De Novo, Kai Tak Development on 3 Muk Chui Street (煥然壹居) focuses on building community, sustainability, modest yet practical design. It comprises three 23-storey towers, an elderly friendly low-rise block, and a retail block.
Multiple levels of communal spaces encourage community building and enhance connections and communication. Central courtyard is infused with community rooms, children’s play, tai-chi area and urban farm; Low-rise block rooftop garden provides green space for passive use and pleasant view to higher units; the Roof Clubhouse has a jogging track sheltered by a covered walkway alongside outdoor fitness equipment, barbecue area and multi-purpose rooftop pavilions.
The design has achieved BEAM Plus Platinum rating (provisional). Permeability to pedestrian level is enhanced by the design of podium free towers with vertical ventilation slots. Naturally ventilation and daylighting are optimized in the design of the units, lobbies, and community spaces. Greywater recycling, use of energy labelled appliances, LED lightings, insulated glass, etc., reduce water and energy consumption. Precast facades and aluminium formwork reduce production waste.
The architecture has modest use of materials with basic provisions. Juxtaposition of activities promotes communal and healthy life style. Through interplay of indoor and outdoor spaces, the architecture connects its occupants to their new environment.
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