New York, NY | Kowloon, Hong Kong
Upcycle Park is an urban oasis that is contextual, functional, and entertaining. The park will recycle parts from old airplane and create ecology for various native species. It will be a futurist park that reminds us of the history of Kai Tak Airport.
The master plan is inspired by Kai Tak airport in Kowloon city. The low flying plane casting shadow onto the street created a visual phenomenon that connect the neighborhood. It was a generational experience for the neighborhood. Our design reinterpret this thrilling memory in a contemporary way. Several platforms were created as an abstract form of an airplane. They served as a bridge, a pool and a stair above the canal. The outline of the platform is once again connecting the surrounding buildings into a total design. It is a new brand identity that respect the history of Kai Tak development. At the tip of the harbor-front promenade, the platform extends into the harbor and creates a bigger area for recreation. The promenade is in alignment with Lion Rock, which makes this park design consistent to the Kai Tak master plan but also consistent to the spirit of historic Hong Kong.
Status: Competition Entry
Location: Hong Kong, HK
Firm Role: Architect
Additional Credits: Vicky Chan, Alex Mailloux, Aime Vailes-Macarie