There are three sites facing each other on the Hong Kong Bay linked together with beams of light whenever activity among the buildings coincides. A family of lighting objects, such as bamboo light sticks, floating balloon fixtures, and stone elements provide ambient lighting on various scales. Additionally, architectural elements are lit from within to create a glow.
During those moments when the activity on two of the three sites correspond, a beam of light will shoot into the air from each site above the harbour. A 3-dimensional visual connection, link and dialogue is created, bridging both sides of the harbour. When there is corresponding activity on all three sides, the beams will create a prism, which will act as an iconic gateway into Hong Kong.
This lighting spectacle will occur only on special occasions and will have a spectacular impact, visible from all parts of the city.
Location | Hong Kong |
Date Completed | 2004 |
Architect |
SOM |
Architect |
Arquitectonica |
Architect |
Wong & Ouyang |
Landscape Architect |
Swa Architecture |
Architect |
Gehry Partners, LLP |
Developer | Swire Properties |
Client | Swire Properties |
Type | Exterior + Landscapes Masterplans |
Status | Competition |
L'Observatoire Intl Team | |
Principal | Hervé Descottes |