Intergenerational Play Space Design -

“Ripple – Theater of Life”

Project: Intergenerational Play Space Design Competition

Year: 2020

Client: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University JCDISI

Location: Yaumatei, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Site Area: 5,850sqm

Awards: Bronze Award

Our design concept “Ripple – Theater of Life”, aims to bring energy, vibrancy and life into Prosperous Garden, resembling the effect of a water droplet into a calm lake and a soothing space in the community. The plaza will be defined by four zones: the central plaza, the inner ring, the outer ring and the upper ring, each zone with different level and type of activity as shown in the graphics package attached. We aim to involve all walks of life to engage with each other in the public space, nurturing an intergenerational, socially inclusive and equitable open space with universal access for all. 

The existing Prosperous Garden open space is very disjointed and divided into several areas of different activities with limited connection and lacks proper shading for outdoor sitting areas. While the central plaza provides a large open space adaptable for various activities and events, it does not have attractive features that would encourage people to linger and spend time together on a regular basis. Existing segregated areas for elderly and children does not encourage any social interaction or foster the connection between residents of all ages. The overall area has insufficient green spaces and green cover to create a pleasant landscape environment.

By developing a spatially well integrated and interactive open space, a healthy, active and sustainable lifestyle will be promoted within the Prosperous Garden community. Children and elderly can play and interact with each other in the play space with sustainable and smart landscaped open space. Prosperous Garden would then be transformed into a multi-purpose flexible intergenerational leisure space with various community activities for residents of all ages to enjoy.