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La Vetta
Hong Kong
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2017
SIZE
25,000 sqft - 100,000 sqft
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La Vetta: A Dialogue of Forms and Reflections
Located on the sloping landscape of Kau To Shan, La Vetta is a low-rise residential development shaped by its relationship with Hong Kong’s natural surroundings. The development comprises 68 houses, 90 apartments and a residents’ clubhouse, arranged across a series of landscaped terraces overlooking Tolo Harbour, the Shatin skyline and the surrounding hills.
The masterplan responds closely to the site’s changing levels. Larger apartment buildings are positioned farther from the access road and oriented towards the hills, while the smaller houses sit closer to the neighbouring street. Setting the buildings at different platform levels reduces their visual impact and creates a composition that reflects the scale and terraced character of the surrounding hillside.
This arrangement allows landscaped spaces to extend between the buildings. Tree-lined routes, pedestrian paths and a large central courtyard connect the different parts of the development, while reflective pools, planted gardens and framed views create a varied experience for residents moving through the site. Building services and parking are largely accommodated below ground, freeing the ground level for gardens, communal areas and pedestrian circulation.
The architectural concept, described as a “dialogue of forms and reflections”, explores the relationship between built form and landscape. Solid stone-clad elements establish a strong base, while glazed upper levels reflect the sky and surrounding greenery, reducing the perceived weight of the buildings. Interlocking façades are softened by curved corners and recessed upper floors, creating a balance between geometric and organic forms.
The material palette reinforces this contrast. Granite cladding gives the lower levels a tactile and durable character, complemented by bronze accents at the entrances. Blue-tinted low-E glazing is used across the window-wall and curtain-wall systems, helping to reduce solar heat gain while reflecting the landscape. Curved glazing at key corners maintains open views and emphasises the sculptural profile of the buildings.
A range of residential types accommodates different households and stages of family life. Apartments extend from smaller studios and simplex units to garden duplexes and penthouses, while the houses range from approximately 190 to 440 square metres. Private gardens, terraces and generous areas of openable glazing bring natural light, ventilation and views into the homes.
At the centre of the development, the clubhouse is organised as a series of shared spaces around a sunken garden. Its reading lounge, function rooms, indoor swimming pool, gymnasium and other recreational facilities are visually connected to the planted courtyard, creating a sheltered communal environment within the wider development.
Environmental considerations are integrated into both the masterplan and architecture. More than 20 per cent of the site is dedicated to greenery, including gardens, vertical planting and hedges that provide shade and contribute to the site’s microclimate. Most buildings are oriented along a north-south axis, with west-facing openings limited to reduce afternoon heat gain and glare. Openable windows support natural ventilation, while low-E glazing, locally sourced materials, standardised façade components and energy-efficient building systems help reduce environmental impact.
Through its terraced masterplan, layered building forms and integration of architecture and landscape, La Vetta creates a residential environment that responds directly to the distinctive topography of Kau To Shan.
Project details
Location: 68 Lai Ping Road, Kau To Shan, Hong Kong SAR
Completion: 2017
Site area: 19,700 sqm
Gross floor area: 29,550 sqm
Client: Bravo Partner Limited, a joint venture between Wing Tai Properties Limited and Manhattan Group
Architect: P&T Group
Building services engineer: P&T Group (M&E) Ltd
Structural engineer: C M Wong & Associates Ltd
Landscape architect: Kenneth Ng and Associate Ltd
Interior designer: Yabu Pushelberg
Main contractor: Hien Lee Engineering Co. Ltd
Located on the sloping landscape of Kau To Shan, La Vetta is a low-rise residential development shaped by its relationship with Hong Kong’s natural surroundings. The development comprises 68 houses, 90 apartments and a residents’ clubhouse, arranged across a series of landscaped terraces overlooking Tolo Harbour, the Shatin skyline and the surrounding hills.
The masterplan responds closely to the site’s changing levels. Larger apartment buildings are positioned farther from the access road and oriented towards the hills, while the smaller houses sit closer to the neighbouring street. Setting the buildings at different platform levels reduces their visual impact and creates a composition that reflects the scale and terraced character of the surrounding hillside.
This arrangement allows landscaped spaces to extend between the buildings. Tree-lined routes, pedestrian paths and a large central courtyard connect the different parts of the development, while reflective pools, planted gardens and framed views create a varied experience for residents moving through the site. Building services and parking are largely accommodated below ground, freeing the ground level for gardens, communal areas and pedestrian circulation.
The architectural concept, described as a “dialogue of forms and reflections”, explores the relationship between built form and landscape. Solid stone-clad elements establish a strong base, while glazed upper levels reflect the sky and surrounding greenery, reducing the perceived weight of the buildings. Interlocking façades are softened by curved corners and recessed upper floors, creating a balance between geometric and organic forms.
The material palette reinforces this contrast. Granite cladding gives the lower levels a tactile and durable character, complemented by bronze accents at the entrances. Blue-tinted low-E glazing is used across the window-wall and curtain-wall systems, helping to reduce solar heat gain while reflecting the landscape. Curved glazing at key corners maintains open views and emphasises the sculptural profile of the buildings.
A range of residential types accommodates different households and stages of family life. Apartments extend from smaller studios and simplex units to garden duplexes and penthouses, while the houses range from approximately 190 to 440 square metres. Private gardens, terraces and generous areas of openable glazing bring natural light, ventilation and views into the homes.
At the centre of the development, the clubhouse is organised as a series of shared spaces around a sunken garden. Its reading lounge, function rooms, indoor swimming pool, gymnasium and other recreational facilities are visually connected to the planted courtyard, creating a sheltered communal environment within the wider development.
Environmental considerations are integrated into both the masterplan and architecture. More than 20 per cent of the site is dedicated to greenery, including gardens, vertical planting and hedges that provide shade and contribute to the site’s microclimate. Most buildings are oriented along a north-south axis, with west-facing openings limited to reduce afternoon heat gain and glare. Openable windows support natural ventilation, while low-E glazing, locally sourced materials, standardised façade components and energy-efficient building systems help reduce environmental impact.
Through its terraced masterplan, layered building forms and integration of architecture and landscape, La Vetta creates a residential environment that responds directly to the distinctive topography of Kau To Shan.
Project details
Location: 68 Lai Ping Road, Kau To Shan, Hong Kong SAR
Completion: 2017
Site area: 19,700 sqm
Gross floor area: 29,550 sqm
Client: Bravo Partner Limited, a joint venture between Wing Tai Properties Limited and Manhattan Group
Architect: P&T Group
Building services engineer: P&T Group (M&E) Ltd
Structural engineer: C M Wong & Associates Ltd
Landscape architect: Kenneth Ng and Associate Ltd
Interior designer: Yabu Pushelberg
Main contractor: Hien Lee Engineering Co. Ltd
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