Wetland Seasons Bay

The Wetland Seasons Bay project site is located adjacent to the Hong Kong Wetland Park in Tin Shui Wai. As the site’s immediate perimeter is part of the ecological mitigation area of the wetlands, it is imperative to embed the notion of environmental and nature into the core of design principle in the project. The design begins with a number of principle in masterplan, the design must respect its immediate site perimeter, the wetlands and the developed housing estates.

In achieving the brief, the design envisioned a set of puzzle blocks in three major types and heights - the L shaped, T shape and the rectilinear. These blocks are representing the residential blocks which are to be arranged on the site based on a simple criteria, the perimeter edge of the site is to be respected. The height of built form on the edge is to be the lowest in heights, the blocks would increase in heights in the middle as well as to the west. This creates a gradual sloped skyline from east to west.

In this disposition, the T shaped low rise 6 storey villas would occupy the eastern and northern edge, creating a friendly relationship to the wetlands, whereas the rest of the L shaped blocks of 10 storeys are positioned in the middle and to the west. The arrangement of the clustered L shaped blocks naturally created an enclosure, where landscaped and clubhouse facilities such as outdoor swimming pool for the residents are located, this has created a sense of community where local residence can enjoy and meet. The orientation of each block is optimised towards the best solar access angles thus creating minimal overshadowing to the community space in between.

A green boulevard is proposed at the main entry on Tin Shui Wai Road to establish an axis towards the wetlands from the existing housing estates, adequate commercial components are also proposed within the site to ensure convenience to local residents. Roof tops clubhouse facilities allowed residents to enjoy panoramic view to the wetlands.

Residential

113,250 Sqm

Tin Shui Wai, N.T., Hong Kong

Completed 2022