FEHD Skylight Market, which is a temporary market commissioned in December 2020 in Tin Shui Wai, was built through the close and collaborative partnership between FEHD and ArchSD. With the aim to offer an additional choice to the public in purchasing fresh food early, we endeavoured to shorten the overall project lead time of FEHD Skylight Market as much as practicable. Thanks to ArchSD for its continuous support and professional advice on sustainable and innovative solutions throughout the planning, design, construction and commissioning phases – the project was successfully completed in about one year despite amidst the pandemic.

ArchSD demonstrated a high standard of professionalism and dedication at different stages of the project. During the planning stage, ArchSD displayed foresight and liaised closely with various works departments and relevant organisations in an efficient manner with a view to sorting out possible technical issues and exploring effective solutions together. This was crucial to getting the project ready for proceeding to the construction stage within a short period of time. Apart from the liaison work from a technical perspective, ArchSD also provided full support and joined FEHD in the consultation with stakeholders on the project, including meeting with stakeholders and consultation with Yuen Long District Council, etc. With a good understanding of the positioning of public markets as one of the major sources of purchasing fresh provisions for the general public, which should be kept decent, clean, neat and tidy without being unduly upmarket, ArchSD placed market functionality, operational efficiency and user satisfaction high on the design agenda while adopting the concept of "place making" with the intention to create it as a place for leisure and gathering, enabling the market to serve a greater social function. To address concerns about public hygiene especially during the pandemic, ArchSD also introduced innovative features such as anti-fouling and antibacterial ceramic panels between market stalls, and nano-coating in ventilation areas to reduce dust accumulation.

With a view to commissioning the market as soon as possible, ArchSD proposed an up-stand foundation design to minimise excavation, which facilitated construction and reduced the construction time. We also appreciate ArchSD taking the initiative to embrace innovative construction methods including MiC and DfMA to overcome the challenges of a tight construction schedule.

We look forward to ongoing and close collaboration with ArchSD in other public facilities projects. We will continue to join hands with ArchSD to promote sustainability and provide quality facilities and services for the public.