K Farm 城市設計 by Vicky Chan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award 金獎 in 可持續產品設計 Competition Category.

金可持續產品· 2022

K Farm 城市設計

by Vicky Chan

Client: K Farm

A' Design Award 金獎 Winner in 可持續產品 Category

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The Design

About K Farm 城市設計

K Farm挑戰極端條件下的都市農耕，將農耕變成人們可以享受的自然教育。由於維多利亞港沿岸的沿海條件，它創新了三種農業類型以適應這種特定的氣候。一是水耕法，在所有條件下提供防風雨農業；二是魚菜共生法，研究魚類和植物如何共存；三是有機農業，具有不同的高度和物種，以實現包容性農業。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 金獎

K Farm 城市設計是 A' Design Award 金獎得主，這是授予一流、絕妙而傑出設計的極為崇高的認可。金獎得主是極具創新、極富遠見且璀璨奪目的創作，反映出其設計師的天才、智慧與才幹。預計K Farm 城市設計將成為一項備受讚譽、引領潮流、氣勢恢宏的發明，帶來前所未有的價值。這件贏得 A' Design Award 金獎的設計是一個壯觀而受人敬重的項目，極大地造福並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術的界限。K Farm 城市設計激起強烈的渴望，喚起激情，鼓勵創造力，令我們著迷。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: K Farm challenges urban farming under extreme conditions and turns farming into natural education that people can enjoy. Because of this coastal condition along Victoria Harbour, we have innovated three types of farming to suit this specific climate. One is Hydroponics to provide weatherproof farming for in all conditions, two is aquaponics to study how fish and plants can coexist, and three is organic with various height and species to serve as inclusive farming.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project is 2000m2 in size.
Tags: smart, urban farm, park, reclaimed
Production Technology: K Farm reclaimed an industrial site with 0% greenery into a park. Materials used for this project are all made within 800km of Hong Kong. Modular assembly to allow the buildings to be relocated.The use of lighting allows us to eliminate physical barriers while giving people a safety signal along the edges at night. The hydroponics yield 3x more produce than traditional farming and yet the carbon footprint is still lower than imported species in local market.
Design Challenge: The coastal climate will give data to study for farming under extreme weather. Not everything we will do will be a success, but the experiment will serve as a template for more urban farms to roll out across Hong Kong and Asia.
Research: On top of the all the free facilities, the farm will also have activities to help the NGO to continue to benefit the community. This includes classes during the day and after work on weeknights, organic food and drinks from our green kitchen, farmers market and all sorts of community-related events. We believe k-farm truly will create memories for all the families. Most importantly Rough C as an NGO is about education. The design wants to guide children to look forward into the future. Career in Farming can indeed be serious, smart, and professional. Kids can begin to look up to farmers again.
Inspiration: Our masterplan was inspired by the community when we first reached out to community leaders in 2018. The circular geometries stand for unity, plants, and pier elements. This iconic design will give you more understanding of what Central and Western district is about. The farming facilities are connected to Belcher Bay Area and reflective pool, lawns, three rain shelters, and event space are open 24 7. Even if people are not a fan of farming, they will still find something they love in K Farm.
Project Duration: The project started in April 2019 in Hong Kong and finished in May 2021 in Hong Kong.
Operation Flow: The farm is designed to be inclusive without barrier. The vertical green wall, vertical farming racks, farming tables, and hydroponics allow people with special needs to access farming without bending down. Rainwater collection with water tanks are designed for all three shelters. Solar panels are installed on the roof of the office to cover the electrical consumption. Smart sensor is used to provide water and light control. The hydroponics yield 3x more produce than traditional farming and yet the carbon footprint is still lower than imported species in local market.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Imagennix | Avoid Obvious Architects, 2021
Team Members: Vicky Chan
Melissa Chan
Gianfranco Galagar.
Image Credits: Image #1: Imagennix | Avoid Obvious Architects, 2021
Image #2: Imagennix | Avoid Obvious Architects, 2021
Image #3: Imagennix | Avoid Obvious Architects, 2021
Image #4: Imagennix | Avoid Obvious Architects, 2021
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Video Credits: HKSARG