o m p a ny h a s a l s o m a d e
Reflecting DORMAs BAU 2013 slogan From Today to Tomorrow, the companys
stand had two levels creating an eye-catching showcase of the new brand.
Photo: DORMA
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enormous advancements in the

sustainability stakes. During this years
BAU, the IBU (Germany s institute for
c o n s t r u c t i o n a n d t h e e nv i ro n m e n t )
presented DORMA with EPD certificates
per ISO 14025 and EN 15804 for total
of ten products. Environmental product
declarations have thus now been issued
for the product groups Door Closers, Swing
Door Operators, Sliding Door Operators
and Movable Walls. Further proof positive,
then, of DORMAs success in consolidating
its claim as the trusted global partner for
premium access solutions and services
enabling better buildings. n
The access concepts of the future that were on display here included a
revolving door with an extremely flat, noiseless direct-drive operator (no
gearbox) that affords architects and specifiers new options with respect
to design and installation. The low-profile operator system likewise
enables elegant ceiling constructions, making complicated ground work
for installing an underfloor operator a thing of the past. Photo: DORMA
NEWS
World
Avire chooses Dewhurst as Hong Kong distributor

Amersham, Bucks UK Leading provider of lift safety and communication systems
Avire has chosen Dewhurst as its supplier in Hong Kong and Macau.

Dewhurst has manufactured quality lift components for over 90 years
and will now supply light curtains from Avires Memco and TL Jones brands.

We are very excited about this partnership, said Eric Fung, Dewhursts
general manager. We feel that a market like Hong Kong, where there are many
prestigious buildings, will welcome state-of-the-art equipment. When it comes
to light curtains, Memco leads the way with the Panachrome range.

Andy Harbidge, Avires sales & marketing director, added: We look forward
to working with Dewhurst to develop the Hong Kong market. They were a logical
and easy choice of supplier, given our current distribution relationships with
them in the UK and Australia.

Dewhurst is probably best known for its high-quality push-button products, Dewhursts general manager Eric Fung in front of the
company building in Hong Kong.
often sold under the Dupar brand. With its office and warehouse located in central
Kowloon, the company can easily supply goods to all of Hong Kongs lift companies. n
Phoenix Solars Singapore subsidiary is engineering solar power plants in Thailand with a peak power
totalling 36 megawatts
Sulzemoos, Germany Solarco Co Ltd signed a contract on 12 April 2013 with a banking consortium to finance the construction of solar
power plants in Thailand totalling 72 Megawatt peak (MWp). Phoenix Solar Pte Ltd, the Singapore-based subsidiary of Phoenix Solar AG
won the contract to design 36MWp of these power plants including the supply of solar modules, inverters and cables. The construction
work for this large project has already begun, and Phoenix Solars fulfilment of the conditions precedent to offshore financing now
provides the necessary financial security to complete the project.

The financing consortium comprises the Asian Development Bank, Kasikorn Bank and Bangkok Bank.

Solarco Co. Ltd is a joint venture between Yanhee Solar Power Company Limited (Yanhee) and Electricity Generating Public
Company Limited (EGCO). The JV is led by EGCO, an energy utility listed on Bangkoks stock exchange and Thailands first independent
power producer (IPP). EGCO currently owns and operates over 64MWac of solar projects, and plans to expand its renewable energy
portfolio to 300MWac by 2015. Yanhee is also an experienced solar power plant developer. It owns the majority stake in an SPV where
Phoenix Solar and local partner Process Engineering Services Co. Ltd (PESCO), designed and constructed two solar power plants totalling
16MWp. The projects were connected to Thailands grid in August 2012.

Phoenix Solar Singapore is again collaborating closely on this major project with PESCO, a Thai company with over 27 years of
experience in the M&E sector. Phoenix Solar is responsible for planning the three power plants and for delivering solar modules, inverters
and cables, while PESCO supplies the substructure and AC components, and carries out the building activities on site.

The contractual scope comprises the turnkey design, engineering, planning, procurement and the construction of three solar
power plants of 12MWp each in the provinces of Suphanburi and Nakhonpathom. Upon completion, around 144,000 crystalline REC
Solar solar modules and 36 SMA central inverters will generate approximately 56,000 megawatt hours of solar electricity per year. This
is enough clean electricity to supply some 23,000 Thai households.

Mr Pongsapat Theppratuangthip, Senior Vice President Domestic Business Development at EGCO commented, We needed to
rely on an experienced team for this project. Both Phoenix Solar and PESCO enjoy an excellent reputation here in Thailand, blending a
solid combination of international design and engineering expertise with local construction and management know-how.

It is rewarding to see the confidence of investors and lenders in the Phoenix-PESCO team to develop durable and high performance
solar power plants, said Christophe Inglin, Managing Director of Phoenix Solar Pte Ltd.

A major focus of our operations is currently on the strong growth regions in Asia and the US, said Dr. Bernd Khler, Chief Executive
Officer of the parent company Phoenix Solar AG. The Solarco project is testament to the strategic direction we have taken and lays an
important foundation for our further growth in this market. n
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Green Building Councils
Green Building Council Italia promotes COAST EXPO and the GREEN COAST AWARD
Rovereto, Italy The Green Building
Council Italia is promoting the Green Coast
Award at the upcoming Coast Expo 2013.
Green Coast Award

Green Coast Award has the target to
focus on projects and initiatives, ongoing
or developed during last 12 months before
the event, interesting from sustainability
point of view and realized around coastal
areas, ports and marines, coastal touristic
buildings. Evaluation will follow a holistic
approach, developed with Green Building
Council Italias cooperation, that will
include some criteria: methodology,
sustainable site, sustainable buildings and
infrastructures (in terms of energy and
water efficiency, materials and resources,
environmental quality), innovation and
certification. Best proposals will be part of
the official session (oral presentation) that
will take place on the 19 September, in the
afternoon. All selected proposals will be
insert in the digital book of abstract and will
be exposed for free into the poster session
during the three days (poster dimension:
70x100).

Submission Instruction
The abstracts should be in Italian or
English, and edited according with the
template that must be required at info@
coastexpo.com. The papers up to 4 pages
(plus 2 for figures) must contain: title,
Coast Expo
Coast Expo, the most qualified event
in Italy dedicated to coastal zone
management and protection takes
place from 18th to 20th S eptember
2 0 1 3 a t Fe r r a r a Fi e r e C o n g r e s s i , i n
parallel with RemTech Expo 2013, the
most specialsed expo dedicated to
remediation technologies and territory
requalification.

Coast Expo is in the fourth edition
and represents now a meeting point
and forum for Public Administrations,
Research Institutions, Universities,
Engineering Companies and Consultants,
Operators, Organisations, at national
and international level. The conference
programme proposes a lively and
constructive debate, on current topics
and open to new themes: coastal
protection and development, sediment
management, soft coastal defense,
mor phodynamic monitor ing, coastal
e m e rg e n c i e s, R I T MA R E Fl a g Pro j e c t,
Marine Strategy Directive and Green Coast
Award (Poster & Case Studies).
name of author/s (communications will

be routed to the first name), all references
of Entity/Company (address, city, state,
province, postal code, telephone, fax
and e-mail address) and clearly indicate
the main elements of sustainability and
innovation, the expected benefits and the
status of execution, following checklist
multicriteria.

Completed forms have to be
submitted by 31 May 2013 at info@
coastexpo.com. Some information and
i nte grat i ve n o te s co u l d b e re q u e s t.
The communication regarding the
selected paper to par ticipate as oral
presentation to the conference and to
the poster session will be sent by 30 June
2013.

For more information, contact
Eng. Mauro Roglieri at tel (+39) 0532
909495 and 900713; fax (+39) 0532
976997 or e-mail info@coastexpo.com. n
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