Tsuen Wan Bypass
Tsuen Wan Bypass
Hong Kong,
China
2012
Client
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
The proposal treats the Tsuen Wan Bypass and its requisite noise barrier as a single geometric form - both a static structure and a dynamic spatial experience. Set within the dramatic landscape of Tsuen Wan and the New Territories, the structure unfolds as a sinuous form that shifts from open to closed, transparent to opaque, and planted to reflective steel, depending on programmatic needs. These transitions can be subtle or abrupt, but a consistent geometric principle and construction method unify the entire length of the structure.
Visible from ground level and nearby towers, the structure is designed to appear as a coherent, evolving form. Its visual impact from outside the carriageway is crucial due to its proximity to adjacent developments and public spaces. While the carriageway-facing side is structurally plain, the outward face features a carefully designed lattice of polished steel and lush planting - offering both a macro-level geometric expression and a richly detailed public surface.
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