Campus Expansion Project
(Ho Man Tin)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Arial View of PolyU Campus – Present and Future
Student Hostel
Hong Kong Community College
Redevelopment of Pak Sui Yuen
Phase 8 Development
Ho Man Tin Slope (proposed for campus expansion project)
Student Hostel in Ho Man Tin
PolyU Campus
Innovation Tower
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Ho Man Tin Slope (proposed for campus expansion project) Site Area: ~15,000m2
Purpose: Academic/Research Building & Student Hostel
Phase 8
Student
Hostel in Ho
Man Tin
Carmel
Secondary
School
King's Park
Fresh Water
Service
Reservoir
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• Close to PolyU main campus
• Convenient access
• No other designated purposes
Why Ho Man Tin Slope?
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The ‘Green’ Considerations
1. Concern for the Neighbourhood
• Proposed terrace design with courtyards, in harmony with
neighbouring environment
• 12-storey Academic / Research Building and a 13-storey Student
Hostel, with minimal impact on Carmel Secondary School
The ‘Green’ Considerations
2. Greening the Environment
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• Sky garden and voids to provide natural lighting
• Green roof
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The ‘Green’ Considerations
3. Enhance Natural Ventilation
Occasional wind
from south
Prevailing Wind for
Ventilation
Occasional wind
from south
Prevailing Wind for
Ventilation
Cross
ventilation
• Proposed stepping terrace is oriented to optimize the existing
wind pattern
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The ‘Green’ Considerations
4. Improve Connectivity / A Walking and Biking Zone
Proposed
public open
space
The ‘Green’ Considerations
5. Increase Public Open Space
Project Schedule
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Jun 2012 Land and Development Advisory Committee
indicated support for the project
Feb 2013 UGC indicated support for the project
Jun 2013 Submission to Town Planning Board for approval
Early 2015 Submission to LegCo for approval
Mid-2015 to
Mid-2019 Construction