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PUBLIC FACILITIES

M+ Pavilion (completed in July 2016)

m at the eastern edge of the District on M+ Pavilion
the corner of Canton Road and Austin M+ Pavilion, the first permanent venue
Road West, the centre will provide a for exhibitions and arts events in the West
gateway of access to the Cultural District. Kowloon Cultural District was completed in
The architecture incorporates a generous July 2016.
amount of public leisure space, in addition The M+ Pavilion is designed by a team of
to 2,000 sq m of training and education three Hong Kong-born, young and energetic
facilities, two superbly designed auditoria architects: Vincent Pang from VPANG
The Xique Centre for 1,100 and 400 seats respectively. Xiqu architects ltd, Tynnon Chow from JET
(scheduled Centre will be opened in 2018. Architecture Inc and Lisa Cheung.
completion 2018)
Located within the Art Park amid public
space, the M+ Pavilion is designed to offer
a respite from hectic city life with a smart
simplistic approach that allows it to blend
into its environment. Mirrored external
walls reflect the surrounding expanses of
greenery and immerse the building in the
Art Park setting. To further this experience,
the Pavilion’s main exhibition space is
elevated, allowing it to float above the
foliage, creating the opportunity for artwork
to be appreciated against a backdrop of
the unparalleled Hong Kong Island skyline
with spectacular views of Victoria Harbour.
Inside, the gallery space feature polished
concrete floors and white walls – a flexible
backdrop for multidisciplinary art exhibitions
and performances.
(Source: WKCDA)

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