The University Square Ka Mauʻu o ke Kulanui na Campus Development Office

ʻO The University Square Ka Mauʻu o ke Kulanui na Campus Development Office he mea lanakila hanohano loa o ka 2025 A' Design Award Hao ma ka Māhele Hoʻokūkū Hoʻolālā Nānā ʻĀina a me Māla.

HaoHoʻolālā Nānā ʻĀina· 2025

The University Square Ka Mauʻu o ke Kulanui

na Campus Development Office

Mea Kūʻai: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Mea Lanakila A' Design Award Hao ma ka Māhele Hoʻolālā Nānā ʻĀina

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Ka Hoʻolālā

E Pili Ana iā The University Square Ka Mauʻu o ke Kulanui

ʻO ka University Square he hoʻolālā ʻāina no kekahi kulanui ma Hong Kong. Ua hoʻololi ʻia kekahi wahi liʻiliʻi i hoʻohana ʻia i mea hele wāwae launa pono a hakahaka ākea he 2,200 mika hoʻokahi lua, e like me ka 60 a me 36 mika ka nui. ʻO ka mauʻu ke kikowaena hui a hoʻomaikaʻi i ke kaʻa ʻana ma waena o nā hale kulanui. Ua mālama ʻia ʻelua kumulāʻau kahiko i mea kikowaena a hoʻopuni ʻia e nā noho papa lāʻau i hana lima ʻia ma kahi. ʻO nā papa noho ʻelua ke kākoʻo i ka hui ʻana kūlana ʻole, ka hoʻomaha, a me nā hanana kulanui nui.

Ka Hoʻomaikai

E Pili Ana i ka A' Design Award Hao

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā The University Square Ka Mauʻu o ke Kulanui i ka A' Design Award Hao, he ʻike hoʻohanohano i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā maikaʻi e hoʻokō ana i nā koi ʻoihana a ʻoihana hana i manaʻo ʻia mai nā mea hoʻokumu i hana maikaʻi ʻia. Hōʻike nā lanakila Hao i ka mākau nui, ka loea kiʻekiʻe, ka ʻike akamai a me ka hiki hana noʻeau o ka poʻe i hana iā lākou. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā The University Square Ka Mauʻu o ke Kulanui he mea hoʻokumu i mahalo nui ʻia, hoʻohiwahiwa ʻia a aloha ʻia e pono a hou. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Hao e hoʻohui ana i nā hana maikaʻi loa o ka ʻoihana a loaʻa nā ʻano ʻenehana mākaukau i hui pū ʻia me ka ʻike hana a me ka makakoho. Mahalo ʻia ka hoʻolālā The University Square Ka Mauʻu o ke Kulanui no kona nānā pono a ua hoʻolālā ʻia e hāʻawi i nā hoʻomaikaʻi ola e kōkua ai i ka hana ʻana i ka honua i wahi maikaʻi aku.

Ma Hope o ka Hoʻolālā

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Nā hōʻoia, nā lālā hui a me nā kikoʻī ʻenehana i hāʻawi ʻia e ka mea hoʻolālā.

Nā ʻAno Kūʻokoʻa: The University Square is a project that rejuvenated an existing low-utilization area into a 2,200 s.m. pedestrian friendly lawn and open space that significantly enhance the quality of the PolyU community.
The project introduce a new symbolic and iconic center for the main campus, and enhance the circulation between campus blocks. The openness of the lawn also provide a groundbreaking social interaction mode.
Nā Ana a me ka Hoʻopili: The lawn is a 2,200 square meter open space. The lawn itself is roughly 60 meter x 36 meter long.
Nā Lepili: Lawn, Open Space, University, Institutional, Green Area, Heritage preservation
ʻEnehana Hana: The usual preference for large empty space in campus setting, leans toward constructing academic or research related facilities, but through reimagining the existing plaza and surrounding space, the design creates a 2,200 s.m. pedestrian-friendly lawn and open area that enhances circulation around Block M and the Library Area. This redefined the value of open space in academic environment, as the space will not only provide a serene retreat for relaxation and reconnection with nature but also to accommodate large-scale events for the PolyU community and visitors, such as Flag raising ceremonies, Graduation ceremonies, Information Day, academic fairs to cultural celebrations. These events serve as a welcoming and dynamic showcase for campus life, and strengthens PolyU's reputation as a forward-thinking and inclusive institution.
Pilikia Hoʻolālā: To minimize disturbance to the daily operation of the campus, the bulk of the construction is compressed into the summer holiday period. This limited window of time is further squeezed as Hong Kong faced some of the heaviest rainfall in the past 50 years during 2023 summer. The design and construction team had implemented a phased approach, with more flexible working schedules to ensure the PolyU Community can continue to their operations smoothly and the pedestrian flow around the site is seamless.
Noiʻi: The design team conducted a thorough observation of the younger generation's behavior and identified a key trend: they enjoy being seen and engaging in social interactions within public spaces. To cater to this preference, the team reimagined the existing plaza, transforming it into a vibrant, open space that fosters connection and visibility. The new design features expansive, tree-lined deck seating areas that are both inviting and functional, encouraging people to gather, relax, and interact. The open layout ensures that the space feels inclusive and accessible, while the strategically placed seating under the trees provides a blend of shade and comfort. This thoughtful redesign not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of the plaza but also aligns with the younger generation's desire for spaces where they can socialize, be seen, and feel a sense of community. The result is a dynamic, welcoming environment that bridges functionality with modern social trends.
Hoʻoulu Manaʻo: The design concept is to balance the site's natural heritage and introduce the PolyU community of a new social interaction mode, to see and to be seen. This bold design solution represents a new paradigm in campus design, enhancing the sense of community, and strengthen connection between nature.
Ka Lōʻihi o ka Papahana: The project started in March 2023 and completed for Grand Opening in October 2023.
Kaʻina Hana: The lawn celebrated highlight the two existing veteran trees, integrating them into the design with new timber sitting decks to create popular gathering spots. The custom made deck seating with its irregular shaped decks, is hand-crafted and constructed on site. This approach not only preserved the trees as focal points that encourage the community to sit and interact, but also its warm timber tones add a touch of artistry to the space, making it visually striking. The two tier deck also allow for flexibility in terms of use, and allow users to interact and form different types of engagement. This thoughtful integration of heritage and modernity sets a new paradigm in campus design, enhancing the sense of community and fostering a deeper connection between people and place.
Nā Palapala Kuleana: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Nā Lālā Hui: Architect: AJAR Ltd.
Landscape Consultant: SLSL
Structural Consultant: KHAL
E&M Consultant: EGIS
Nā Kuleana Kiʻi: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University