On January 8, The A&D Awards officially announced the shortlist for the 2025 awards. City University of Hong Kong 3M Tunnel Refurbishment designed by QUAD Studio has been shortlisted for the Best Education award in the Interior Design category.
City University of Hong Kong 3M Tunnel Refurbishment
The 3M Tunnel is the primary link between Festival Walk and City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)’s main campus. As the designers of the 3M Tunnel, our aim is for visitors to not only gain an understanding of the university’s current developments but also be inspired by the space itself. We aspire to incorporate cutting-edge technology into the design, pushing the boundaries of future exhibitions by seamlessly integrating research content with an artistic approach.
Guiding this journey is the CityU DNA—a ribbon-like motif inspired by the CityU logo design—woven seamlessly along the ceiling and floor. At the tunnel’s entrance, an interactive LED panel invites visitors to engage with a dynamic CityU logo. Spanning over 50 meters, the tunnel’s walls will be lined with floor-to-ceiling LED displays, transforming the space into a captivating, immersive environment.
The launch on 21 May 2025 of the “Tunnel of Future Innovations”, which links CityUHK with Festival Walk, featured Hong Kong’s first-ever tunnel fashion show with an array of interactive digital experiences. This “Tunnel of Future Innovations” initiative cultivates local roots with a global reach, showcasing Hong Kong’s creative flair and cultural vibrancy as an international tourism hub.
Since its inception, the A&D Awards has become one of the most prestigious awards in the Asia Pacific region. With the Perspective magazine's international panel of judges and rigorous evaluation criteria, it has set a respected benchmark for the architectural and interior design industry and has become a leading design trendsetter that is widely recognized and respected both locally and internationally.
Read more about City University of Hong Kong 3M Tunnel Refurbishment here:
https://thequadstudio.com/article/TunnelofFutureInnovation-CityUniversityofHongKong
