{"id":5544,"date":"2026-11-03T14:04:09","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T06:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kmk.com.hk\/?post_type=product&p=5544"},"modified":"2026-11-03T14:10:04","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T06:10:04","slug":"one-soho-mong-kok","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/kmk.com.hk\/zh-hans\/project\/%e9%98%b2%e6%b0%b4%e7%b3%bb%e7%b5%b1%e5%b7%a5%e7%a8%8b\/one-soho-mong-kok\/","title":{"rendered":"One SOHO, Mong Kok"},"content":{"rendered":"

Project Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

One SOHO stands as a premier architectural landmark in the heart of Mong Kok, Kowloon\u2014recognized historically by Guinness World Records as one of the world\u2019s most vibrant and densely populated urban districts. This modern 26-story residential high-rise features 322 contemporary apartments situated above a dynamic three-story retail shopping mall. The landmark structure seamlessly blends high-end interior aesthetics with a striking glass-paneled facade, redefining the architectural landscape of urban Hong Kong.<\/p>\n

Technical Project Requirements & Substructure Challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n

Urban development in coastal and reclaimed environments presents severe structural durability risks. The One SOHO engineering framework demanded a highly reliable, long-term concrete waterproofing and corrosion-proofing system<\/strong> due to two primary environmental factors:<\/p>\n

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  1. High Groundwater Table:<\/strong> The project features a deep two-level below-grade basement car park subjected to continuous hydrostatic water pressure.<\/li>\n
  2. Reclaimed Land Vulnerabilities:<\/strong> Being constructed on reclaimed land, the surrounding soil and groundwater possess elevated chemical profiles that risk accelerating steel reinforcement corrosion and concrete degradation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    To ensure structural integrity, prevent water ingress, and mitigate chemical attack, the client required a high-performance integral waterproofing solution<\/strong> rather than relying solely on traditional external sheet membranes.<\/p>\n

    The Solution: Advanced Concrete Waterproofing Admixture<\/strong><\/p>\n

    To address these aggressive subsurface conditions, KMK Krystaline Add Plus 2.5<\/strong> supplied our specialized concrete waterproofing admixture<\/strong>, which was integrated directly into the concrete mix design during batching.<\/p>\n

    By utilizing an integral waterproofing admixture, the concrete itself becomes the primary water barrier. The active chemical components react within the concrete matrix to block capillary pores, micro-cracks, and tracts, effectively sealing the structure from within against high hydrostatic pressure.<\/p>\n

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    Key Performance Benefits Delivered:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Permanent Hydrostatic Resistance:<\/strong> Formed a continuous, lifetime barrier within the below-grade car park walls and rafts to resist heavy groundwater pressure.<\/li>\n
    • Corrosion Mitigation:<\/strong> Blocked the ingress of moisture and water-borne chemicals, protecting the internal steel reinforcement from the corrosive elements typical of HK reclaimed land.<\/li>\n
    • Construction Efficiency:<\/strong> Eliminated the extensive labor, time, and surface-preparation requirements associated with traditional external waterproofing membranes, accelerating the project timeline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Talk to Our Waterproofing Experts<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Are you designing a below-grade structure, basement car park, or high-rise in high-water-table zones? Contact KMK <\/strong>today for technical mix design consultations, waterproofing solutions, specifications, and professional concrete durability solutions in Hong Kong.<\/p>\n

      Whatsapp : +852 6255 8093 Phone: +852 2951 0988 Email: info@kmk.com.hk<\/p>\n

      Photo credit to Midland Realty (first photo)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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