InPark Secret Community Garden by Architectural Services Department Hksar |
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| DESIGN NAME: InPark PRIMARY FUNCTION: Secret Community Garden INSPIRATION: The former park in the site, which was hardpaved ball courts, was built in 1973 serving mainly factory workers at the time. Being one of the past major manufacturing centres in Hong Kong, Kwun Tong was occupied by large factories and godowns. But due to recent economic development, the area transforms into a business district. The existing playground can no longer meet the community needs. Being the only breathing lung and urban connecting space of the area, InPARK aims to provide more flexible leisure space and diverse greenery for multi-generations in the district. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project is to turn a tiny open space surrounded by high-dense commercial buildings into a secret garden for the public to enjoy, play and sit. It comprised of a gentle-sloped central green lawn, a half basketball court, a multi-purposed stage, shelters, exhibition kiosks and supporting office and toilet facilities. Surrounding the central lawn, we installed seven sets of public artworks for the celebration of the industrial past of the area. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: It sublimes the memory and history of the local district and catalyzes the transformation of the adjacent buildings. The surrounding commercial buildings and the commercial development are opening up their own doorways to the InPARK. The rebirth of InPARK gives rise of a refreshing vibe to the district and adopts to the changing lifestyle of the local people. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: Planning & Design Time: 2 Years; Construction Time: 2 Years; Project Location: Kwun Tong, Kolwoon, Hong Kong SAR, China. |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: InPark develops from a concept that relates to the integration of urban context and organic natural forms of landscaping in the park. We set the toilet block and park office at the sides to provide screening of the outside urban activities. In the midst of the park, a gradually sloped lawn is created contrasting the hard edges of the surrounding tall buildings, visitors are free to run and play on this open ground. Surrounding the lawn, a mix of native trees are planted to create a soft boundary of seasonal colours. Layering of spaces is created by using metal screens and translucent glass louvres to delineate between the toilets and the garden to enhance the transitional experience between the semi-open and semi-enclosed. Seven award-winning artworks are designed to interact with the park users in different creative ways to celebrate the glorious industrial past of the manufacturing industries. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Completion Year: 2019; Site Area: 8,480 sqm. TAGS: Public Arts, Industry, The Creation of Spirit, Urban Transformation, Hong Kong Park, Oasis, Hub, Central Lawn, Seasonal Flowers, RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Public Consultation and Urban Researches on the "Industrial Cultural Studies in East Kowloon District" was done to study and document the variety of Industrial Culture, Architecture, History and Story of Kowloon Bay and Kwun Tong. Insights are drawn into developing urban strategies to the interfaces with the adjacent developments and inclusion of Community, History and Arts in the development of the park. CHALLENGE: A open call of public artworks of seven different categories are initiated to invite local artists to crystallize the "spirit of industry" into the making of this public space. ADDED DATE: 2020-06-18 06:43:49 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : Thomas WAN, Edward WONG, Yannis CHAN, Chandler LAM IMAGE CREDITS: Photo/ Video Credit: Image 28 and 1km studio |
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NAME: The Leisure and Cultural Services Department, Hong Kong PROFILE: The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), is a department in the Government of Hong Kong. It provides leisure and cultural activities for the people of Hong Kong and manages various public facilities around Hong Kong including public libraries, swimming pools, and sports centres. |
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Inpark Secret Community Garden by Architectural Services Department Hksar is Winner in Urban Planning and Urban Design Category, 2020 - 2021.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Architectural Services Department Hksar. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Architectural Services Department Hksar. |
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