3.1
Retrofitting existing buildings to become new shopping
malls and shop spaces
Retrofitting of existing shopping malls is not uncommon in Hong Kong. Often, old malls are renovated to provide a new
‘look’ to attract more shoppers or to accommodate a new rental strategy. Arcade layout, circulation planning, the building
appearance and its interior design are often changed during retrofitting. But apart from what is seen on the surface,
retrofitting provides an excellent opportunity to make the shopping mall more environmentally friendly and save costs on
future electricity bills.
Figure 39 Retrofitting of Lok Fu Plaza, Lok Fu
(Source: The Link Management Limited)
Figure 40 Retrofitting of Leung King Plaza, Tuen Mun,
New Territories
(Source: The Link Management Limited)
3
Planning for shopping malls and shop spaces
3.1
Retrofitting existing buildings to become new shopping malls and shop spaces
Hong Kong Green Building Council 73
