The University Square Kampus travnjak by Campus Development Office is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Гвоздена награда A' Design Award in Пејзажно планирање и дизајн башти Competition Category.
ГвозденаПејзажни дизајн· 2025
The University Square Kampus travnjak
Client: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Гвоздена награда A' Design Award Winner in Пејзажни дизајн Category
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The Design
About The University Square Kampus travnjak
Univerzitetski trg predstavlja pejzažni dizajn za univerzitetski kampus u Hongkongu. Nedovoljno iskorišćen prostor pretvoren je u travnjak i otvoreni prostor pogodan za pešake, površine od 2.200 kvadratnih metara, dimenzija oko 60 sa 36 metara. Travnjak formira centralnu tačku okupljanja i poboljšava kretanje između zgrada kampusa. Dva postojeća zrela stabla su sačuvana kao vizuelne tačke fokusa, uokvirena prilagođenim drvenim palubnim sedištima izrađenim ručno na licu mesta. Dvoslojne platforme omogućavaju neformalno okupljanje, odmor i velike kampus događaje.
The Recognition
About the Гвоздена награда A' Design Award
The University Square Kampus travnjak је добитник Гвоздене награде A' Design Award, престижног признања које се додељује добрим дизајнима који испуњавају професионалне и индустријске захтеве очекиване од добро осмишљених творевина. Добитници Гвоздене награде показују велико умеће, високу специјализацију, стручно разумевање и креативне способности својих твораца. Очекује се да The University Square Kampus travnjak буде високо цењена, дивљена и вољена творевина која је практична и иновативна. Овај дизајн награђен Гвозденом наградом A' Design Award уграђује најбоље праксе индустрије и има компетентна техничка својства повезана са знањем и талентом. Захваљујући темељности, The University Square Kampus travnjak заслужује поштовање и осмишљен је да пружи побољшања квалитета живота која помажу да свет буде бољи.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- 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. - Dimensions & Packaging
- The lawn is a 2,200 square meter open space. The lawn itself is roughly 60 meter x 36 meter long.
- Tags
- Lawn, Open Space, University, Institutional, Green Area, Heritage preservation
- Production Technology
- 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.
- Design Challenge
- 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.
- Research
- 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.
- Inspiration
- 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.
- Project Duration
- The project started in March 2023 and completed for Grand Opening in October 2023.
- Operation Flow
- 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.
- Patents
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Team Members
- Architect: AJAR Ltd.
Landscape Consultant: SLSL
Structural Consultant: KHAL
E&M Consultant: EGIS - Image Credits
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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