Could we as designers consider and propose the whole Choi Hung Road Playground site (beyond the indicated site boundary in the brief)?
The design area shall be strictly within the competition boundary as stated in the competition brief. # Competition Design Requirement
Kai Tak river water network information?
Participants can make reference to DSD’s website # Competition Design Requirement
Could we build permanent structure/building on top of existing ground?
Participants are advised to make reasonable assumptions on proposing permanent structure/building to maximize the open space for public enjoyment. Moreover, their design shall fulfill the objectives and design requirement in the competition brief. # Competition Design Requirement
Do we need to maintain the existing contour? Could we make the whole site flat?
Participants can modify the site contour to suit their design proposals and fulfil the objectives and design requirement in the competition brief. # Competition Design Requirement
Is there a minimum greenery ratio (or target landscape area) for the competition site? Can the “greenery ratio” at the competition site be viewed as a stand alone figure or can it be viewed in conjunction with the rest of the park?
There is no minimum greenery ratio requirement for the competition. Participants can propose the landscape area to fulfil the objectives and design requirement in the competition brief. For reference purpose, government buildings shall fulfil a minimum of 30% greenery ratio. Participants are also suggested to make reference to the tree survey information and the requirement […]
It is mentioned that the existing stone walls and flying bridge should be conserved. Can those heritage be partially modified (i.e. the metal railing that appears to be added at a later stage) or the full extent needs to be preserved? If partial modification is allowed, it can be done to what extent?
The participants can decide the extent of modification on their own to fulfil the objectives and design requirement in the competition brief. # Competition Design Requirement
Is it correct that the construction cost of the design entry is not one of the assessment criteria? Any budget planning /limitation for design reference?
The jury panel will judge the design submission based on the criteria set in Section 9.3 of the competition brief and cost-effective is one of the design requirements. # Competition Design Requirement
Any height registration?
There is no height restriction for the competition site. For reference purpose, the maximum building height of the sports complex in Choi Hung Road Playground falls within G/IC zone is 4-storey. Participants can design to fulfil the objectives and design requirement in the competition brief. # Competition Design Requirement
Any existing park facility required to be retained?
There is no requirement on retaining any park facilities. # Competition Design Requirement
Any schedule of accommodation requirements?
There is no schedule of accommodation requirement. # Competition Design Requirement