By Rutvi Ashar
Photography: Courtesy Concrete
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In
an era, where every square foot of space is essential, architecture firm, Concrete designs
a clubhouse atop a residential tower in the heart of Mongkok, Hongkong!
With the
intention to create a getaway right in the middle of a busy street in Mongkok,
Concrete designs a bespoke space atop Skypark,
a large residential development, which allows people
to bump into each other and truly connect.
With human psyche and behavioural characteristics as the focal elements of the
project, the architects weave in dollops of landscaping with the interiors,
making for a complete rejuvenation arena.
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Open
to the sky and not confined by walls, the clubhouse heralds a completely new
typology of built spaces. Softscapes and hardscapes work in unison and easily
connect the two levels that consist of different functional areas viz. kitchen,
library and bar that sit together with a gym, swimming pool and art gallery via
a statement staircase. The staircase serves a dual purpose and acts as a piece
of urban furniture too.
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Having designed the architecture and interiors of the entire
public zone of the building, right from the street entrance to the transfer concierge
floor and rooftop clubhouse, Concrete has worked closely with P&T architects
and landscape architects ALN, making an integrated design that captures the
“in-between spaces”.
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Positioning service shafts diagonally gives rise to what is
considered negative spaces; contrary to that ideology, Concrete intentionally
designs these spaces as transparent and open, with glass partitions and sliding
doors; resulting in pockets of surprise, where one can find the best views of the
city.
Every residential project has few highlights that help
market the apartments; in this case, there can be no argument that potential Skypark’s
residents will chose their homes based on this remarkable rooftop community
space complete with picnic and barbeque areas.
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Fact File:
Project: Clubhouse
Mongkok Skypark Hong Kong
Client: New World
Development HK
Design Firms:
Project Team
Concrete: Rob Wagemans - Maarten de Geus
Tom Ruijken - Sofie
Ruytenberg - Julia Hundermark
Wouter Slot - Yoekie
de Bree
Executive Architect:
P&T architects & engineers Ltd.
Executive Landscape
Architect: Adrian L. Norman Ltd.
Structural Engineer:
CM Wong & Associates Ltd.
MEP Engineer: WSP
Hong Kong Ltd.
Lighting Consultant:
Pro-lit Ltd.
Clubhouse Artworks: various artworks at gallery by
Lumas collections
Clubhouse Floor Area: 916 sq. m.
Location: Mongkok, Hongkong
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