- Category Architecture
- Project Name YWCA Guesthouse Facilities
- Company Name
Ronald Lu and Partners
- Name of Project Leader
Dr. Ronald Lu, Mr. Andy Leung, Mr. Anthony Cheung - Client HKYWCA
- Type Institutional
- Location Lantau Island, Hong Kong
- Team
Mr. Lemuel Cheng, Mr. Wilson Lee, Mr. Ivan Li - Creative Concept
Creation of a playground for the enjoyment of a true outdoor experience - Creation of ...Read More- Creation of a ‘playground’ for the enjoyment of a true outdoor experience
- Creation of a seamless extension to the surrounding landscape and appreciation of the natural beauty of the site
- Great emphasis on the creation of outdoor experience rather than the indoor programme
...Collapse - Integration in Surroundings
Universally connected activity area at multiple levels - Dormitory at each level to promote circulation ...Read More- Universally connected activity area at multiple levels
- Dormitory at each level to promote circulation and interactions
= Great accessibility without using lift, connection with ramps and stairs ...Collapse - Sustainable Aspects
Ecological Response - Minimizing cut fill by responding to the existing topo - Green coverage ...Read MoreEcological Response
- Minimizing cut / fill by responding to the existing topo
- Green coverage in response to the natural environment
Climatic Response
- Building form in response to breezeway
- Extensive green coverage for cooling
- Open corridor approach for less air-conditioning
- Operable panels to function area encouraging cross-ventilation
- Various integrated shading, RC, aluminium trellis etc.
- East or South facing windows to capture better daylight
...Collapse - Use of Materials / List of Major Materials
Bare and minimal materials - Adaptive reused of retained granite blocks from old camp site ...Read More- Bare and minimal materials
- Adaptive reused of retained granite blocks from old camp site
- Re-use of boulders as found on site
- Environmental friendly materials VOC-free paint and recycled timber
- Green roof for multiple uses, insulation and roof garden ...Collapse - Awards
The Hong Kong Institute of Architects Annual Awards 2007 Merit Award - Keywords
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