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2024 GFD 🏆 Awards

Gold Winner | K. Summit | Wong Tung & Partners Limited

Cruise Liner Living: Based on the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in the area in the design concept for K.SUMMIT, the ingenious use of dimensional curve line and sustainable metal materials gives the exterior a sophisticated aesthetic while accenting the design layering of the facade. To create a luxurious, relax lifestyle and to provide a weekend retreat for the residents are what we aim for the development.

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Gold 🏆 Winner
Global Future Design Awards 2024

K. Summit
Mixed-Use Architecture (Built)

Firm
Wong Tung & Partners Limited

Architect/Designer
Wong Tung & Partners Limited

Design Team
Alex Lau, Thomas Wong, Tavis Wong, Chan Sze Chun, Johnson Lee

Location
9 Muk Tai Street, Kai Tak, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Country
Hong Kong

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©Wong Tung & Partners Limited

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https://www.wongtung.com

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K. Summit has integrated the cruise liner theme into both architectural and landscape design which creates a recognisable identity with Kai Tak planning. The design organises difference zones for different activities based on the most recent cruise liner design and insert greenery spaces and water features to connect all zones together.

Location & Position

Kai Tak is set to be transformed into the second Central Business District (CBD2), fuelling astonishing economic growth and propelling prosperity. Leveraging on the town planning in Kowloon East district, as well as the well-developed transport infrastructure and exquisite living environment, K.SUMMIT is destined with infinite opportunities and strategic potentials arising from the CBD2. Upon the arrival of 5G technology, the “SMART CITY” concept is going to be exemplified and the brand idea of “inspire and be inspired” is set to echo the new living lifestyle here.

K.SUMMIT is not only blessed with geographic advantage for having the newly opened Kai Tak MTR station and Central Kowloon Route at the doorstep which allows perfect accessibility to the two commercial cores and other areas, but also a diversified community as the Kai Tak Development integrates multi-dimensional commercial, residential, shopping arcades and recreational amenities to blend in with sports to promote the concept of vibrancy and energy. 

Maximize Site Potentials

The idea of the two V-shaped towers was to create an interesting built form for the development in order to reduce the massing of towers, to allow diversity in building disposition, and to improve visual permeability; low-rise building blocks were introduced between high-rise towers through a smooth transition.

The vehicular & pedestrian entrances are designed as separated entrance in the development to provides a vehicle free ground level. The vehicular access to the development is localized at the eastern corner of the site on the ground level. All car parking spaces are located at the basement level and within a short walking distance to the access lifts and staircases to all residential units. This arrangement creates safe, interesting and comfortable circulation routes for pedestrians along with the retails and greenery spaces.

Modern Living Culture

Greenery plays a vital role at K.SUMMIT, around 30% of the area is designed as green spaces to allow residents to relax and enjoy in a scenic natural environment. The clubhouse, CLUB SUMMIT adopts a “contemporary and refined style” in the design concept expressing a character of modern luxury. The signature provision is the approximately over 4,200 sq.ft. Fitness World including a professionally equipped gym and diversified functional equipment. In addition, other sports and social gathering facilities are designed to offer a wide range of entertainment and leisure for like-minded residents to gather and pursue a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

Façade Design

While the architect embraces “Cruise Liner Living” based on the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in the area in the design concept for K.SUMMIT, the ingenious use of dimensional curve line and sustainable metal materials gives the exterior a sophisticated aesthetic while accenting the design layering of the facade.

The tower’s facade design, reflects the art of 3-dimensional aluminium cladding design at the balcony and A/C platform. Stunning copper and silver colours are introduced on the facade to create a dynamic pattern. The fluidity of the building’s facade mimics a new lively cruise journey for the residents. For the podium design, we can find the continuity generated from the tower elevation treatment. A fluid building form is created from the transfer plate down to the clubhouse and entrance lobby. There are simple and linear architectural features integrated with lighting design outlining the building forms and space.