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HKIA AnnuAl AwArds 2014

Design Concept
the project is an ex-Municipal Council project. the
new wing together with the existing Ko shan theatre
promotes and preserves cultural heritage of Cantonese
Opera and beneficial to Hong Kong in taking the lead
role in the development of this traditional art form in
the Greater Pearl river delta area.
the project aims to create additional public
facilities within an existing public park with minimum
impact on its environment, while enhancing the
theatres identity as Hong Kongs hub for Cantonese
opera. the project consists of a 600-seat auditorium,
exhibition hall, rehearsal rooms and other ancillary
facilities.

Jury Report
this project faced a difficult challenge to fit add a
new building while preserving a landscaped park.
Jurors appreciated very much the integration of this
new wing into its existing context and using the
existing tree as a sun screen to the glass enclosed
main lobby. some of the architectural details could
have been more refined for example, the external
sunscreens in metal cladding would be even better in
recycled timber as well as more articulation of its
primary functions for Chinese opera might have been
expressed.

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