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Kai Tak Prism

Kai Tak Prism

The Kai Tak New District transforms a decommissioned airport waterfront into a sustainable, mixed-use urban center positioned as Hong Kong's emerging hub for sports, culture, and innovation. While the site benefits from existing assets such as Metro Park, waterfront infrastructure, and growing residential demand, limited last-mile connectivity to monorail and MTR lines remains a critical challenge. The master plan addresses this through a balanced mobility strategy integrating public transit, cycling, water transportation, and pedestrian networks, while building climate resilience via sustainable stormwater management systems embedded within a continuous park and waterfront network. By layering residential, commercial, office, arts, and startup incubator programs into a walkable, interconnected district, the project leverages public funding mechanisms to deliver a vibrant, accessible waterfront community that fosters entrepreneurship, cultural production, and long-term urban vitality.

DesignersIn Jung, Jiwon Chae, Kyujin Choi, Seoyoung Kim
AdvisorJae Min Lee
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