Reconstruction of Five Public Piers in Northeast New Territories

Wong Shek Public Pier’s Architectural Roof Design is the first of its kind in the Northeast New Territories Region. As an integral part of transportation facility for local and public users in the area, both functionality and aesthetics bore great importance in fulfilling its role. Paying tribute to the roof design which imitates the surrounding outline of the mountain landscape and the waves, the pier harmoniously integrates with nature and its tranquility. The overlapping of roofs provides shelter from rain and allows free flow of hot air, while skylight fuses in from above with ease. Moreover, vast quality control efforts were implemented in the building process, with pre-fabricated materials brought into site, heavily minimizing the amount of construction dust and waste and environmental impacts to the surroundings. Undoubtedly, Wong Shek Public Pier has become a landmark architectural feature for promoting ecotourism and leisure.

Client: Civil Engineering & Development Department

The Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA) Annual Awards 2006 for President Award