Dezeen promotion: led by property developer Sino Land, the Grand Central Complex in Hong Kong is designed to "showcase biodiversity".
The project, developed by Sino Land, is part of an urban redevelopment project in the Kwun Tong district undergoing rejuvenation.
The complex is made up of a shopping centre home to Hong Kong's first air-conditioned public transport interchange with a garden atop; four residential towers called Grand Central; and a clubhouse for residents called Grand Garden.
The complex is part of an urban redevelopment project in Kwun Tong
The complex's residential area offers an imaginative outdoor area called Seven Wonders ? a series of "biophilic experiences" to immerse residents in the landscape.
"These 'wonders' include a Green Sanctuary, Country Club, Fun Laboratory, The Study, Garden Of Delight, Orchid Garden and Green Kitchen," said Sino Land. Across each of the wonders, there are spaces designed for community building ? areas for barbecues, herb gardens, children's play areas and outdoor kitchens.
Sino Lands intends Grand Central Complex to become a "new prototype" for parks
The complex's clubhouse was designed by Hirsch Bedner Associates and EM Bespoke, and is made up of an east and west wing of 40,000 square feet (3,716 square metres).
The east wing includes an indoor swimming pool and wellness area, children's play area, motion fitness space and yoga room.
The clubhouse's west wing facilities include an o...