Kai Tak Station Square
Station Square is located at the heart of Kai Tak. It acts as a connector to adjacent urban development and existing historical context. Being the biggest urban square in Hong Kong, the project is designed to provide a sequence of urban spaces that embody different public activities, such as festive events, children plays, lawn bowling, sports, etc, manifesting itself as “a place for people”.
Station Square also acts as a green breathing space in the vibrant neighbourhood. Through creating natural wind corridors in a low density area, it encourages flow of natural breezes across the square. In addition, the concept of “Canopy of Tree” of the project not only gives an identity to it, but also provides large natural shaded spaces for public to enjoy as well. This abundant landscaped area, including rain gardenand boawale planter, also allows better management of storm water. Furthermore, the extensive greenery coverage and large water bodies in Station Square also improve the mirco-climate by mitigating heat island effect at district level. As an urban oasis amidst the dense urban fabric, Station Square creates an unique habitat for various creatures.
Key Features
Station Square is the biggest urban square in Hong Kong for holding a variety of activities, such as festival events. It accommodates a wide range of facilities including, lawn bowling green, children play areas, cycling grounds etc.
Main water features in Station Square are designed adjacent to the existing Kai Tak River to form an urban oasis and all are connected to main event spaces by a covered walkway.
“Canopy of Trees" creates strong identity by unique square-shaped trees, providing sufficient natural shading.
Extensive greenery and water bodies help mitigating heat island effect. Rows of trees and plants are carefully placed as visual relief and green-linkage for the residential areas and Kai Tak Sports Park.
The concept of "sponge city" is introduced through providing abundant landscaped areas, integrated with the design of rain garden and bioswale, for better management of storm-water. Innovation technology, including soil cells and underground tree guying system, and innovation ideas, pet-inclusive and cycling-inclusive concept, are implemented to achieve a new chapter of urban space.
Facts & Figures
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Energy-efficient features and renewable energy technologies including photovoltaic (PV) panels and solar powered light fittings contribute to 4.5% of annual energy reduction.
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