Tai Kwun Heritage Centre Architecture
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What was the former Central Police Station, the Central Magistracy, and the Victoria Prison used for before it was decommissioned in 2006?

  • A shopping mall
  • A museum
  • A hotel
  • A main police station, magistracy, and prison (correct)

    • What is unique about the compound's location?

  • It is a rare 'courtyard' in the middle of one of the densest cities in the world (correct)
  • It is situated near the waterfront
  • It is a isolated area
  • It is located on the outskirts of Hong Kong Island

    • What is planned for the Prison Yard?

  • To be demolished and rebuilt into a new skyscraper
  • To remain untouched as a historic monument
  • To be converted into a parking lot
  • To be transformed into a public space dedicated to cultural programming (correct)

    • What is the Parade Ground surrounded by?

    <p>Several of the site’s most historic buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will be added to the former Prison Yard as part of the transformation?

    <p>New art and cultural programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are the architects of Tai Kwun - Centre for Heritage and Arts?

    <p>Herzog &amp; de Meuron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of raising the new building volumes above the surrounding granite walls?

    <p>To generate a new public and circulation space below</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the existing structure and internal finishes were reused in the design of The Mills?

    <p>70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature was created by hollowing out a 3-storey space in The Mills?

    <p>A large skylight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary function of the Nan Fung Textiles Mills in the past?

    <p>A manufacturing hub for Hong Kong's textile industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the solar blind system in The Mills?

    <p>To enhance daylight and minimize air-conditioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the new East-West pedestrian connection established by the raised volumes?

    <p>A new connection from Arbuthnot Road to Old Bailey Street</p> Signup and view all the answers

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