New Vision of Hong Kong’s Waterfront
Historically the development and reclamation of the harbour has separated the built environment from the natural one. With every period of reclamation, pedestrian access and flow to the waterfront has been greatly restricted. “Redefining Hong Kong’s Waterfront” aims to explore opportunities and propose an aspirational vision for Hong Kong’s Waterfront. This vision, by 10 DESIGN, attempts to redefine the waterfront by re-establishing urban connections, creating an attraction for residents and tourists alike, and testing innovative strategies to mitigate implications of future climate change. The goal is to turn Victoria Harbour into a lively waterfront destination for public enjoyment and reintroduce agriculture in the urban setting through modern applications.
“Redef ining Hong Kong’s Waterfront” is a visionary concept for Hong Kong that had developed from 10 DESIGN’s exhibition “Reclamation” at the Shenzhen- Hong Kong Biennale in 2013/2014. “Reclamation” led to several meetings with the Hong Kong Planning Department, the Civil Engineering and Development Department, key stakeholders of the Hong Kong 2030+ Implementation Plan, and multiple other government and private organizations regarding the implications of urban and vertical farming in Hong Kong.
In response to an invitation to the Wise City Symposium, organized by the French Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Hong Kong Government, on integrated waterfront design in Hong Kong, 10 DESIGN developed this concept further to address other master planning, resilience and urban issues along Hong Kong Central Harbourfront. Sean Quinn, Head of Sustainable Design with 10 DESIGN, commented: “’Redefining Hong Kong’s Waterfront’ is an iconic vision on how to establish a more ecological way of living through sustainability, innovation, and creativity.” Ted Givens, Design Partner with 10 DESIGN, added “This is truly a responsible urban design that addresses the exciting opportunities to bring back a vibrant Central Harbourfront to the residents and tourists of Hong Kong.”
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