The Kowloon dragon symbolises the mouth of a major commercial harbour to a forward-looking city alive with festivals, noise and colour: A serpentine’body’ with a radial ‘head’ capable of various development phases and able to organise a chain of sheltered major public spaces.
A highly commercial proposition of property with a waterfront aspect almost double that of a comparable linear development. Well integrated pedestrian ways and clear transport links by road, rail and water. Splendid elevated settings for the new arts and cultural facilities with enhanced spin-off for the agglomeration of entertainment and other complementary facilities. An impressive and fitting symbol for the vibrant city of Hongkong.
“What West Kowloon Waterfront ought to reclaim is not only land but our history, identity and creative spirit” - from the competition brief
Client: Hongkong City
Budget: $4bn US
Status: competition
