設計及項目建筑師：Aedas

業(yè)主：恒隆地產

建筑面積：23 397平方米

竣工年份：2019年

主要設計人：林世杰，執(zhí)行董事

攝影：Kris Provoost

Design & Project Architect: Aedas

Client: Hang Lung Properties

Completion Year: 2019

GFA: 23 397 sqm

Design Director: Ed Lam, Executive Director

Photography: Kris Provoost

香港山頂廣場，屬于市民的東方之珠

歷經近30年的時代變遷，始建于1992年的山頂廣場，在風雨磨礪中漸漸褪去繁華：被遮擋的入口、老舊的裝潢、狹小的中庭、體驗極差的動線……一場翻修亟待展開。

Aedas受業(yè)主委托，對山頂廣場展開了為期兩年半的翻新修繕。設計從概念、空間、布局三方面著手，讓山頂廣場一改舊貌，迸發(fā)出新的生命力：

1、將“山頂寶石”概念融入設計，形成蘊含香港精神的地標性入口，以寓意“東方之珠”的造型匯聚城市目光。

2、打破動線布局，重構中庭空間，以煥然一新的格局提升游覽體驗。

3、模糊室內外界限，通過輕盈現(xiàn)代的景觀露臺，提供人與環(huán)境的自然互動。

設計從“寶石切割”中汲取靈感，將原有的兩個小入口合二為一，打造了如同寶石形狀的三維幕墻，透明的玻璃在陽光下明亮奪目，形成極具標志性與層次感的建筑造型，呼應著山下“東方明珠”的繁華景象。三角形玻璃拼接出的球形幕墻如同一個山頂之眼，通過多角度在玻璃上映照出周遭自然風景與天色變化，讓訪客漫步間盡享欣賞四時美景，形成建筑與環(huán)境、與人之間的自然互動。當夜晚來臨，幕墻上的LED燈光亮起，搭配網格結構的閃爍，猶如一顆顆流星，照亮山頂。

為完美實現(xiàn)3D結構，設計師一改傳統(tǒng)焊接方法，以數控機床加工星型接頭，通過工廠預制，確保建成效果的同時，也降低了運輸成本，縮短了建造時間。

為了將空間還給城市，給不同人群營造了各類共享空間，讓互動在此發(fā)生。開闊的臺階成為游客來往的中轉場所，三三兩兩在長椅上小憩。曾經的噴泉景觀改為了互動更強的草坪，小朋友可以在此席地而坐，嬉戲追逐。

重構中庭動線，提升室內體驗

走進大堂，通高開放的前庭，空間通透，透明的三維幕墻，將陽光帶入室內，為游客帶來舒適的到達感。設計最大限度模糊室內外界限，將外墻及廣場地面的石材花紋和材料延伸至室內。

為改變過去室內昏暗、空間擁擠的狀況，設計通過布局調整與色彩運用，改善了視覺的壓迫感。通道旁的商鋪全部后移，將中庭由過去的4米寬擴大至8米，環(huán)形動線形成的動態(tài)拱形游廊，方向更明確，回路更直接。寬敞圓勻的通道取代了狹小的尖角空間，舒適宜人，游覽體驗更佳。

設計保留了原有的天窗結構，在原玻璃基礎上增加隔熱膜，提升散熱屬性，防止陽光過于刺眼。極佳的照明采光，讓人仿佛行走于陽光下一般，搭配淺色為主的室內設計，白色的回廊外輪廓與淺色地磚，共同營造出室內明亮現(xiàn)代的環(huán)境氛圍。

頂層拱廊還設有裝置藝術，形態(tài)不同的玻璃，按照顏色排序漸變，呼應光線的變化及其形成的陰影，色彩明亮富有律動，極大削弱了室內的封閉感。同時，為購物中心增添了獨特的標志性景色，吸引游客拍照打卡。

另一方面，隨著“放管服”改革深入推進，塑造一支具有豐富業(yè)務實踐經驗、切實了解師生需求、溝通能力良好的報銷服務人才隊伍。報銷服務隊伍應與師生醫(yī)務員工聯(lián)系密切，既需要樹立服務理念，又需要在日常業(yè)務操作中提升技能；深入到各學院中去，了解廣大師生財務需求，開展財務宣講，溝通解決問題，有的放矢地開展服務。

模糊界限，觀景中與環(huán)境自然互動

設計在每層都增加了便捷可達的露臺空間，用透明的玻璃欄桿代替了過去的墻體，提升商業(yè)空間的景觀價值，讓訪客在享受美食之余，一覽山海美景。二層的戶外平臺改為兒童樂園，并與當地藝術家合作，打造富有文化內涵與藝術的環(huán)境，為家庭歡度周末提供新的選擇。

漫步而上，來到頂部的觀景臺。由主入口的三維幕墻向上延伸形成的欄河，輕盈現(xiàn)代的玻璃材質代替了過去的石質欄桿，拉近了人與景色之間的距離。于百米高空，極目遠眺，高樓林立展示著香港的現(xiàn)代繁榮；另一側林間山海，訴說歲月百年沉浮。從三角形框架中定格的照片，如同一場人與自然、建筑與環(huán)境無聲的對話。

“越來越多的市民把山頂廣場作為周末家庭時光的選擇，你可以看到孩子們在這里嬉戲；露臺上三兩好友聚會交談；還有觀景臺上游客的贊嘆。我想，這就是最好的翻修，讓建筑融入生活，讓空間回歸城市，讓人來人往譜寫它新的生命?！?/p>

Peak Galleria, a dazzling Pearl of the Orient for all

Due to its long history, Peak Galleria had become obsolescent and worn out in the past decades and was in urgent need of a makeover.

Aedas was commissioned by the Client to renovated and modernize the property for more than 2.5 year redesign and construction. To achieve this goal, three key strategies have been applied for rejuvenation of the arcade:

1. To create a gem-like, eye-catching entrance that resonates the city’s lively spirit and symbolic image of “Pearl of the Orient”.

2. To improve circulatory and visual experience to interior space by re-organizing retail layout and circulation flow.

3. To promote interaction with nature and add commercial value to outdoor terraces by creating new alfresco dining area and improve design and accessibility to viewing platforms.

The journey begins as one arrive at the century-old Peak Tram Station. Removing obstructive built works on the plaza, a dazzling gemstone immediately draws attention from visitors while the two wings extends to form a welcoming hug around the plaza. Sharp angles of the thick red granite were replaced by tender curves of the glass and steel structure, reflecting a lighter and younger image of the shopping arcade with a style.

The design draws inspiration from the "glowing gem", combining two inconspicuous entrances into one grand iconic entrance. Triangular glass panels are applied to realize the curtain wall’s diamond-cut pattern, sparkling to create an eye of the peak. Bright and glittering in the sun, it reflects the surrounding natural landscapes and changes of the sky from different angles, stimulating an intuitive interaction between architecture,nature and people passing by. As night falls, LED lights on the grid shell structure put on a light show like a meteor shower, brightening up the Peak to offer a different kind of fascination from daytime.

To realize the 3D structure of the gemstone, a CNC machine method is adopted to produce the star-joints in accurate and extraordinary touch of finish. The components of the structure are prefabricated to ensure accuracy during composition, while reducing transportation cost and construction time.

To return space to the city, ample communal spaces are created for people to share and interact. The public plaza has always been a place for gathering and transit.Transforming an existing fountain into a lawn, it endows the plaza a broader view and an inviting vibe.

lmprove Atrium and Spatial Quality

Lights penetrating through the curtain wall, the open and permeable entrance introduces a pleasant sense of arrival as visitors step in. It blurs the boundary of indoors and outdoors by inviting natural lights and extending stone patterns and materials of the exterior wall and plaza into the interior space.

With optimized layout and rich colours applied, the design changes the dim and cramped visual impression of the arcade. The main atrium is strategically widened from 4 m to 8 m in a comfort and proper proportion to enhance spatial quality and allow events and gathering. The arcade is re-arranged into a singular loop to improve wayfinding for visitors and commercial value for retail shops. Coherent with changes on the building facade, the sharp corners and straight angles in the interior space are also modified into curvy round aisles to generate a softened affinity to visitors.

Existing skylight structure is retained and upgraded by adding a thermal insulation film to filter out heat and sun glare. With sunlight shedding in, the new lighting system and the overall light tone of the arcade creates a bright and amicable atmosphere that people almost feel that they are walking in the sun.

An installation art of glass panels is set on top floor along the passageway. The“Rainbow Corridor” features glasses in different forms and colors - creating gradients of the color spectrum - and reflect the changing sunlight into playful shadows within the atrium. The rhythmic light and colors eliminating the sense of confinement in an enclosed space and creates a special “check-in” place for the mall.

Human-nature interaction with blurred boundaries

Accessible terraces are set on each floor to maximize view for visitors and generate additional value for the commercial space. Existing solid parapet walls are demolished and replaced by clear glass balustrade. All restaurants in the development are placed with alfresco dining area enjoying different angles of the view. Collaborated with local artists on design of the children playground on 2/F terrace, an inspiring culture and art space is created to enhance engagement and liveliness to the arcade.

Strolling up to the observation deck on top, the gem-like curtain wall of the main entrance extends upwards to as railings. The glazed panels are visually lighter and physically thinner, reducing distance to the natural scenery. Viewing the cityscape afar, high-rise buildings blocks below showcase prosperity of a bustling Hong Kong; while natural forests and ocean on the other side speaks for an everlasting tranquility of the land. Taking photo from any of the triangular frame is like a silent dialogue between man and nature,architecture and the environment.

The designer’s effort is well paid off: "More and more citizens are choosing Peak Galleria as their weekend destination for family gathering. You can see children playing, friends hanging out on the terrace and tourists acclaiming for the views on the observation deck. The best refurbishment is to bring the building into life,returning space to the city, and inviting people to visit and celebrates its new life."