WLa 10 WORLD LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE | AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2013 $USD3.99 WLa 10 CONTENTS BURNLEY LIVING ROOFS | HASSELL MONKS GARDEN MICHAEL VAN VALKENBURGH ASSOCIATES IGA 2017 BERLIN DESIGN COMPETITION GESKES.HACK LANDSCHAFTSARCHITEKTEN AND MILLS RIVER PARK & GREENWAY | OLIN VIC BRÜCKEN UND INGENIEURBAU GREEN RIVER | OKRA OR TAMBO NARRATIVE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION COMPLEX | NEWTOWN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS POP UP BEER GARDEN | GROUNDSWELL DESIGN GROUP SMITH CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH BUILDING VIETNAM VETERANS COMMERATIVE SERVICE WALL ANDREA COCHRAN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE SINATRA MURPHY THE REVITALIZATION OF PAK TSZ LANE PARK CROWN SKY GARDEN | MIKYOUNG KIM DESIGN GRAVITY GREEN HENLEY SQUARE | TAYLOR CULLITY LETHLEAN EJBY | ACT LUSTICA BAY | EDSA LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC PARK | LDA DESIGN URBAN CURRENT[S] MARSH LANE | KINNEAR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE LAND+CIVILIZATION COMPOSITIONS, TALLER 301, OPENFABRIC SAILING CLUB | LAND SCULPTOR STUDIO UNIPOL TOWER | FRASSINAGODICIOTTO DRY DOCK PARK | CLUSTER LANDSCAPE AND URBANISM COVER | MONKS GARDEN | IMAGE CREDIT | Elizabeth Felicella WLA 10 The Revitalization of Pak Tsz Lane Park GRAVITY GREEN WLA 10 THE REVITALIZATION OF PAK TSZ LANE PARK GRAVITY GREEN Prelude of the 1911 Chinese Revolution (Xinhai simultaneously, to give the entire space a distinct Revolution) identity, to provide a sequential route for visitors In commemoration of the revolution of 1911 to experience the history and to enhance the (the Chinese bourgeois democratic revolution characters of Pak Tsz Lane laneway. Laneway led by Dr. Sun Yat-sen which overthrew the entrances, enclosed open space and the terraced Qing Dynasty), the Urban Renewal Authority has walkways form a unique space for enjoyment, commenced the Pak Tsz Lane project to celebrate recreational and communal aspiration. Hong Kong’s link to the Revolution. The Park comprises three main sections: a Located among the neighborhood of Central feature pavilion area, an exhibition corridor and Western district on Hong Kong Island, Pak and a historically themed play area. Apart Tsz Lane was a blind alley surrounded by old from to the green elements, sculptures and tenement building. As one of the nodes on the Dr recreational facilities, the Park also incorporates Sun Yat-sen Historical Trail mapped to introduce exhibition features and interactive facilities his activities in the territory and hence highlight tracing the progression of revolution. While his close tie with Hong Kong, Pak Tsz Lane was the site is adjacent to the old gathering place home to Furen Liberary Society, which its founder of the Society, the division of exhibition rooms had also joined Dr Sun’s Revive China Society in the Pak Tsz Lane Park reflects the historical (XinZhongHui). Its strategic position had made aspects of the site, imitates the revolutionary Pak Tsz Lane a post where frequent revolution room, and recongregate the spirit of revolution. meetings took place, and hence known as a The ambience of Pak Tsz Lane in early years is cradle of the Revolution. also re-created, and the visitors are encouraged to walk through the old footprints and to learn Design Concept and Approaches about history. The historical and cultural background of the site formed the centre of the design concept and Pak Tsz Lane Park binds together the individual approaches, that Pak Tsz Lane was revitalized to buildings and sustainable developments in the become a park in Central district to retrace the district. The revitalization work promotes visual old urban fabric and the veiled Furen Literary linkage at different levels, as well as accessibility Society. The “Origin of Chinese Revolution” was for various local populates and tourists visitors. therefore adopted as the design theme for the In addition, it raises the public awareness of the Park. local history, connecting the past and creating the future. The concept calls for a variety of exhibition items and spaces to create a clear address for the tangible and intangible heritage and, WLA 10 THE REVITALIZATION OF PAK TSZ LANE PARK | GRAVITY GREEN WLA 10 THE REVITALIZATION OF PAK TSZ LANE PARK CENTRAL HONG KONG PRC Landscape Architect | Gravity Green Limited Architect | Ronald Lu & Partners (HK) Limited Client | Urban Renewal Authority, Hong Kong Design date | 2009 Completion date | 2012 Site area | approximately 1,600 square meters Award | The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects, Silver Award 2012 THE REVITALIZATION OF PAK TSZ LANE PARK | GRAVITY GREEN WLA 10 WLa 10 WLA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE MAGAZINE PARTNERS EDITOR | DAMIAN HOLMES [email protected] PROJECT SUBMISSIONS [email protected] SUPPORTERS DISTRIBUTION | DIGITAL | gumroad.com SINATRA MURPHY ADVERTISING | [email protected] WORLD LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE ADDRESS | ROOM 801 BUILDING 13 2518 LONGHUA ROAD SHANGHAI P.R.C 20232 PUBLISHED OCTOBER 2013 ©2013 WORLD LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE network edition WLA 10.