Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) aspires to become one of the world’s leading cultural institutions committed to the study and appreciation of Chinese art and culture, while advancing dialogue among world civilisations through international partnerships. The museum was designed under a comprehensive sustainability framework, focusing on decarbonisation, resource management, state of the art wellbeing and visitor experience. Series of innovative features were adopted, including of using high efficiency refrigerant chiller systems, solar thermal water heating systems to maximise the use of renewable energy, high-performance acoustic façade design to reduce the impact of noise generated by activities in the vicinity, adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) throughout the design, fabrication and installation phases, minimising defects, improving accuracy and efficiency and ensuring quality visual effects. This museum building aims to serve as an iconic model for sustainable art and cultural facilities under the sub-tropical climate of the West Kowloon Cultural District.