Design Philosophy
The design is inspired by nature and for admiring nature. The curved ergonomics stargazing profile not just resembles the dynamics of the scenic shoreline of Sai Kung, but becomes a harmonic overtone of nearby landscape. A tranquil and comfortable spot for the busy Hong Konger to lie down and feel the beauty of the night sky at the middle of a country park trail. The light wood color with a touch of timber grain blends the design into Mother Nature.

As a counterpart to the vivid city, the project serves as a window to unveil the natural side of Hong Kong to local and tourist hikers. The conscious organic necklace-form respected the existing vegetation line of the abandoned campsite; which not just allows 360 degree gazing year round, but achieves zero tree felling during its construction. The ergonomically designed sectional profile with reflective tips, tripod-setting hard patch and embedded direction strips facilitate nightlong observations.

The Landscape
Amateur stargazers can lay on the ergonomically designed bench and gaze the sky with naked eyes with wide perspective. The central hard paved patch is design for setting up of professional stargazers’ tripods and long-exposure photography. Reflective direction marks are embedded on ground and serve as compass for orientation. The light color scheme and reflective highlights at panel tips and ends of the bench allow visibility of the facility at night even without torch illumination, which enhanced safety use of the premises.

Parametric with Modularity
Parametric design tools and 3D prototyping were used for formal exploration and fetching the optimum sitting module profiles. Modular, dry fixing connections and prefabricated designs were adopted for the project. Modules were fabricated off-site with high quality assurance. Fast on-site assembly ensures minimal disturbance to natural environment and hikers. Low-maintenance glass reinforced plastic was selected in view of its high durability and lightweight.