Below is the Summary of the results of Conserving Wan Chai Market ...
Below is the Summary of the results of Conserving Wan Chai Market ...
Below is the Summary of the results of Conserving Wan Chai Market ...
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03Project Programme0303030302<strong>Summary</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Ideas and Concepts suggested in <strong>the</strong> DesignCharrette (Appendices Folder refers):1] Concept• Some general design principles were identified for conserving<strong>Wan</strong> <strong>Chai</strong> <strong>Market</strong> which include:a] The Bauhaus (some experts claimed as Art Deco StreamlinedModerne) architectural character <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Market</strong> should bepreserved because it <strong>is</strong> an excellent example manifesting“form follows function” Modern Movement in <strong>the</strong> modernarchitecture h<strong>is</strong>tory in Hong Kong as well as in <strong>the</strong> world.b] The <strong>Market</strong> should be preserved as a heritage landmark <strong>of</strong><strong>Wan</strong> <strong>Chai</strong> because it has been developing toge<strong>the</strong>r with <strong>the</strong>residents <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wan</strong> <strong>Chai</strong>, inherited <strong>the</strong> role and function <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>former <strong>Wan</strong> <strong>Chai</strong> <strong>Market</strong> for 67 years and represented apioneer <strong>of</strong> modern indoor market development in Hong Kong.Hence, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Market</strong>, as a heritage landmark, <strong>is</strong> worthconnecting to o<strong>the</strong>r heritage buildings <strong>of</strong> various ages andcharacters nearby to create a continuous link <strong>of</strong> conservedheritage.For example, a heritage trail can be providedalong Queen’s Road East by constructing anunderpass linking <strong>the</strong> Old <strong>Wan</strong> <strong>Chai</strong> Post Officeand <strong>Wan</strong> Cha <strong>Market</strong>.c] The “old” and “new” elements in <strong>the</strong> area should beharmoniously integrated in <strong>the</strong> comprehensive renewal site inorder that <strong>Wan</strong> <strong>Chai</strong> <strong>Market</strong> can be conserved at its best statuswith <strong>the</strong> maximum benefits to <strong>the</strong> surrounding environment.For example, <strong>Wan</strong> <strong>Chai</strong> <strong>Market</strong> could beconserved to produce a buffering effect that<strong>the</strong> wall effect <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> high-r<strong>is</strong>es in <strong>the</strong>comprehensive renewal site on <strong>the</strong> pedestrianson Queen’s Road East and <strong>Wan</strong> <strong>Chai</strong> Roadcould be minimized.12
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