East Kowloon
Cultural Centre
The Art Connector: Infusing Culture into Urban Life
Transforming from a traditional precinct into a new cultural beacon, the East Kowloon Cultural Centre (EKCC) is a hub for all. Its “window of art” radiates creativity to neighbouring districts, while the elevated “Art-Link” pedestrian loop seamlessly connects artists with the daily flow of commuters.
The EKCC houses 5 performance venues of varying sizes accommodating diverse performances and events for art groups.
Serving as a chamber for idea collision, EKCC offers a culturally immersive environment where creativity, connectivity and vitality foster spontaneous interactions. The Main Foyer - an iconic crossroads connecting all venues – multi-level open spaces (including open deck and ground level plazas) provide a comfortable environment for the public.
Sustainability shaped every aspect of EKCC’s design, earning a Final Platinum Rating in the BEAM Plus New Buildings assessment. Passive strategies maximise natural lighting while renewable energy technologies (including photovoltaic panels, rainwater recycling and lift regenerative power system) reduce carbon emissions by about 22%. Early stage air ventilation assessments further optimise airflow through strategic adjustments to the building mass.
Key Features
The elevated Art-Link Foyer enhances urban connectivity through alternative routes, naturally weaving art and culture into commuters' daily journeys through an immersive public space.










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Achieved a Final Platinum Rating under the BEAM Plus New Buildings Version 1.1 assessment.
The sustainable building significantly enhances energy efficiency, conserves resources and improves occupant well-being, cutting annual electricity use more than 23%, reducing water consumption by about 57%, and achieving over 30% of site greenery coverage. Its IAQ Excellent Class certification further ensures healthy indoor air quality.
Rising from the site of the former 1960s Lower Ngau Tau Kok Estate, the EKCC addresses the community’s pressing demand for performance spaces. Its strategic location between Ngau Tau Kok Road and Kwun Tong Road transforms a transit zone into a culture hub where artists, students, theatregoers, general public and tourists converge daily.
