Hong Kong Pavilion Faatoaga Faaaliga by Architectural Services Department HKSAR

Hong Kong Pavilion Faatoaga Faaaliga by Architectural Services Department HKSAR is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Ario in Mamanu Vaaiga Fanua Competition Category.

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Hong Kong Pavilion Faatoaga Faaaliga

by Architectural Services Department HKSAR

Client: Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, HKSAR Government

A' Design Award Ario Winner in Mamanu Vaaiga Fanua Category

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The Design

About Hong Kong Pavilion Faatoaga Faaaliga

O le Fale Faaaliga o Hong Kong o se faatoaga faaaliga na faia mo se faaaliga faavaomalo o le togalaau i Chengdu, Saina. E tusa ma le 1,500 sikuea mita le lautele o le nofoaga. O le fausaga o le fale faaaliga e faia i le ofe faainisinia, o se meafaitino e maualalo le kaponi e maua mai i Sichuan, ma ua faafoliga i metotia masani a Hong Kong o le fausiaga o faapoutu ofe. O le foliga e faamanatu mai ai tuasivi o le Papa Leona (Lion Rock), a o se vaitaele papa'u ma faatagata vaa e faasino atu i le Taulaga o Vitoria (Victoria Harbour). O vaega totō o autu eseese, e aofia ai faatoaga pepe, faatoaga e mafai ona 'aina ma faatoaga eleele susū, e laina ai auala pipiʻo ma atagia ai nofoaga faalenatura o le lotoifale.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Ario

O le A' Design Award Ario na manumalo ai Hong Kong Pavilion Faatoaga Faaaliga, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu sili ona lelei, matagofie ma mataʻutia. O ē manumalo i le Ario o galuega susulu tele ma fatufatuaʻi e faaalia ai le poto, le taleni ma le atamai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina Hong Kong Pavilion Faatoaga Faaaliga e avea ma galuega matagofie, o se fesuiaiga mo isi, e iloga i le tomai faapolofesa ma mea fou loloto. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Ario o se mea e iloga, ua mataʻina e aogā ma tuleia atu tapulaʻa o le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi. Hong Kong Pavilion Faatoaga Faaaliga o se mea e fiafia i ai le toatele, e fafagu ai manaʻoga, aumaia ai lagona lelei ma tupu ai le ofo.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Echoing with the theme of the International Horticultural Exposition 2024, 'Beautiful Life in the Park City,' the Hong Kong Pavilion design is a symphonic spatial representation of the city's attributes. The hub of space captures the essence of Hong Kong's urban fabric, mountain ridges, wetlands, the harbour front night views, the traditional bamboo scaffolding techniques, and the geographical context that define this region.
Dimensions & Packaging: The entire site area is approximately 1,500m2. The main supporting structure of Pavilion is made of bamboo steel, a new engineered construction material.
Tags: Horticultural Exposition, Pavilion, Lion Rock, Garden Design, Hong Kong
Production Technology: The major material used for the Pavilion structure is an engineered bamboo locally sourced in Chengdu, a pioneering low-carbon material, in collaboration with Sichuan Provincial Architectural Design and Research Institute Co., Ltd. to promote carbon-neutral building practices. The bamboo scaffolding techniques of Hong Kong, which is one of the intangible cultural heritage, is adopted to create a light-weighted form of the mass.
Design Challenge: Traditional bamboo used for scaffolding are less durable and vulnerable to strong wind and erosion. The locally sourced Bamboo Steel enhances construction timelines and supports carbon neutrality goals. It reduces carbon emissions, requires minimal maintenance, and absorbs carbon dioxide and pollutants. Its ease of disassembly, adaptability to various climates, resistance to deformation in humid conditions, and high resilience to impact loads make it an ideal choice for building outdoor structures, ensuring superior seismic resistance and structural integrity.
Research: The engineered Bamboo Steel is an advanced composite material derived from bamboo, originating from Sichuan, China. This innovative material utilizes pure natural bamboo, which is bonded with eco-friendly phenolic resin along the fibre directions through hot or cold pressing techniques. It exhibits steel-like hardness, exceptional strength, low carbon footprint, and environmental sustainability. Additionally, it boasts high resistance to weather conditions, flame retardancy, air purification properties, and an extended lifespan performances.
Inspiration: Inspired by the famous sceneries and cultural elements of Hong Kong, the Pavilion showcases the silhouette of Lion Rock Mountain ridges and bamboo scaffolding techniques. The shallow pool and boat sculptures represent the views of Victoria Harbour. The planting arrangements are coordinated according to the ecological characteristics of local habitats in various districts of Hong Kong. Bird cages with seats and neon light street signage are also added along the pathways to engage the visitors.
Project Duration: 26/04/2024-28/10/2024, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Operation Flow: The Pavilion is designed to blend in with its surrounding gardens and meandering pathways that invite visitors to explore and discover the multi-faceted beauty of Hong Kong. Vibrant colours and distinct form of plant species are selected to provide an enriched rambling experience and visual appreciation along the pathways. Diversified themes, including the butterfly garden, edible garden and wetland garden, are introduced to symbolize the biodiversity of Hong Kong habitats.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Architectural Services Department HKSAR Government, 2024
Team Members: Ryan Lin, Kevin Sy, Grant Liu, Adrian Lo, Zoey Dong, Wong San-san, Curry Xia, Oscar Tong
Image Credits: Image Credits: ArchSD, HKSAR Government
Video Credits: ArchiTour of ArchSD, HKSAR Government, 2024