
Architectural designers Alan Cheung Kwok-lun and Sam Hau Sum-ming from Hong Kong have designed a conceptual passenger terminal building for the International Design Ideas Competition for Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point Passenger Terminal Building, in an attempt to link up China and Hong Kong through the reveal of nature. Inspired by the distant nature of the lands along the border, the proposed architecture does not merely fulfill the purpose of border crossing. It should be capable in enhancing the usability for both Hong Kong and Shenzhen citizens, as well as the aesthetic quality of the hidden natural surroundings. More images and architects’ description after the break.
The remoteness and naturalness of the site gives a significant meaning to Hong Kong where condensed urban environment usually exists. It can be regarded as a garden to the entire Hong Kong, where people can enjoy and spend their weekends in such natural atmosphere with fantastic mountains and farmland scenery. On the contrary, a developed ground with little greenery is situated on the other side of the boundary. What those inhabitants long for would likely be a piece of “green” for their daily need such as jogging, taking a coffee-break, etc. The opportunity of opening up the visual connection to Hong Kong Garden is definitely a compliment.
