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'Weaving Love' 3D Printed Metal Pavilion

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Description

“Weaving Love," nestled in the wedding garden of the Tseung Kwan O Immigration Headquarters, was the first large-scale 3D printed metal pavilion in a Government project. The project merged technology and art to create an intimate, cozy and romantic environment for newlyweds and their guests.

The design drew inspiration from the elegance of a bridal veil gently billowing in the breeze. The pavilion served not only as a photo backdrop but also provided various immersive spatial experiences. Its pattern featured 1,312 unique heart-shaped designs, symbolizing the couple´s wholehearted commitment to love.

The wavy tubes undulated in an orderly manner, as if stirred by the wind. They served not only as expressive forms but also as daylight reflection devices to create varying lighting effects. The interplay of light and shadow wove through the reflections, resembling a three-dimensional abstract oil painting.

The beauty of "Weaving Love" lay in its balance of aesthetics, practicality in fabrication, durability, and structural safety. It showcased how unprecedented complexity in architectural geometries could be realized through advanced technology. The project transformed cold, rigid, and industrial materials into an artistic and organic piece of architecture.

In addition to creating a unique spatial experience, the project successfully reduced material waste by over 80%, construction time by 70% and costs by 50% compared to conventional building methods.

 

Awards

HKIA Annual Award 2024
Special Award - Technology or Innovative Architecture
ArchSD Annual Award 2024
Special Award - Buildability
Special Award - Innovative Design 

Project Data

Location
UG, Administration Tower, Tseung Kwan O Immigration Headquarters, 61 Po Yap Road
Type
Leisure and Cultural
Completion Year
2024
Client
Immigration Department, HKSAR Government
Site Area
N/A
GFA
N/A

Project manager

Project Manager :
Architectural Services Department, HKSAR Government
Architect :
Architectural Services Department, HKSAR Government
Landscape Architect :
Architectural Services Department, HKSAR Government
Structural Engineer :
Wong Pak Lam & Associates Consulting Engineers & Architect Ltd.; The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Quantity Surveyor :
C.S. Toh & Sons & Associates Limited
Main Contractor :
Hip Hing Construction Co. Ltd.