Description
This Special School is the first-of-its-kind purpose-built facility for severely mentally handicapped children which aim to prepare them to cope with the simple tasks of daily life. It comprises of ten classrooms and a boarding section providing 60 places. The key design concept highlights the separation between two realms: the home and the school, by utilizing a feature wall to demarcate the threshold and a courtyard to mark the transition. The dormitories, dining, living and study areas are placed in a linear block overlooking greenery towards the south. The main entrance, classrooms, assembly hall and other amenities, are contained in a 2-storey block, which complete the U-shaped building around the courtyard.
CLIENT
Education Bureau, HKSAR Government
START / COMPLETION
2007
GFA
7,150 sqm
LOCATION
Hong Kong SAR
Winning Award
2009 ArchSD Annual Award - Special Mention
2008 Hong Kong Institute of Architects Annual Awards - Special Architectural Award, Accessibility
2008 Hong Kong Institute of Architects Annual Awards - Special Architectural Award, Accessibility