Design Trust is on a mission to give Hong Kong's 'micro parks' a makeover, in a bid to reimagine public space. The pilot project is transforming four of the city's parks to showcase unique neighborhood stories and inspire community spirit.
of public space per person, according to non-profit think tank Civic Exchange — compared to 5.8 to 7.6 square meters per person in other dense Asian metropolises like Singapore, Tokyo, and Shanghai. There's a correlation between access to nature and good mental health, with people living closer to public open spacesThe designers split Portland Street Rest Garden down the middle, restoring one side in the style of a 1980s park, while the other was given a bright pink look.
Working alongside the Leisure and Cultural Services Department , which manages public parks in Hong Kong, four different teams conceptualized the redesign of the the micro parks. At Portland Street, the redesign increased seating capacity from 16 to 81 people, and greenery by 26%.Design concepts for the parks were created in 2018, but the pandemic meant the LCSD and the Architectural Services Department didn't begin construction until 2021.
At the park on Portland Street, which opened in September 2021, the design team wanted to modernize the site while still highlighting the area's history. From left to right: Co-founder and executive director of the Design Trust, Marisa Yiu, and Ricky Lai, Kam Fai Hung and Xavier Tsang who were part of the design team behind Portland Street Rest Garden.And the teams are constantly learning from how the parks are being used, and adapting their current and future designs accordingly. For example, at Portland Street, tables and chairs have suffered from chipped paint. Now, Design Trust is exploring more resilient paint and coating materials.
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