Woodhead has recently completed the refurbishment of the Stanley Plaza retail precinct on the south east peninsula of Hong Kong Island.We were invited by the owners “The Link” who were seeking an international architectural practice who thinks “outside the box” to provide the concept design for the repositioning of the centre which celebrates the iconic location and breathtaking vistas from the centre.
Our concept responded to the marine location adapting a nautical language of light weight panelised slatted facades reminiscent of a South Pacific almost tropical ambiance. The timber look slats light and shade “dapples” against the original solid facade behind creating a rich textured and layered result contrasting markedly with the original heavy concrete fascias.The redevelopment seeks to update the ‘look and feel’ of the retail precinct, providing a high class shopping destination for visitors and a refresh of the facades to create a contemporary environment as unique to Hong Kong as it’s location.
Located amidst the picturesque Stanley bay, the retail development provides a fresh food precinct, high quality boutique retail stores, and entertainment zones.
“The Link” are delighted with the result saying that there is nothing anything like it in Hong Kong. This is exactly what we set out to achieve.
