edit!: passenger terminal building for hong kong

‘passenger terminal building’ by edit!, hong kong, china images courtesy of edit!

czech practice edit! has proposed a passenger terminal building for hong kong. this gateway envisions a living link between the city’s boundary with mainland china that embraces both pedestrians and vehicles. the landmark structure gracefully spans the shenzhen river increasing accessibility by organizing modes of traffic. serving as a controlled boundary point, the sweeping raised form softens the appearance of necessary functions including ground level truck parking.

aerial perspective

effortlessly lifted off the ground, the entrance invites pedestrian travelers to a series of escalators. once inside, visitors may promptly cross the river or venture into the bridge’s upper levels. a green roof composed of a series of terraces is reminiscent of the predominant south china landscape while still complimenting the surrounding urban architecture. vehicular traffic is diverted along the perimeter of the building allowing an unobstructed view of the city and water.

pedestrian bridge

departure hall

entrance from the north

at night

site plan

floor plan / level 1

conceptual diagrams

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