Enhancing the harbour front, reshaping the spaces for good, caring for the elderly, sharing for public enjoyment.

This project opens up the fenced-off land underneath an overpass in Hong Kong for public enjoyment. Research has shown that an ageing population is one of the main concerns for Hong Kong. The project responds to this concern by suggesting a new programme: a masterplan that includes elderly housing and playgrounds, using the theory of reminiscence therapy. The role of the elderly is challenged – they are seen as not only care receivers, but also care givers.

The objectives of the project are to: bring back the fading ‘Tong Lau’ and colonial architecture; engage in intangible cultural heritage maintenance; challenge the elderly to be care givers; reconnect nature and the sea shore to the city through landscape.

Finally the project has developed an innovative and interesting façade that can provoke social interactions and exercise. The intent is to eventually expand the green landscape as well as the façade system to wider Hong Kong.