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ACTIVATED STREETLIFE
from Portfolio 2023
by Kenneth Ko
The project aims to create a more lively living environment by utilizing half of the site as urban space, and building up the activities around the urban space as a “walking street”.
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Activate the street & bring people together
Build around
Pathway
Point of Interest
Visual Concept
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The concept of “walking street” is to create more points of interest and destinations for pedestrians. Thus, urban space does not only mean “walkway” to residents, but a space to enjoy and relieve stress.
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Creating Destinations for the site
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VISUAL
Central Walking Street
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Local Culture
To emphasize the identity of the site and the housing estate itself in Tin Shui Wai District, it is important to refer to the existing local cultures.
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CARPARK
CARPARK CARPARK
RETAIL SOCIAL SERVICE
Back Of House
RETAIL RESTAURANT
Sustainable Technology
Sustainability is one of the major concerns of this thesis project. To achieve a more sustainable model, new technology is the best tool to assist.
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