ARCH 5731A_Heng Fa Chuen

Investigation of Challenges and Opportunities for Housing Development in Hyper-density Hong Kong BackgroundHeng Fa Chuen 1155064122 Au Ching Man 1155063523 Poon Long Wun Adabelle

BACKGROUND

HistoryLand : Reclamation from Pak Sha Wan (白沙灣) and Lei Yue Mun Bay (鯉魚門灣)Developers : MTR Company + Heng Fa Chuen Development Company LimitedStation : Originally named “Chai Wan Quay“, Renamed after Construction of Island Line 1978 1984 1985 1985 1988Reclamation Height limit MTR opens First 17 blocks Remaining Blocks

Basic informationArea : 0.343km2Population :19,119Density : 55,773/km2Number of blocks : 48 ( #1-50, omitting #14 and #44)Number of flats : 6504 Flats2016 census

Further Populations2016 census

Weather Feature

LOCAL CONTEXT







PLANNING PARAMETERS

Site Plan Area : 0.343km2 Population : 19,119 No. of blocks : 48 No. of storeys: <=20 levels No. of flats : 6504 Flats Facilities : Shopping malls Market Carparks Clubhouses Swimming pool Sport courts Centraline Property

OverviewUpper Heng Fa Block 1 – 13, 15 – 21Lower Heng Fa 18 storeys Located above train station Mainly 500 – 600 sq. ft. small flats Some areas suffered from noise pollution Block 22 – 43, 45 – 48 20 storeys Located along seaside Mainly 700 – 900 sq. ft. 3 - bedroom units Have nice seafront views

Unit Plan (Retangular shape) 2 bedrooms 453-498 sq. ft. Block 1-21, 24-39 3 bedroomsCentraline Property 508-560 sq. ft. 2 bedrooms, 2 toilets 595-643 sq. ft. 1 master room, 2 bedrooms 722 sq. ft.

Unit Plan (Diamond shape with balcony) 2 bedrooms 547 sq. ft. Block 22-23, 40-50 3 bedrooms, 2 toilets 593-659 sq. ft.Centraline Property 1 master room, 2 bedrooms 713 sq. ft. 1 master room, 2 bedrooms 826-858 sq. ft.

Unit Plan (Duplex)Block 1-21, 27, 29-33 837 sq. ft. 883 sq. ft. 955 sq. ft.Centraline Property

Unit Plan (Heng Fa Villa) 1 master bedroom, 2 bedrooms, 1 servant room, balcony Centraline Property

ESTATE PLANNING

Property Price 1989 2009 2012 2017 ～800 sq. ft. : ～580 sq. ft. : ～600 sq. ft. : ～475 sq. ft. : ～$1.3 million ～$3 million ～$6 million ～$7.4 million～$1600/sq. ft. ～$5200/sq. ft. ～$10000/sq. ft. ～$15000/ sq. ft.

Vehicular Circulation<- Shau Kei Wan -> Chai Wan

Pedestrian Circulation Walkable area Important pathway Elevated walkway Main entrance

Parking Facilities

Loading / Unloading areas

Walking distance

DESIGN APPRAISAL

Issue 1 : Isolated / TOO isolated?Transport MTR monopoly Lack of other means of public transport Taxi and Private Cars Planning capacity of car storage

Issue 1 : Isolated / TOO isolated?Facilities Paradise Mall Most commercial fulfilling needs of residents

Issue 1 : Isolated / TOO isolated?District Planning Unwalkable between stations? Google suggested route from Shau Kei wan to Heng Fa Chuen through Chai Wan

Issue 2 : Upper and Lower part SegregationLand Originally available VS Reclaimed

Issue 2 : Upper and Lower part SegregationGrid Rotated Weather / plan geometry consideration?

Issue 2 : Upper and Lower part SegregationHousing Density / Height

Issue 2 : Upper and Lower part SegregationAccessibility User Unfriendly Maintenance and management problem

Issue 3 : TyphoonLocation Offshore not protected by Lei Yue Mun Lack of breakwater devices (e.g Chai Wan)

Issue 3 : TyphoonPromenade Buffering zone

Issue 3 : TyphoonBuilding Structure Raised lobby Shear walls against lateral force

Issue 3 : TyphoonTree foundation Stabilize water flow Protect bank Trees

Issue 3 : TyphoonTree foundation Shallow roots Sustainability? Broken tree after typhoon

Issue 4 : NoiseRailway Paving materials (concrete railway platform) Noise barrier in 1997 Train speed limitation since 1996

Issue 4 : NoiseIsland Eastern Corridor