Architecture Portfolio_IL by Iki LEUNG

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO 2014-2018 SELECTED WORKS

IKI LEUNG

H E L LO.

I K I

L E U N G

LEUNG KA KI

I have easy going nature that makes me work well with others, i am excited to experience every new challenge, also curious in learning architecture design. Working as an architectural assistant for the past years, In my day to day work, i has become more confident in articulating my own views and design expressions. I have come arcoss with several projects which involved a great deal of design practice, self-motivation, cooperation with other professionals from building industry and a wide range of skills for working effectlively as team. My experience in real life practice will no doubt provide a firm base that deepen my understanding and appreciation of what it tends to become a professional architect.

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ABOUT ME education

experience

2012

associate of s c i e n c e

2012

s t ud e nt i nt e r n

2014 JUN

major classification

2012 AUG

- site visiting for overseeing the maintenance of public rental estates - involved in estate improvement programs

2014

bache l o r o f s c i e n c e (h o n o u r s )

2016

a rc hi t e c t ur a l a s s i s t a nc e

2016

major classification

SEPT

2018

ASD project (heritage)

SEPT

JUN

CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

JUL

- architectural studies - credit | 3.29/ 4.3 gpa

CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

- architectural studies - upper second class honour | 3.34/ 4.3 gpa

SEPT

HONG KONG HOUSING AUTHORITY | ESTATE MANAGEMENT DIVISION

DESIGN 2 (HK)

Conservation of Haw Par Music Farm, Tai Hang

skills sof tware

Conservation of The Former French Mission Building, Central

- documentation/ tendering | stage IV - construction supervision | stage V

- signage - assist on statutory submissions

ASD project (institutional)

google sketch up autodesk revit autodesk autocad

Flight Simulator Trainning Centre for the GFS, Chek Lap Kok - outline proposals & sketch plan | stage I - detail design | stage II

Expansion & Renovation of Tsuen Wan public library, Tsuen Wan

rhino

- outline proposals & sketch plan | stage I

v-ray

M&E Plant Building for Crass Bay Link, Tseung Kwan O

artlantis

- preparation of drawings for the design submissions

adobe photoshop

Hong Kong Link Road, Chek Lap Kok

adobe indesign

- preparation of drawings for the design submissions

adobe illustrator HA project (residential)

adobe lightroom microsoft office h an d-on

model-making

A&A works (Sports)

hand-drawing

Public Housing Development, Lai King Hill Road, Kwai Chung

- GBP submission - DDRP2 - building works tender out

Renovations of SCAA Swimming Pool Complex, Causeway Bay - signage

Renovations of SCAA Bowing Centre, Causeway Bay - tendering

language feasibility study ca n tone se native speaker

e ng l i s h fluent

m an dar i n

excellent command

HKUST Staff Quarters Block Flight Simulator Training Centre for the GFS

INDEX design pro je cts

re s e a rc h p roj e c t

01 Re ve al

at Cape D’Aguilar Village, Shek O | 2016

02 Try Twe nty

0 3 Have Be e n

0 4 U nde rwate r

at Mong Kok Market Complex, Canton Road, Mong Kok | 2015

at Horse Shoe Lane, Ngau Tau Kok Road, Kwun Tong | 2014

2014

0 6 T he Forg ot t e n V i l l a g e

0 7 Eme rg i ng Lof t

at Lai Chi Wo | 2017

2015 - 2016

p rof e s s i ona l w or k s 0 8 For me r Fre nc h M i s s i on B ui l d i ng

0 9 Fl i g ht S i mul a t or Tr a i nni ng C e nt re f or G FS

1 0 N e w Pub l i c H ous i ng D e ve l op me nt

at Government Hill at 1, Battery Path, Central | 2016 - 2018

in tegrate d de sign pro je ct

at Government Flying Sevices Headquater, Chek Lap Kok | 2018

0 5 F is sio n

at West Kowloon District | 2015

at Lai King Estate, Lai King Hill Road, Kwai Chung | 2017

H ONG KONG

05 09

01 REVEAL village re v it a liza t ion | ma s t e r la y out pla n

Cape D’Aguilar is one of the “secrete garden” in Hong Kong, its beautiful natural view and historical value are worth for people to appreciate. However, due to recession in Cape D’Aguilar and inconvenient traffic, many villagers moved away and it became rarely known to anyone. Economically backward village from the typical reality and analysis of reasons, made to local rezoning, existing buildings conservation and partial redevelopment as the revitalization strategies. //On the other hand, in the modern concrete city, people live with substantial life-style, and forgot about their spiritual life. Especially the youngsters, they live in the society with quick development of the high technology and lack of motion in communicating with each others. All they need is to change their living style, learn how to appreciate the surrounding things and enhance the interaction among people. This project aim at revitalize Hok Tsui Tseung in Cape D’Aguilar, enlarge its features to attract tourists to Cape D’Aguilar and new residents to move in to enhance its economy. Besides, providing camping experience for the people to enjoy rural life and gather without any barrier.

A N A LY S I S concern in site

o c c u pi e d bu i l di n gs

unus e d b ui l d i ng s

t hose dome st i c & n o n d o m estic vo lu m es sh all b e kep t

f unc t ions of v olume s s ha ll be c onv e r t e d/ re de v e lope d temp. carpark

moi choi factory

grocery store

occupied houses

heritage

empty warehouse

school & kiosk

broken houses

empty houses

c i rc u l ati o n

re c re a t i on a re a

e x pl ore more activities th o u g h th e p ed estrian p ath in site

inc re a s e t he no. re c re a t ion s pa c e s f or re s ide nt s t o e nha nc e t he liv ing e n v i ro n m en t

residents path

towards the hiking path

vehicle path

visitor path

along Cape D’Aguilar Road

visitor / private vehicle path

g re e n e r y

e c onomy

unuse d f i e l ds shal l be s elf-su stain ed / d evelo p s as an o u td o o r exp erien c e

s ha ll inc re a s e t he s ourc e of inc ome in s it e

$ $

MACRO-LEVEL PLANNING redevelopment

odyssey

publicity

conservation

innovation

new resource of rural life experience for public enjoyment and education

old and new elements to enhance tourism resources and economy

improve the awareness of cultural heritage

re-use houses to creative industry for better used of land resources

legend of rezoning open space residential area neighbourhood catering reused field recreational area others

02 05

legend of proposed works 01. new hostel & field extension with underground car-park 03. sunday market 04. autarkic vegetarian restaurant 05. central plaza 06. activities room 07. artist loft and workshop 08. exhibition & performance area 09. re-used field 10. interpretation centre

autarky

participation

convert usage of buildings and field to retain local culture and character

recreational facility provision to enhance opportunity for gathering

necessity

buffer area to support day to day activities of inhabitants

experience rental field for visitor to enjoy farming experience in urban city

MICRO-LEVEL PLANNING improvement

more publ i c spac e s & b u ild in g s to en h an ce to u rism an d so u rce o f em ploy me nt ; a nd

more f i e l ds, marke t s & retail b u ild in g s fo r lo cal resid en ts to in crease t he ir inc ome

how t o re us e t he bu i l d i n g s

10 watch tower | preservation

e x t e nd t he vi si t or pat h

maintain its existing state and lower the chance of the deterioration

$ $ $

04 school | maintenance $

continue repair and restore the existing fabric of the building even the function changed

addi t i on provi si on of recreatio n area fo r lo cal resid en ts to im p ro ve livi ng e nv ironme nt

06 broken house | adaptation introduce new the concrete roof with glass window which create a consistence appearance to existing building without reconstruction.

07 loft installation & workshop !

c onve r t unuse d bui l di ng co m p lex in to ar tist villag e to en h an ce th e p o p ula t ion of re s ide nt s & make t he e ast e rn pat of v illag e b eco m e m o re lively

c l ose t o anot he r e x i t i n villag e

08 street performance/ art installation 9

01 hostel

existing

at field

minimalism

daylight

interconnection

separation

original

underground

organic

connection

formation

extension

at share garden

at balcony

at rooftop

at backyard

vehicle run in/ out

exit of carpark (pedestrian) layout plan

physical model

min. 8.5mm thk. silicone adhesive min. 15mm thk. tempered glass setting block Outside silicone adhesive

Inside

polyester powder coated S.S. safety angle

Outside

Inside

min. 15mm thk glass aluminium tube clip setting block

section

volumes are arranged in different horizontal levels and vertical interval each volume would not blocked by other volumes

south elevation

tourism resources circulation path

east elevation

lively atmosphere

occupants on site increasing the no. of users

bustled with inhabitants and visitors

existing housing / open area

improve participation

gather the participants

public facilities

02 TRY TWENTY u n iq u e s por t c omple x | high- r is e building

Stress is any change that require the body to response, people can experience good or bad forms of stress from the environment and thoughts. In Hong Kong, stress becomes negative because citizens face continuous challenges without relief or relaxation. As a result, they become overworked and stress-related tension builds. //The physical benefits of exercise have long been established, exercise is also considered vital for maintaining mental fitness, and it can reduce stress. Studies show that it is very effective at reducing fatigue, improving alertness and concentration, and at enhancing overall cognitive function. This can be especially helpful when stress has depleted people energy or ability to concentrate. The population in Mongkok is very dense and lack of public facilities, some studies show citizens who live in Mongkok with different age group are suffering high degree of stress. To develop sports related architecture, solving the shortage of health-care resources and improving their mental and physical health become the main issues for the citizens in this district.

A N A LY S I S users

stress from academic none 6% relatively low 17%

very high 11%

44% suffering high stress

stress from work

Population Census Yau Tsim Mong (E06,E07, E09, E13, E15)

quiet high 33%

normal 33%

very low 19%

home marker 9% student 18%

relatively low 29%

very high 19%

29% suffering high stress

working population 53%

quiet high 29%

normal 36%

retired person 20%

stress from retirement

relatively low 55%

sports participation frequency of the three groups once every 2 or more weeks 20%

59% people seldom do exercise

1-2 times per week 39%

everyday 14% 5-6 times per week 4%

3-4 times per week 14%

quiet high 11%

9% suffering high stress

normal 32%

death rates leading by stress & low physical activities in HK

low physical activities + stress = ?

For many city residents, stress is a constant which leads to unhealthy levels of psychological & physiological reaction.

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588.7

607.9

596.6

610.4

603.8

631.2

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

Sports activities would be the best technique to enhance health, but the city is lack of resources for them to participate in sports by free. The World Health Organization identifies stress and low physical activity as two of the leading contributors to premature death in developed nations.

year

no of deaths per 100000 population

very low 4%

D E V E LO P M E N T programme

to promote and attract people in all the age group to do sports,

UNIQUE SPORTS provide alternative experience to enhance entertainment level for users

Upper level allow the feel of Anti-gravity

lift off the ground

program distribution

floor to floor height 5950 mmH

BMX

skateboard

parkour

sports 28%

trampoline bounce board

trampoline basketball shot

trampoline dodge ball

5950 mmH 5250 mmH

group challenge

5250 mmH catering 7%

5-a-soccer

bubble soccer

skate rolling

GYM

mini bike

3500 mmH 3500 mmH 3500 mmH

fit all age 7000 mmH sports 41%

hantis

tennis

pool soccer

loop

7000 mmH 5250 mmH

blacklight experience

3500 mmH 3500 mmH

catering 14% open space 7%

3500 mmH blacklight dodgeball

blacklight archery war game

laser war game

blind soccer

Lower level allow the feel of underground 16

blacklight mini golf

5250 mmH

GEOMETRY 2D to 3D

elderly

conceptually convert

student

grid formation

apply to plan

triangle shape

users working group

1500mm Argyle Street more atrium

more window area

higher porosity visibility though the tower lower porosity few atrium

fewer window area

Shamchun Street

Shamchun Street Canton Road

wind direction

entrance at G/F & 1/F Nam Tau Street

G/F layout plan 17

INTERIOR SPATIAL ARRANGEMENT rules

low

medium

high exit to be linked to new footbridge

600mm

circulation space

1200mm

1500mm

porosity plenty numbers of shops and table sets CATERING STORE

PERDESTRIAN BRIDGE LINKAGE

CATERING STORE

distance among zones

TRAY STATION

CATERING STORE

proximity

TRAY STATION

1200mm

1500mm

high circulation flow

CATERING STORE

0mm

zones with related function would be closer

number of zone

1/F

density

RESTING AREA

MINI-NATURE GOLF STAND

BUBBLE SOCCER FIELD + BLIND SOCCER FIELD

layout plan

RESTING AREA

LOCKER SPACE

LOCKER SPACE CHANGING ROOM

2/F

3/F

4/F

5/F

6/F

7/F

8/F

9/F

10/F

TRAMPOLINE PARK PARKOUR PARK

BMX & SKATE PARK

LOCKER SPACE

FITNESS ROOM

LOCKER SPACE WAITING AREA

11/F

12/F

13/F

14/F

15/F

16/F

17/F

18/F

19/F

20/F

95.9m

85.4m

74.9m

64.4m 59.15m 53.9m 49.7m 45.5m

32.9m 28.7m

24.5m 21m b

17.5m 14m 10.5m

a’

section a-a’

b’

section b-b’

03 HAVE BEEN sin g l e a r t is t mus e um | low- r is e building

Kwun Tong was one of the new industrial areas developed during 1950s to 1980s, many large-scale factories to construct their facilities there. Golden times did not last long, numbers of industrial industries relocating their factories to Mainland, resulted in vacancies in many massive factories, the industrial properties appear gloomy and dilapidated. Now the population and commercial activities grow rapidly in Hong Kong, many communities redevelopment projects have been implemented in recent years to fulfil the demand, Kwun Tong was the chosen one. To enrich the entire environment, putting arts elements into the community is the trend of the redevelopment project, like launching arts museum. Artist, Tim Silver, explores the interface among decay, grow and time to add the concept into his art piece. Besides, reminding people the history and appreciate the recent grow in Kwun Tong, the story of Kwun Tong is like a cycle of life which could be emerge into Tim’s art.

CONCEPT geometry

decomposed

stretch

overwhelming

tims’ artwork

rhythm

convert into oscillation

layering

Kwun Tong city redevelopment

began at a point in the past

building volumes

imitated cityscape

deconstruction & construction

portrait

convert to sculpture

decay & create new

still continuing

visualization of the process photo record of the process

Tim Silver artwork production

L G/F

1/F

section a-a’

G/F

2/F

3/F

4/F

section b-b’

back up vertical circulation

04 05

main entrance

08 06

spatial c o ntinuo us c irc u l ati o n w i th fl o ati n g s pac e di agr am vehicle in/ out Start from the entrance lobby, the basement gallery has only one way to go upstairs. The staircase are placed through the atrium as main vertical circulation, the visitor could go around the museum via them. There is one galley placed at each floor, only one path to pass through all the galleries, this approach to allow visitor following the main path to visit all artpiece. Some leisure areas area located at first floor, they are not located along the main path, in order to act as an intermediate stop for resting only.

main entrance

back entrance

AUTOMATION atrium x water

10 °

water from the device drop through the atrium gap to the lowest floor where the artwork to be placed, the sculpture absorb more and more water and become saturated, then decay

Tim Silver, Untitled (Rory)

AUTOMATION skylight x sunlight

sunlight passes through the glass panel and the heat is trapped within the glass room; temperature rise in the room, greenhouse effect is occur heat then to be absorbed by the artpiece, water of the sculpture start to loss and crack eventually (1000x300x25)mm wooden louvre cladded by angle anchor 3000mmL. glazed panel w./ black alum. mullion & connected to gutter

3 full coat anti-mould white emulsion paint on 1 coat sealer on skim coat on fair-faced concrete

40mm 1:3 cement sand screed with smooth finish laid flat air duct

proprietary artificial lighting and acoustic suspended ceiling painted in white & 2 full coat of internal paint in grey color on skim coat at ceiling void

process of decay due to water loss

Tim Silver, Untitled (object)

04 UNDERWATER p ap er h elme t wit h light ing de v ic e | mode l ma k ing

To taste how light is being experienced by sea living creatures under water. Light projects on human eye retainer to cause image to form. However, it is not necessarily that other living things, which have different eye configuration, perceive image in the same way as human do. Design of the “UNDERWATER” is inspired by aquarium and marine organisms. Water and coloured lighted are used in the design as to imitate the lighting effect in the aquarium. Hippocampus, which is also known as seahorse, is the prototype form of the helmet. The form of the helmet is inspired by the hippocampus. The skin of hippocampus is arranged in rings throughout their bodies. Different species have different number of rings. Therefore, the structure is designed as frame elements to fix the cardboard and to shape the form of the helmet.

LIGHTING DEVICE design mechanism natural light in

natural light in

self supporting structure

position of head

volume for balancing the whole model manual light in maintain the model stand straight by transferring the force to user’s chest while wearing/ to horizontal surface while free standing

depth of light blocking

to provide a dark environment for applying the lighting devices, the helmet is built in rectangular tube form and surrounded by frame elements

design concept :-

skin

structure

simplied

Numbers of white rectangular strips with different dimension are stuck on the inner surface of the front part of the tube. They arranged one by one in vertically and horizontally on different slabs surface, in order to create an unexpected sequence. The slabs are pre-cast in trapezium, thus the strips create a sense of depth and prospection. The slabs flipped and formed a tube, the strips blocked the light source and small distance is set between the front strip and the one behind, thus, part of the strips surface behind are blocked and shadow is projected.

wave of light filtering

Light passing through water waves often gives a dynamic image of water motion. On the other hand, water can also acts as a filter to allow altering light path and pattern. Water is fluid which do not have a fixed shape. In order to capture the desired light effect, a small water is to be built and placed in the location with maximum amount of light. It is combined with the filter device on top of the helmet in a way the device is able to lock it in place. And like other filters, it is able to be removed and inserted. If the water filter is applied to building, it can also acts as thermo-mooderator to avoid indoor overheated by sunlight.

color of light projecting

Special effect can be produced when light transmits through straws with different sizes. Placing a light source at the end of straws allows diffraction and produces water wave effect. Cellophane is used for wrapping some of the straws and works as colored filter when light entered these straws. Straws are fixed onto the top, right and left side of the frame with an angle of less than 30 degree. Ring patterns are therefore projected onto the blocking screen randomly when one moves the light source along the two rows of straw.

05 FISSION ar ts p avilio n | building proj e c t de v e lopme nt t r a ining

This project is to propose an Arts Pavilion inside the West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) where exhibitions and events can be staged by organizations, artists and designers. The pavilion will also serve as a major reception facility to provide tourist with information about WKCD. Our project team, consisting seven members composed of five disciplines of construction industry, including Architectural Studies (AS), Civil and Structural Engineering (CVSE), Building Services Engineering (BSE), Construction Engineering Management (CEM) and Surveying (SURV), is going to propose a viable preliminary design of the Arts Pavilion together with realistic construction method and program as well as cost estimation. As five disciplines are involved in a group, strong and high level of coordination and communication technique are required to ensure sufficient information of the proposed building can be provided by and used correctly among different disciplines. In fact, our group has faced and overcome a lot of technical or operational problems in the design and construction of the proposed building.

b’

a’

fro n t & left elevatio n layo u t p lan

b ack & rig h t elevatio n

sectio n a-a’ & sectio n b- b’

d eta i l s ec t i on b’

06 THE FORGOTTEN VILLAGE h akka villa ge a t La i Chi Wo | c ons e r v a t ion re s e a rc h

Once your go Lai Chi Wo, you would feel like stepping into another world and another time, the one without skyscrapers and vehicle. The secluded 400-year-old Hakka village is situated in Yan Chau Tong Marine Park and surrounded by a vast expanse of feng shui woodland in New Territories. Many villagers emigrated overseas for a better livelihood and education for their children in the 1960s, most of the houses were abandoned and fell into disrepair. Today, the village is mostly deserted, with no more than 17 inhabitants, but still retains many of its original Hakka traits. All the 211 houses were built within a feng shui wall, which according to traditional belief, keeps the wealth of residents within the village. In an attempt to revitalise the area and promote Hakka culture, the Hong Kong Countryside Foundation proposed a project to convert 12 deserted houses into holiday homes and create experiential learning activities for tourists.

PROPOSAL village & neighbourhood

bamboo forest

hiker pig Shed

nature trail

feng shui woods

Ancestral Hall

secondary forest stream

birds

connecting to nature trail

secret reservoir

connecting to nature trail

guesthouse cluster

“sato”

guest h ouse cluster

trail

“yama” trail

2 3 3

guest h ouse cluster

access from nature trail

access from pier

guest h ouse cluster

to field

ail “yama” tr

trail to luk keng

Proposed reception

proposed circulation & ancillary facilities

1. Proposed location for ancillary facilities 2. Existing Interpretation Area 3. Existing F&B 4. Existing Public Toilet

cheung sau gate

hard paved soft ground

east gate

west gate

lai chi wo village ecologic ally impo rtant s

3 east gate

tream

6 7

2 cheung sau gate

1 west gate

proposed communal space villagers

farmer paddy field

cows on field feng shui wall

irrigation channel market

temple

EXISTING 1. Vacant soft ground 2. Vacant soft ground 3. Lawn 4. “Drying” Ground 5. Open Ground 6. Farm 7. Open space

PROPOSED > Commual Farm > Resting garden > Gallery on the lawn > Stepped Arena > Market > Chef’s Farm > Communal Front yard

ADAPTATION conservation

II.

introduce concrete or brick to achieve proper height for habitation purpose

grey brick/ stone repair by same material

wall B.

rammed earth

wall C.

mud brick

demolish & reconstruct for non-loadbearing wall

tracing refer to adjacent existing building height for overall building consistency

B: 2117A & D: 204

III.

wall A.

insertion A: 263 / 264 / 265

repair by mud brick

wall D.

repair remove the improper building item and restore it as previous building profile

D: 200/ 209/ 210/ 211/ 212/ 213

aggregate/ random rubble repair by same material

wall type application party/ side wall:-

VI. restoration

wall type : a / b / c/ d remove the improper building item and restore it as previous building profile

C: 228/ 285

rear / front wall:wall type: a/ b / c/ d / e * wall type d & e are not applicable

original 32

proposed

multi-purpose

CREATIVE ELEMENTS cultural revitalization

The character-defining elements of the houses must be further identified. One such element is the traditional pitched tile roofs. Lai Chi Wo has the most pitched-roofed houses out of any village in Hong Kong, giving it a classic, even antique feel. To enhance the whole structure and asthetic value of the houses, modern elements like high-level window wall would be incorperated in the design. And the conservation will not affect residents’ lives much because the holiday homes would only accommodate a small number tourists.

conservation of existing hakka cluster

rain garden

outdoor activities on open ground

People alike benefit socially from outdoor physical activity. Participating in recreation provides residents and visitors with an opportunity to meet and build relationships with others. Participating on a event will help them to form lasting friendships with people who share your passion for outdoor recreation.

reception utilizing an existing village building

Preservation of existing buildings is a vital component of urban revitalization efforts. Tourism is often rooted by historic building, its powerful, tangible connections are the best ways in which people today come in touch with the past. Converting the historic building into reception could attract the tourist in the first eye and be more interest to the story of the village. Besides, demolishing a typical brick house produces tons of waste, this would be the most cost-effective method of conservation over new construction to achieve the goal.

empty space within village as outdoor theatre area

The pleasantness of being at one with nature is timeless. Outdoor theatre at countryside location is people living in more rural areas of the country can see theatre more easily like the residents and the visitors who rent the holiday homes.

ruinous area turning into art space

Some travellers who are not actively seeking out your standard tours and services, something unexpected might catch their eye, this is where the village could offer something that caters to them. Street art sounds fresh and memorable, it draws in the groups who want to see art, along with those looking for a glimpse into local culture. They might want to know more about these works of art but unlike a museum, information about the artist or the piece itself might be hard to find, which is good way for people to pay attention to the artist. On the other hand, for those living nearby, these murals can represent the community they call home.

The Hakka village is situated in Yan Chau Tong Marine Park and surrounded by a vast expanse of feng shui woodland near Sha Tau Kok, the natural environment is worth for cherish. To maintain this atmosphere, rain garden is proposed to reflect ancient natural systems in the village. It could help to create habitat for birds & butterflies, also protect the existing propertis and the community from flooding.

07 EMERGING LOFT u n co ver a h id d en pot e nt ia l f or liv e - wor k s pa c e in H K | t he s is

The purpose of this research is to explore the loft architecture in Hong Kong. By understanding the origin of loft architecture from foreign countries, loft is a widespread spatial typology that working and dwelling functions are included. Due to strong occupants’ demand, together with the public housing supply shortage and high property value, a preliminary estimation on an existing loft in Hong Kong is responding to the housing issue. As public concern in the loft conversion involves illegality, the loft movement still boosts unexpectedly. The project will collect reasons and analyse the phenomenon behind the loft movement in Hong Kong with five phases of methodologies, and further suggest the possible solution of having a loft which can treat as a contribution to art culture in the city. The evidence for the estimation and juristic restriction has been done by first two phases, namely literary research and archival research. The later phases are quantitative survey, interview and drawing analysis. The later stage of the drawing analysis will further investigate through convex and isovist analysis. The third phase of the data collection states what activities and who involve in lofts, and they will be incurred for the pros and cons of having it, looking further into three loft architectures for comprehending the attractiveness of loft through visual drawing. This research provides valuable information as loft is an immediate response to accommodate the need for housing, although the zoning law restricts the conversion. Because of all technical problems in the loft can be easily solved, loft becomes more popular among creative professionals in Hong Kong regarding the flexibility of the configuration, versatility of the program and guarantee of privacy within the work-live space to express themselves creatively. Either loft acts as a building type or spatial typology, loft got its possibility to diversify the space that is available for younger generations, and potential benefits the cultural environment and become an identity of the city.

08 FORMER FRENCH MISSION BUILDING h eritag e co ns e r v a t ion | a lt e r a t ions a nd a ddit ions wor k s

The Former French Mission Building has been used as the Court of Final Appeal since the inception of the Court at the time of the transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong, on 1 July, 1997. As the court was moved to the Old Supreme Court Building on 7 Sept, 2015, the building will be used by Department of Justice, which is the project proponent of this project. As the proposed works involve a declared monument, special care will be taken in all phases of the works period. The sequence of demolishing the existing building works and building services installation and equipment, dismantling of the existing windows and doors, repairing of the heritage elements, and carrying out the refurbishment works are carefully planned to minimise any adverse impact on the building.

09 FLIGHT SIMULATOR TRAINING CENTRE FOR GFS I n stitut ion building | ne w building wor k s

The Government Flying Service (GFS) is a department of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with an establishment of 279 civil service posts responsible for flight operations, maintenance and administration. The GFS is located at the south-western corner of the Hong Kong International Airport. To help to achieve their goal which is to provide a world-class emergency air services to the local community, flight simulator training centre for GFS would be set up next to the GFS headquarter. As the headquarter got light grey metal facade, the proposed new training centre would apply grey aluminium extrusion panel with metal structural roof and natural wood for balancing the hard material. Besides, there are classrooms and offices next to the hall, privacy level would be a concern. Accommodating the simulator require large open space with high ceiling, structural problem is another challenge task for this project.

10 PRH NEAR LAI KING HILL ROAD resid ent ia l building | ne w building wor k s

The proposed site is located at Lai King Estate, near Lai King Hill Road, which is a vacant site surrounded by a number of public housing estates. Since Hong Kong demanded on increasing land supply for housing, The proposed public housing could be implemented in a timely manner to meet short-term demand on public housing flats. As there are many old public housing, the new housing development is designed to fit the needs of recent and future residents. The detail design of the building is ensured its visual compatibility with its surroundings, no major adverse visual impacts will be induced by the new development.

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