Winning entries of Design Competition 1+1 for Expansion of HKScM and HKMH announced (with photos)

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) and the Architectural Services Department (ArchSD) announced today (July 17) the winning entries of the Design Competition 1+1 for the Expansion of the Hong Kong Science Museum (HKScM) and the Hong Kong Museum of History (HKMH). A prize presentation ceremony was also held in the HKMH. The Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Mr Vincent Liu; the Director of Architectural Services, Ms Winnie Ho; and the Head Juror of the Competition, Mr Douglas So, presented the awards to the winning teams.

Speaking at the prize presentation ceremony, Mr So said: "The talented architects have showcased their creative design concepts in the Competition. They will also be offered the opportunity to work with the design consultant of the expansion project to execute the winning design ideas and turn the new museum complex into a cultural icon of Hong Kong."

The Competition was composed of two parts. Part A (Old x New) Façade Design Competition aimed to enhance the identity, sharpen the image of both museums and improve the streetscape. Part B of the Competition, (Interactive x Innovative) Open Space Design Competition, aimed to create a future-oriented open space with inspiring scientific elements for general public enjoyment at the rooftop of the new annex building.

The Competition attracted over 60 entries in total. A winning entry and two merit entries were selected from each of the entries of Parts A and B by the jury panel. The full list of the six awarded entries are in the Annex. The jury panel was impressed by the winning entry of Part A, which uses bold colours and graphics to set a vibrant scenery of the new museum complex, and exceptionally express the unique character of Hong Kong. The winning entry of Part B is a garden-themed design which ingeniously integrates art and science to create a new interactive open space on the rooftop of the new annex building.

All entries of the Competition are on display from today until July 21 at the lobby of the HKScM, which is located at 2 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East.

The Design Competition 1+1 is jointly organised by the LCSD and the ArchSD. For competition details, please visit the website at www.competition1plus1.hk.