VRC Renovation Project Portfolio

IIMT 3624 Architectual Studio II Unit Staff: Eve Siu-Tracy, Joseph P H Chan

renovation of victoria recreation club

embrace, embraced Project Portfolio 2015 Spring HWANG, Hsing-Chi 2012549864

Located by the seashore of Sai Kung, Victoria Recreation Club (VRC) is one of the first established clubs in Hong Kong. With a rich history of humanity and athletic activities, VRC witnessed the dynamics of social lives and the ups and downs in Hong Kong. At the present, VRC is also experiencing its own recession, with less visitors and a decrease in reserved campaigns, a pessimistic future is in sight. Initiated with case studies, analysis of VRC’s current situations and problem identification, the project is designed

to provide recommendations for future potentials of the club. Besides appearance and construction design, renewal in services and usages of venue is also included for the renovation of VRC—to once again entitle the club with its royal name.

EMBRACE, EMBRACED renovation of victoria recreation club, sai kung 1.0 ideation and inspiration 2.0 case study: elqui domos 3.0 site visit and analysis 4.0 design concept 5.0 ambiance atmosphere 6.0 site content 7.0 design essentials and problem solving 8.0 study of form 9.0 final work

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ideation and inspiration

andersen o'gorman / barclay & crousse / bohlin cywinski jackson / will bruder / eastern design / masaki endoh and masahiro ikeda / sean godsell / grose bradley / zaha hadid / steven holl

1.1 books/research for inspiration: 100 contemporary architecture design art and place moving image

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case study: elqui domos learnings from casre study: 1. the value of a purposed built architecture: what is the very reason that attract people to come and visit victoria recreation club?

2. site content: how to make use of the surrounding environment? how does it add value to the architecture as such?

standing on the barren hill of elqui domos valley, elqui domos relies heavily on the value of natural environment, which people visit the site year after year for the breathtaking scenery of starry night. just as people all over the world gather at this small valley for star gazing, how can the vistoria recreation club -- by certain selling point -- leads customers to walk out from the concrete jungle into the woods, the greens, and finally, the vast expanse of sea?

3. creation of a complete experience: apart from its visual and functional value, what else can the renovation project bring to its user?

(for the full case study, see Appendix 1)

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site visit and a n a l y s i s

(for the full group report, see Appendix 2)

3.1 photos of site visit 3.2 group report: site analysis

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d e s i g n c o n c e p t 0%

hk city center

sai kung pier

reception

5-acre of VRC

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100% sea/non-land (embrace)

4.1 diagrams of design concept: an experience of "embrace, embraced" 4.2 sketches of idea: site plan for the 5-acre area

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the renovation project presents the complete experience starting from customers' residence, which is likely to be somewhere in the city center of hong kong, to sai kung, to the 5-acre area of VRC and finally to the renovated building -- from the most enclosed, condensed area to the most natural, open space, and this sense will be take into consideration when designing the new construction as well as planning the surroundings and ambiance atmosphere for the entire project. in addition, instead of combining all the function and hotel rooms as a whole, I decide to separate them into different buildings, since escaping from the clamor of city and seeking for a tranquil state is an important share of the project, customers who visit the club are likely to look for a private and quiet space.

as for how to apply the design concept on the site, instead of merely focusing on the sea shore, I decide to make use of both the sea and the land side, which audiance are surrounded by the environment on the land side and at the same time embracing the sea view. after arriving at the 5-acre area of VRC, customers will first enter the reception area, which staffs will guide them through dense green area (consist of bamboo forest and woodlands) to the either event house, the hotel room or the VRC building. all of the new constructions will locate on the edge of the hill, and will be halfly rooted in the slope to be embraced by the landside, while embracing the best scene of the marine.

4.3 sketches of ideas: applying design concept on the event house

among all the buildings, the event house is considered to be the focal point of the renovation program. at this stage, functions and usesage of each level are briefly planned. and, to achieve the intent to embrace the seascape and to be embraced by the hill, I started to brainstorm with the outline of the plan.

secondly, I thought about the vertical dimension-- if part of the building is raised higher, this creates spaces that obtain better scenery. finally, I kept on brainstorming for the external form that provides a more interesting appearance on the surface.

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ambiance atmosphere

hotel room 1

event house

hotel room 2 & 3

reception

reception

5.1 movie scenes and ambiance atmosphere 5.2 imaginary sketchs on photos and scenes you see from the buildings

at this stage, I started to think about what the audiance will see when they walk through the whole area of VRC. on the left hand side are sketches of scenes that customers will experience when they take the path from the reception to each building, which they will go through the thick bamboo forest to the sparse woodland.

event house

hotel room 1

on the right hand side are imaginary sketches of how the site will look in the future when these new buildings are placed. in the last row are photos taken on each spot where the new buildings will be constructed, and these are the scenes one can enjoy at the reception, event house and hotel rooms respectively.

hotel room 2 & 3

event house floor plan site plan

5.3 Embrace, Embraced, Design Set 01: site plan, circulation, floor plan

site plan with landscaping

reception plan

site plan with circulation design set A

LG1: swimming pool

GF: gym room

1/F: multi-media room 2/F: meditation room

design set B

LG1: swimming pool

GF: gym room

1/F: multi-media room 2/F: meditation room

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s i t e c o n t e n t

6.1 site plan on map with contour line: location, simplified plan and section

to take site content into consideration for the design of site plan, I started with identifying concave slopes on the map, which enable the new buildings to be halfly rooted on the hill side while obtaining satisfying field of vision to enjoy the sea view. and these are the location while will be selected to construct the new buildings.

the second step is to consider the section design to align with the landscape. I started with sketching out the section of landscape on location for construction. sections are then designed in accordance and plans are slightly revised based on each section design.

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d e s i g n essentials to complete the design in more details, I list down the "service blueprint" of the renovation program, which is a tool often used in service marketing, by listing down every step customers take while they experience the serivce offerings to examine what venue needs to be created, what materials need to be prepared and how many staffs are needed and where they should be placed to provide services. I apply this tool to decide what are essential functions, rooms and equipemtns for each building.

LG: pool, changing room, storage enter entrance

changing changing room

place belongings locker counter

warm up a spare space near the pool

wet faucet

swim pool

rest shore arm chairs

swim pool

changing changing room

pick up belongings locker counter

leave exit

go to other floors stairs

Ground Entrance

2/F: Multi-media function room

enter entrance

find a movie desktop

get food and drinks food bar

find a seat seats

enjoy the movie water fountain drinks & food

find a book service counter

get food & drinks ladders

find a seat gym room

reading water fountain spare space

1/F: gym room, staff office, service counter, changing room enter entrance

changing changing room

place belongings locker counter

warm up a spare space near gym facilities

3/F: yoga and meditation room 7.1 planning the sotryline: customer services blueprint

get out of the pool ladders

enter entrance

changing changing room

place belongings locker counter

work out gym room

yoga meditation s p a r e space

rest water fountain drinks & food

rest water fountain drinks & food

(go to service counter) service counter

yoga meditation s p a r e space

leave exit

go to other floors stairs

ask for special athletic equipment ladders

changing changing room

leave exit

work out gym room

cool down water fountain spare space

go to other floors stairs

changing changing room

leave exit

go to other floors stairs

Q 0. design essentials of the entire project after understanding the what to be placed and what functions are required in the building, I then move on to figuring out the essential design elements of the building, to fit and combined all the rooms and functions in the building. the decision making is split into two parts, which starts with listing out the features and selling points of architecture, then comes up with what design elements should be apply to achieve these features. and the following are several sets of problem and solution developed through the design process.

7.2 design essential and problem solving: sketches and drawings

what features am I looking for in the buildings?

what elements should I apply to present these features?

1. g r e e n i n t h e b u i l d i n g t o blend in with the nature

1. c e n t e r c o u r t y a r d / a t r i u m

2. transparency to gain good view 3. h a l f - o p e n / o p e n s p a c e t o create ample, spacious feeling in limited area 4. g o o d

l i g h t i n g

5. r e d u c e t h e u s e o f w a l l s to create spacious sense

2. glass as material/french windows 3. b a l c o n y a n d t e r r a c e 4. deconstruction: break apart the building so each space becomes an individual instead of being packed together 5. make use of levels to reduce walls

Q 1. mezzanine design for ground entrance how do you encourage people to go down to LG defore going up to 1/f? attract people by the view (make the seascape enjoyable at the entrance)

Q 2. half-open/open space how do you create halfopen/open space, but not to be restricted by the shape of center court yard? apply terrace and balcony to puch space "outwards"

Q 4. good lighting how do you allow more lighting in the building?

(1) by applying transparent material, e.g. glass, and the usage of french windows sketch:

7.2 (cont'd) design essential and problem solving: sketches and drawings 7.3 Embrace, Embraced, Design Set 02: sketches, drawings and model

(2) by employing the concept of deconstruction: instead of building a huge chunk, break the structure apart. drawings:

model:

Q 3. green area and center court yard how do you place green area in the building? by placing a center court yard

sketch:

model:

floor plan:

LG

2/F

7.4 Embrace, Embraced, Design Set 03: sketches, drawings and model

GF

1/F

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variation:

Q 5. spacious sense how do you improve the spacious sense of the interior? by stacking levels to minimize the use of walls

sketch:

7.5 Embrace, Embraced, Design Set 04: sketches, drawings and model

drawing:

model:

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study of f o r m

8.1 study of Japanese contemporary architecture: inspiration, sketches and model

before I started to work on the form of the project, I was asked to look up the concept of "anti-object" by Kengo Kuma. while doing research on his doctrine I took a look at his and other japanese architects' works as well. surprisingly, I found the japanese architectural style, with its simple, tranquil characteristics and a combination of the "zen" philosophy,

echoes well with the entire atmosphere and concept of the project. in addition, the style encourages me to think more about the "melody" or the fluency of the form. with these works as inspiration I started to sketch out a new set of design with the concerns of design essentials mentioned in the previous chapter.

8.2 Embrace, Embraced, Design Set 05: sketches, drawings and model

8.3 Embrace, Embraced, Design Set 06: drawings and model

LG

GF entrance

1/F

2/F

relation between each level

8.3 (cont'd) Embrace, Embraced, Design Set 06: Review refinement and finalization for the final work

after several times of re-design and modification, the project has reached the stage to finalize the eventual design. to solve both the problem that the form is restricted by the center courtyard and that each unit of space is too packed and stacked over one another, I came up with the solution to make the green area into a winding path instead of a complete shape

in the center each level. to align with the winding path and the curved roof top, which is to create the sense of "fluency" echoing waves of the marine, the entire exterior is embellished with a streamline form design.

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embrace, embraced: final work

9.1 Embrace, Embraced, Final Design: parti and drawings

bamboo forest woods woodland

car park path taken from reception to each building path connecting each building

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embrace, embraced: the final work

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9.1 (cont'd) Embrace, Embraced, Final Design: parti and plan in 1:200 scale of event house

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Swimming Pool 1.

Changing Room and Bathroom 2.

Plant Room 3.

Storage 4.

Multi-Media Functions Room 5.

Food Bard 6.

Indoor Gym 7.

Outdoor Gym 8.

Dinning Zone 9.

Spa and Massage 10.

Meditation Room 11.

Sky Walk 12.

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9.2 Embrace, Embraced, Final Design: section and elevation of event house

9.3 Embrace, Embraced, Final Design: 1:100 model of event house 9.4 Embrace, Embraced, Final Design: 1:200 drawings and 1:100 models of reception and hotel room

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9.5 Embrace, Embraced, Final Design: models on the site in 1:100 scale

1. entrance 2. the path to hotel room 1 3. the path to hotel room 2 or 3 4. the path to event house 5. the path back to reception 6. the skywalk 7. the path to VRC

Appendix

1.0 case study of elqui domos 2.0 site analysis report: victoria recreation club

The Interior

Elqui Domos Astronomical Hotel

Indoors, these domes house a bed below their peak and a quiet sitting area at its base. Guests are welcomed to explore the stars above, read the available astronomy materials and get to know the night sky from Chile. For more intensive star gazing, guests can view the skies using the Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes that are housed a short walk up the mountainside from the hotel campus.

designed for the one and only reason HWANG, Hsing-Chi (Angel) 2012549864

Elqui Domos is a small 10-year-old hotel located in the heart of Valle del Elqui, a narrow valley stretched in between the Andes Mountains. The valley is renowned for its sharp, clear skies and pleasant weather, as well as for its great potential for wine growing, and tourism.

However, Guests come to this rocky, outback region of Chile for only one reason—not to see the ocean, not for a view of the city and not for cultural immersion– they come to gaze at the stars, to explore the night sky without blemish or consequence on the edge of the Elqui Valley in Chile. This is an amateur astronomer’s dream hotel, a place to live intimately amongst the stars if only for a weekend or more.

Project Objective The project’s commission included well-organizing the domes, the lodges, and the restaurant-lobby, in order to maximize the site’s potential.

The main challenge was to carry out an intervention that would improve the domes’ living condition while highlighting the elements that make this hotel so unique.

Renovation Allocation and Exterior

Project ID Architects: Rodrigo Duque Motta / Location: Pisco Elqui, Paiguano, Coquimbo Region, Chile / Design Team: Mar tin Holmes, Catalina Ventura, Jorge Siviero / Project Year: 2011 / Renderings: Cinema Arquitectura / Project Area: 164 sqm / Site Area: 4,000 sqm

The Elqui Domos Hotel is a collection of lodges that skirt a rocky hill in the Elqui Valley, including a group of threestory lodges with wide skylight and a lower section featuring several single wooden-structured cabins that provide translucent fabric domes, enabling an experience that encourages a close connection with nature as well as unique night-sky viewing –through the cabins’ roof hatches–while lying beneath the stars.

Started in the year of 2011, the hotel underwent a one-year renovated construction to double the number of cabins.

To refashion the existing rooms, we emphasized the role of the terrace as main living area, and highlighted a specific sense of lightness –usually found in textile architecture– by placing the cabins’ volumes barely sitting on the land, reminiscent of foreign artifacts used for sleeping, dominating the landscape, or staring at the stars.

For the new bedrooms (first build stage) the idea was to come up with a room type that would provide a complementary alternative ¬–with better living standards than the fabric domes– that would make better use of the available land, while maintaining and enhancing the conditions that make Elqui Domos such a special experience.

The fact that the new rooms had to be placed exactly where the topography changes – between the vast vegetation of the valley and the harsh, dry mountain overhang– called for bringing this condition to light. To achieve this, a new type of cabin is raised above the ground and had an inside graded space, which would negotiate the two different views – valley and mountains– by opposing two glass walls across the entire width of the cabin.

The transparent wall that shows the mountains was suggested as a junction between wall and sky, angled in a way that would allow it’s peak to be seen from anywhere within the cabin. At the same time it would allow to recreate the feel of lying beneath the stars the existing dome cabins provide.

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V I C T O R I A R E C R E AT I O N C L U B

SITE ANALYSIS REPORT Brandon Ryan 3035075406

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HOU Chung Hang Gautima 3035102728

HUANG Xueyin Kelly 2012536661

HWANG Hsing-Chi Angel 2012549864 JO Min Seo 2013508312

LEUNG Hiu Yan Aurora 3035073446

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TONG Jin Woon Eunice 3035048908

HISTORY

of Sai Kung and Victoria Recreation Club

A Brief History of Sai Kung 960-1279: the earliest permanent human settlements

1700s: a fishing village (Sai Kung Hoi, a fishing harbour) residents were mainly "Hakka" people

1970s: government-funded development expansion and rehousing due to the construction of the High Island Reservoir

2000s: the "Leisure Garden of Hong Kong”

now a typhoon shelter where motor boats are moored

A Brief History of VRC “The oldest private club in Hong Kong with a rich history”

October 25, 1849: Founded under the name of the Victoria Regatta Club

First recreational activities were swimming and water polo

1964: Incorporated under the Companies Ordinance

1973: Water club races were stopped due to pollution of the harbour

VRC was relocated from Victoria Harbour to Deep Water Bay and Sai Kung

SITE CHARACTERISTICS

Potential

Impression

Composition, Potential, and Impression

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Composition

Water Sports Potential

Green Area Woods - Obstruct sunlight - Suitable for walk - Outdoor activates - Security & protection

Shore - Height difference Stairs Distant from clubhouse Equipment transportation

- Sharp rocks Concrete → Potential area for carpark & Floating platforms and pier facilities for boutique hotel - Outward Bound Possible noise source

Recreation (non-watersports) Potential

Center: VRC clubhouse Southeast: Outward bound School Center: VRC Due South: Piers, Cham Tau Chau Southeast: Jockey Club Golf Course (230m) (~3km) Northwest: Small bay Southwest: SK Town (pier) (~3.6km) Northeast: Sai Kung Country Park Northwest: Ma On Shan Country Park

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GEOGRAPHY

Topography, Ground Condition and Vegetation The Victoria Recreation Club (VRC) is located in the middle-east waterfront area of Sai Kung, which is also known as the Tai Mong Tsai district. In particular the building as such is situated on the western seashore of Tai Mong Tsai (Latitude(N): 22° 23' 20"; Longitude(E): 114° 17' 49") with the meters above sea level ranging from 140 to 193 meter. In this part of the report, the geographical facts of the site will be discussed, with the emphasis on ground condition and vegetation.

Site ID HK1980 Grid

Northing (m): 827738 Easting (m): 848633 Latitude/Longitude (WGS84 Datum)

Latitude(N): 22° 23' 20" Longitude(E): 114° 17' 49" UTM Grid (WGS84 Datum) Grid Reference:

50Q KK 216 783

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1. 1:1000 Topographic Map of Hong Kong (8-SW-8C, 2010) 2. 1:100,000 Geological Map of Hong Kong (2000) 3. 1:100,000 Geographical Map of Hong Kong (2000) provided by the Geography Department, HKU

Ground Condition

Additional Information

The Tai Mong Tsai area, where the VRC locates is mainly consist of three different types of Mesozoic rocks, including undivided tuffaceous mudstone (JMK), undivided coarse ash crystal tuff (JTM) and undivided trachydacite and rhyolite lava (JCB). To determine whether the ground condition of the area is suitable for construction, the bearing pressure of soil is to be examined, which signifies the ability of soil to carry the load of building with excessive settlement no more than 25mm.

Bearing pressure depends on soil type, and there are four categories considered as soil with insufficient bearing pressure and therefore the ground condition of these areas is regarded as inappropriate for construction, including peat, fill, expansive clay and sand. According to the Geological Map of Hong Kong, provided by the Geography Department, HKU, the geology formation of the Tai Mong Tsai district does not contain peat and fill, but the area consist of sand and expansive clay are colored in orange and red respectively. The 5-acre possessive area of VRC does not consist of expansive clay, but it is surrounded by marine sand and sand formed stratum at the sea side, which is where the future construction of extensive boutique hotel should avoid.

Evidences of good ground include: • Foundations of adjacent buildings show no signs of settlement or inadequate bearing • There is no evidence of landslides in the vicinity • There is no evidence of buried services • There is no organic soil, peat or soft clay.

Vegetation Partially included in the Sai Kung West Country Park, the Tai Mong Tsai area is rich in species of plants and is mainly covered by woodland, scrubland and grassland, while there are several fields of former paddy land, which are now mostly desolate or barren, according to the Geographical Map of Vegetation, Hong Kong, provided by the Geography Department, HKU. Specifically, the entire site area is consisted of wood land with the 61% canopy of vegetation, which implies the conservation of land is under proper condition and the traction of vegetation is sufficient. The future construction of the extended boutique is likely to result in lumbering, and hence, designer should refer to the conservation policies are regulated by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department.

Soil types of insufficient bearing pressure Soil types that have insufficient bearing pressure include peat, sand and expansive clay.

1. Peat Peat occurs in low-lying areas and consists of compressed dead vegetation that has been preserved from decay by acidic groundwater.

Although the surface of the ground can appear stable and dry, peat may be present below the surface in a deep layer that will compress under the weight of a building.

2. Sand Sands vary in particle size and in compaction, and some types of sand have low bearing capacity. If the soil type is sand, piles driven down to a good bearing layer may be required in conjunction with a concrete slab.

3. Expansive clay Expansive clay increases significantly in volume when wet and shrinks again when dry.

When expansive clay extends a significant depth below the surface and particularly if it occurs at a depth where the water level fluctuates, substantial uplift of the ground’s sur face may occur during wet periods, followed by subsidence during a dry periods. The amount of uplift will vary according to the clay content of the soil but may be up to 50 mm.

4. Fill If the building site contains areas of fill, whether excavated and relocated on the site or imported from another location, it must comply with NZS 4431:1989 Code of practice for earth fill for residential development.

CLIMATE

Meterological Observation & Effect

Meterological Observation

Effect of Climate on Building Sunlight

Wind

Winter sun is lower. South windows (like current VRC block) face Wind exerts pressure and and suction on walls, as well as uplift on the roof. sunlight and warm the building interior The site is next to sea surface, sunlight may reflect on the walls/ Structures must consider the effect of wind In Hong Kong, for ≤ 5m above site-ground windows, further warming the building level, the design wind pressure is 1.82kPa, Members performing watersports are subject to direct sunlight at while that of 10m is 2.01kPa sea. Sea surface further reflects sunlight, rowers dehydrate very Under strong offshore wind, it is advised quickly. Sun protection and constant rehydration are needed that rowers stay near the coast, while wind-sur fers use smaller leeches to prevent being blown offshore or away from route

Rain Fall Drainage is required on site to prevent flooding Roof has to be designed to reduce water left on roof, otherwise, water erosion and water penetration into buildings will occur Heavy rain will reduce visibility at sea and will often come with strong wind.

Watersports may be paused and rowers have to return to shore

Lighting

Sea Breeze

Lightning is attracted to high and pointy objects Buildings need to earth the lightning to avoid damaging electrical appliances and

Salt deposits from sea breezes and fog and is corrosive to buildings For buildings in contact with sea water, material must be carefully chosen to avoid

electrocuting people corrosion Trees may also be a target of lightning Electrical appliances may have a reduced Rowers must be alert to lightning and service life due to the saltiness in air return near shore to wait for rescue if needed Wind-surfing under lightning is extremely dangerous

TRANSPORTATION & SERVICES Accessibility & Neighborhood Facilities

Transportation VRC is located at the Sai Kung District. Driving distance between Sai Kung Town Centre and VRC is around 5.2 km.

Public Transports: Visitors from Hong Kong Island and Kowloon are suggested to first go to Sai Kung and take a taxi or van number 9. Visitors from the New Territories are suggested to take bus number 99 from Wu Kai Sha. (See top left diagram.) It takes around one to two hours for visitors to get to VRC from the urban area.

Also, they generally have to transfer for 1-3 times. (See bottom left diagram for transportation time from each district.)

Driving and Parking: As most of the members have private cars, they usually drive to the club. It is much more convenient and quicker than taking public transports. (See figures in brackets in bottom left diagram for driving time from each district.)

There are parking spaces in front of the VRC building.

Surrounding Facilities Sai Kung is a neighborhood with a lot of vacation facilities. People visit Sai Kung with mainly a few reasons: to hike, to do water sports, to go to beaches or to camp. Therefore, most visitors are youngsters and families who wish to go outdoor and relax.

One will find a lot of one-day trip services at Sai Kung. For example, there are geo-tours or boat trips organized by the local businesses. Visitors will be brought to different famous sightseeing spots along a pre-set route.

It should be specifically noted that there are a few campsites in the area, which may be potential competitors with VRC if a boutique hotel is to be built.

CONTEXT

End Users, Operation and Current Condition

Land Use Victoria Club situates to the Recreation land use zone. According to the Town Planning Board, the zone is intended for recreational developments for the use of the general public. It encourages the development of active or passive recreation and tourism/eco-tourism.

Uses in support of the recreational development may be permitted subject to planning permission. Plans for hotel, eating place, house, private club or shops and services would need application to the Board for permission.

Operation Opening hours On weekdays, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Safety

Food and Beverages

Facility Management

Conservation

There is no lifeguard in the club. As a The restaurant only provides simple food No staff managing the boats and facilities. T h e n a t u r a l s c e n e r y o f t h e c l u b i s club providing water sports facilities, a life and drinks. Members could not enjoy a The boats are deteriorating.

On weekends, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. beautiful and we can observe different guard should be hired to ensure safety of fine dining there.

It might be too early to close on weekdays types of plants. However, there are some the members and comply with the law since some members might want to go to news about the club’s poor sense of the club after work. conservation.

Staff

SOCIAL & CULTURAL ASPECTS

One manager is in charge of all operations (including bar and taking orders). No security guard, there is probably one cook and it is likely that maintenance is out coursed monthly or weekly too.

Human Activities, Staff, & End Users

When boutique hotel is added, the operations will expand and thus more staff required. Therefore it is important that the design will cater to the requirements.

Currently construction is taking place, which is outsourced.

The table below displays the committee appointed for the operations of the VRC.

End Users Obviously the members of the club are the main users. Members are mostly adult men and their families. It can be deduced that the users are usually middle to high-income earners.

Human Activities Dinning

Relaxation & Socializing

Barbeque

Only one café for dinning The café only provides simple food Café is run by one staff only Can only support around 20 people

Sofa on the lobby for people to rest Outdoor area for BBQ or chat Family gathering place Outdoor sunbathing chair Most popular activity in the club

Rowing Equipped with life jacket and oars for rowing A ramp for getting on the boat

During weekends visitors (non-members) visit the club to spend their day. These visitors are usually local families. The club does not see any tourist visitors.

The club is also used for water sports such as rowing and kayaking. Improvement in

infrastructure to cater to the water sports in the club is likely to attract more of these sports users.

Occasionally, various events are held at the club.

SOCIAL & CULTURAL ASPECTS Adjacent Community & Neighbourhood

Outward Bound HK

The Jockey Club Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp

Outdoor Education: Sea kayaks, Open decked sailing vessels, and an offshore yacht that sails the South China Sea to the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam

Residential Camp (accommodating 228 persons) Day Camp (accommodate 200 persons) Facilities: Swimming Pool, Indoor Sports

Its neighbouring campsites are providing Centre, Climbing Wall, Bamboo Rafting/ water spor ts facilities and coaching Canoeing/ Sailing/ Snorkeling, BBQ area services with more new and advanced equipments.

Adjacent Community

Dinning

Relaxation & Socializing

Barbeque

Only one café for dinning The café only provides simple food Café is run by one staff only Can only support around 20 people

Sofa on the lobby for people to rest Outdoor area for BBQ or chat Family gathering place Outdoor sunbathing chair Most popular activity in the club

Designed and Presented by HWANG, Hsing-Chi Spring, 2015