GIC Sites

Overview of GIC Sites

The UDGM for the GIC Sites outlines a range of proposed urban design control parameters relating to all Government developments and the relationship and interface with the surrounding developments.

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Core Concepts

  • To provide engineering control and best practice to guide the design of streetscape and pedestrian zone to encapsulates the planning vision of Kai Tak

“Recommended”, “Acceptable” and “To be Avoided”

A list of “recommended”, “acceptable” and “to be avoided” design features is suggested in the report, such as the followings (not exhaustive):

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    • Streetscape Design
    • Façade Treatments
    • Greening
  • Recommended

    • Streetscape Design

      Integrated streetscape and share space for the Government Office Buildings

    • Façade Treatments

      Provide relief and visual rhythm on the facades

    • Greening

      Landscape elements to be recyclable, low maintenance, contemporary to fit into Kai Tak streetscape

  • Acceptable

    • Streetscape Design

      Streetscape layout and content to improve security

    • Façade Treatments

      Provide a visual contrast which is aesthetically pleasing and simple yet sophisticated environment

    • Greening

      Plant size and form at maturity, seasonal changes, textures and colours all need to be considered

  • To be Avoided

    • Streetscape Design

      Monotonous, blank or wall effect development

    • Façade Treatments

      Excessive long and blank facades

    • Greening

      Complicated designs are expensive and are difficult to maintain