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{{Short description|Shopping centre in Kwai Fong, Hong Kong}}
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{{Infobox shopping mall
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'''Metroplaza''' (新都會廣場) is a [[shopping centre]] and office building in [[Kwai Fong]], [[Hong Kong]]. Opposite to [[Kwai Fong Station]] of [[MTR]], the mall is a shopping hub of adjacent areas of [[Kwai Fong]], [[Lai King]], [[Tsing Yi]] and [[Kwai Chung]]. While Metroplaza provides spacious shopping environment, another shopping centre [[Kwai Chung Plaza]] adjoining offers varieties of small shops.
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| address = 223 Hing Fong Road, [[Kwai Chung]], [[New Territories]], Hong Kong
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'''Metroplaza''' ({{zh|t=新都會廣場}}) is a [[shopping centre]] and office building developed by [[Sun Hung Kai Properties]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.shkp.com/en-US/our-business/hong-kong-properties/shopping-malls/metroplaza|title=Metroplaza|work=Sun Hung Kai Properties|access-date=27 May 2021}}</ref> officially opened in January 1993. It is located in [[Kwai Fong]], Hong Kong and is opposite to [[Kwai Fong station]] of [[MTR]]. The mall is a shopping hub of adjacent areas of [[Kwai Fong]], [[Lai King]], [[Tsing Yi]] and [[Kwai Chung]]. While Metroplaza provides spacious shopping environment, another shopping centre [[Kwai Chung Plaza]] adjoining offers varieties of small shops. The mall had undergone major renovation from 2014 to November 2017.


The mall is adjacent to [[Kwai Tsing Theatre]].
The mall is adjacent to [[Kwai Tsing Theatre]].


[[File:MetroPlaza Podium Pano 201408.jpg|center|thumb|500px|{{center|Plaza on Level 3 and Playground on Level 5 before renovation in 2014}}]]
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The two office towers, the [[Metroplaza Towers]], are uncomparably tall in the area of Kwai Fong and are therefore the landmarks of the area.
[[File:Metroplaza outdoor podium after renovation pano 201712.JPG|center|thumb|500px|{{center|New Plaza on Level 4}}]]

==Metroplaza Office Towers==
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The two Metroplaza Towers, are the tallest in the area of Kwai Fong and are therefore the landmarks of the area.

The towers are situated above the shopping centre. MetroPlaza Tower 2 is the taller of the two towers, rising 47 [[Storey|floors]] and {{convert|209|m|ft|0}} to the top of its decorative spire and logo.<ref name="EMP">{{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=metroplazatower2-hongkong-china|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629060152/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=metroplazatower2-hongkong-china|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 29, 2012|title=Metro Plaza Tower 2|accessdate=2008-07-15|publisher=Emporis.com}}</ref> The building was completed in 1992.<ref name="SKY">{{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=8692|title=Metroplaza Tower 2|accessdate=2008-07-15|publisher=SkyscraperPage.com}}</ref> It was designed by architectural firm [[Wong Tung & Partners]], and was developed by [[Sun Hung Kai Properties]].<ref name="EMP"/> MetroPlaza Tower 2, which stands as the 41st-tallest building in Hong Kong, is composed entirely of commercial office space.<ref name="SKY"/> The building is an example of [[postmodern architecture]].<ref name="SKY"/>

MetroPlaza Tower 1 has the same roof height and floor count as MetroPlaza Tower 2, but is significantly shorter due to the absence of a spire; the building does not even rank among the 100 tallest structures in the city. The tower rises 47 floors and {{convert|174|m|ft|0}} in height.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=metroplazatower1-hongkong-china|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070507084419/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=metroplazatower1-hongkong-china|url-status=usurped|archive-date=May 7, 2007|title=Metro Plaza Tower 1|accessdate=2008-07-15|publisher=Emporis.com}}</ref>

Tenants include: 16th Floor: Texwinca Holdings ({{lang|zh-Hant-HK|德永佳實業有限公司}}), the parent company of [[Baleno (Hong Kong)|Baleno]]<ref>"[http://www.texwinca.com/loc.asp Locations]." Texwinca Holdings. Retrieved on April 8, 2017. "16th Floor, Metroplaza, Tower II, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung, Hong Kong" - [https://web.archive.org/web/20141003015237/http://www.texwinca.com/loc.asp Chinese address]: "香港新界葵涌興芳路223號新都會廣場第二座十六樓"</ref>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
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File:MetroPlaza Void 201408.jpg|Metroplaza shopping centre Atrium
File:MetroPlaza Office Lobby 2016.jpg|Metroplaza Office Lobby
File:Metroplaza L3 after renovation 201712.jpg|Shops in Level 3
File:Metroplaza L5 Urban Farm 201809.jpg|Urban Farm on MetroPlaza Level 5
File:Metroplaza L5 Children Play Area 201809.jpg|Children Play Area on MetroPlaza Level 5
</gallery>

==See also==
*[[List of tallest buildings in Hong Kong]]

==References==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
{{commons|Category:Metroplaza|Metroplaza}}
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*[http://www.metroplaza.com.hk Metroplaza Home page]
*[http://www.metroplaza.com.hk Metroplaza Home page]
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Latest revision as of 17:27, 26 August 2024

For the development in Guangzhou, see Metro Plaza.
Metroplaza
新都會廣場
Metroplaza logo
Metroplaza office building
Map
LocationKwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong
Address223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong
Opening dateJanuary 1993; 32 years ago (1993-01)
DeveloperSun Hung Kai Properties
Public transit accessMTR Tsuen Wan line Kwai Fong station
Metroplaza
Traditional Chinese新都會廣場
Simplified Chinese新都会广场
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinXīndūhuì Guǎngchǎng
Yue: Cantonese
Jyutpingsan1 dou1 wui5 gwong2 coeng4

Metroplaza (Chinese: 新都會廣場) is a shopping centre and office building developed by Sun Hung Kai Properties,[1] officially opened in January 1993. It is located in Kwai Fong, Hong Kong and is opposite to Kwai Fong station of MTR. The mall is a shopping hub of adjacent areas of Kwai Fong, Lai King, Tsing Yi and Kwai Chung. While Metroplaza provides spacious shopping environment, another shopping centre Kwai Chung Plaza adjoining offers varieties of small shops. The mall had undergone major renovation from 2014 to November 2017.

The mall is adjacent to Kwai Tsing Theatre.

Plaza on Level 3 and Playground on Level 5 before renovation in 2014
New Plaza on Level 4

Metroplaza Office Towers

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The two Metroplaza Towers, are the tallest in the area of Kwai Fong and are therefore the landmarks of the area.

The towers are situated above the shopping centre. MetroPlaza Tower 2 is the taller of the two towers, rising 47 floors and 209 metres (686 ft) to the top of its decorative spire and logo.[2] The building was completed in 1992.[3] It was designed by architectural firm Wong Tung & Partners, and was developed by Sun Hung Kai Properties.[2] MetroPlaza Tower 2, which stands as the 41st-tallest building in Hong Kong, is composed entirely of commercial office space.[3] The building is an example of postmodern architecture.[3]

MetroPlaza Tower 1 has the same roof height and floor count as MetroPlaza Tower 2, but is significantly shorter due to the absence of a spire; the building does not even rank among the 100 tallest structures in the city. The tower rises 47 floors and 174 metres (571 ft) in height.[4]

Tenants include: 16th Floor: Texwinca Holdings (德永佳實業有限公司), the parent company of Baleno[5]

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  • Metroplaza shopping centre Atrium
    Metroplaza shopping centre Atrium
  • Metroplaza Office Lobby
    Metroplaza Office Lobby
  • Shops in Level 3
    Shops in Level 3
  • Urban Farm on MetroPlaza Level 5
    Urban Farm on MetroPlaza Level 5
  • Children Play Area on MetroPlaza Level 5
    Children Play Area on MetroPlaza Level 5

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Metroplaza". Sun Hung Kai Properties. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Metro Plaza Tower 2". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on June 29, 2012. Retrieved 2008-07-15.
  3. ^ a b c "Metroplaza Tower 2". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved 2008-07-15.
  4. ^ "Metro Plaza Tower 1". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on May 7, 2007. Retrieved 2008-07-15.
  5. ^ "Locations." Texwinca Holdings. Retrieved on April 8, 2017. "16th Floor, Metroplaza, Tower II, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung, Hong Kong" - Chinese address: "香港新界葵涌興芳路223號新都會廣場第二座十六樓"
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