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Stargazing Facilities at Sai Kung

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Description

Inspired by nature. Designed with nature. For admiring nature. The curved ergonomics stargazing profile not just resembles the dynamics of the scenic shoreline of Sai Kung, but also becomes a harmonic overtone of nearby landscape. The light wood color with a touch of timber grain blends the design into Mother Nature.

As a counter part to the vivid city, the design is a window to unveil the natural side of Hong Kong to local and tourist hikers, provoking a rethink of the image of Hong Kong. The conscious organic ring-form respected the existing vegetation line of the abandoned campsite; which not just allows 360 degree gazing year round, but achieved zero tree felling during its construction. The ergonomically designed sectional profile, reflective tips, tripod-setting hard patch and embedded direction strips facilitate nightlong observations.

Modular, dry fixing connections and prefabricated design were adopted for the project, Modules were fabricated off-site with high quality assurance. Fast on-site assembly ensures minimal disturbance to natural environment and hikers. Low-maintenance Glass Reinforced Plastic was selected for its high durability and lightweight.

Project Data

Location
Sai Wan, Sai Kung
Type
Leisure and Cultural
Completion Year
2019
Client
Architectural Services Department, HKSAR Government
Site Area
200 m2
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
Concept Designers :
Architectural Services Department, HKSAR Government
Quantity Surveyor :
Rider Levett Bucknall Limited
Structural Engineer :
APT Engineering Consultant Limited
Main Contractor :
Cheung Hing Construction Company Limited