#public space
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Project • By LAAB Architects • Parks/Gardens
Revitalization of Tsui Ping River
Revitalization of Tsui Ping River is a one-kilometer-long urban design project, transforming a drab and musty Kwun Tong nullah into an ecologically sustainable Tsui Ping River in Hong Kong.
In the past, this concrete nullah was designed solely for drainage discharge purposes, lacking in ecological value and vitality. Through ecological, landscaping, and environmental upgrading works, the project creates quality public spaces, realizing the vision of “Rivers in the City”.
Cynthia Kuo of LAAB
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Enhancing the water body and cultivating natural habitat in the cityA Smart Water Gate is installed to regulate the water levels during typhoon seasons and prevent the river from drying up during low tides. Ecological devi... More
Nanyang Old Town Public Space Renewal
Located in the old town of Nanyang, this public space renewal project addresses a familiar urban condition: high building density, limited open space, and a growing disconnect between inherited built fabric and contemporary community needs. The site, covering 2,135 square metres, was once an abandoned public granary complex dating to the early years of China’s planned economy. Comprising eight buildings with traditional grey-tile sloping roofs and a mix of wood, brick, and rammed earth, the complex had suffered extensive collapse and neglect. Over time, parts of the site had been informally occupied for storage and small-scale cultivation, further fragmenting an already damaged environment.
Wu Qingshan
Working within a tight bud... More