HKICON Conservation Awards 2018
The evening of 21 March 2019 represents a key milestone for HKICON, as it marks the successful launching, assessment and announcement of the first Hong Kong Institute of Architectural Conservationists (HKICON) Conservation Awards. We have announced, acknowledged and
celebrated the winners of the 2018 HKICON Conservation Awards. This year, we have two winners from two categories, one is from the
Interpretation Category and another one is from the Restoration Category.
award winners
The two winning projects are:
RESTORATION category:
Phase II Renovation Works of Fringe Club
ARTitects Limited
Interpretation category:
The Central Police Station Revitalisation Project
Tai Kwun, The Jockey Club CPS Limited
ReSTORATION
The Fringe Club
Location: 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, Hong Kong
Restoration of the Fringe Club has enhanced the cultural significance of a local landmark by embracing its multi-layered history, while continuing to serve as a contemporary cultural, educational and arts hub. Adhering to the principles of best practice, the restoration works recaptured the building’s original character through thoughtful repairs, and functionally upgraded it to meet modern-day requirements. The juxtaposition of conservation techniques with interpretative story-telling methods speaks to authenticity of the historic fabric and highlights the spirit of place, notably seen in the installation of bronze strips between the floor tiles. Located in the heart of Central, the project illustrates the history of the neighbourhood and serves as an inspiration for conservation of built heritage in Hong Kong.
Photo source: ARTitects Limited
Interpretation
The Central Police Station Revitalisation Project
Location: 10 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong
The interpretation of the revitalised Central Police Station Compound (Tai Kwun) has revealed several layers of rich heritage related to the history of law and order in Hong Kong. By using a site-specific, people-oriented and outcome-driven approach, the revitalised Centre for Heritage and Arts successfully demonstrates the cultural significance of the site by providing a truly inclusive experience for a diverse profile of visitors. The site-wide interpretative infrastructure is a sensitive balance of traditional methods and contemporary digital and multimedia elements, tracing back the intangible legacy of the place as inextricably linked to its tangible fabric. Resulting from extensive professional consultation, the interactive tours, storytelling spaces, diverse education programmes and thematic heritage exhibitions are appreciated for their high public engagement and impact thereby setting a new benchmark for interpretation works in the city and beyond.
About the winning projects
