YWCA Guesthouse Facilities
  • 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 More
    Ecological 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
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