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FROM THE ARCHITECT:
Located along the hustle and bustle Salisbury Road in Tsim Sha Tsui, one of the hottest tourist spots in Hong Kong, Salisbury Treescape is a series of the tree-like canopy that pays tribute to the urban nature along the harbourfront. Stretches from the J2 exit of Tsim Sha Tsui east MTR station to the bus stops at Victoria Dockside, Salisbury Treescape extends the tree canopy along Salisbury Road to form an enchanting streetscape immersed in nature.
Built with varying heights to frame a dynamic vista from the escalator, the forest-like structure outside the J2 exit comprises clusters of hexagonal nesting sealed with fritted temper glass cover and timber-fin like screen. The steel branches are carefully computed to support the canopy and are constructed to withstand the typhoon season in Hong Kong. The hexagonal canopy echoes with the spider trees along Salisbury Road while shielding users from heavy rain, blinding sunlight, and scorching summer heat. The stepping roof also drains excessive rainwater in the summer.
As people ride up the escalator, they are greeted by the tender light and shadow that shined through the shaded canopy. At night, the dim streetlights reflect on the canopy to create a romantic golden-yellow passage.
Often known as one of the densest cities in the world, urban nature is a much-cherished treasure in Hong Kong. Carefully merging architecture with nature, Salisbury Treescape provides an alternative imagination to the future of public infrastructure.
