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開工大吉🎉🎊
Good Start the year of Dragon


#龍年大吉 #開工大吉

祝大家龍年大吉，福龍迎祥
Wish everyone have a prosperous year of Dragon 🎉


#龍年大吉 #新春 #農歴新年

【✨🎬Journey to the Light】

🎥Hong Kong has recently released a highly anticipated blockbuster film that has become the talk of the city. Additionally, the 81st Golden Globe Awards have just taken place overseas. The film industry seems to be thriving this year, and there is a close connection between film and architectural design. The proportion of characters and spatial settings within the film, the continuity between each shot and scene, and the involvement of architects in computer-generated special effects to create virtual past and future worlds have all been significant trends.

Our company is fortunate to be involved in the design and renovation project of the second floor of Sunbeam Theatre. The newly added cinema features a unique 180-degree projection screen, which is exclusive to Hong Kong. The design combines nostalgia with the presentation of light and shadow in the future. By walking up the stairs to the second floor and passing through different levels of a time tunnel, the audience is taken from reality into the vibrant world of movies.

Sunbeam Theatre opened in 1972 and has a history of 51 years. As a cultural landmark of Cantonese opera in Hong Kong, it was ranked seventh on Time magazine's list of "Asia's Must-Visit Experiences" in 2009. The Cantonese opera performed at Sunbeam Theatre has been nominated for UNESCO's list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, giving it international recognition. There have been reports indicating that Sunbeam Theatre may face demolition in the future, which would be a great loss.

【✨🎬光影之旅】

香港剛上映一齣大制作的電影🎥，成為城中熱話，國外亦剛舉辦了第81屆金球獎，今年的電影業似乎相當熱鬧，而電影與建築設計亦是環環相扣。電影內的人物與空間場景比例，每個畫面鏡頭之間的連繫，再者近年很多建築設計師也投入了電腦特技的製作，創造了很多虛擬的過去與未來世界。

我司有幸參與新光戲院二層的設計翻新項目，新加的電影院部份提供了一個全香港獨有的180度投影屏幕。設計結合了懷舊與未來光與影的展現。由步入走上二層的樓梯，穿過不同層次的時光隧道，帶觀眾由現實進入電影的多姿多采世界。
新光戲院於1972年開業，直至現今已擁有51年歷史，它作為香港的粵劇文化地標，2009年曾獲得「時代雜誌」選為「遊客不容錯過的亞洲體驗」第七位，新光戲院所上演的粵劇，為聯合國申報為最值得保留的人類文化遺產，擁有國際性的知名度。有報導指出，新光戲院又將面臨清拆的命運，未來或許將不復存在，未免有點可惜。


#新光戲院 #建築 #室内設計

Creativity arises from the fusion of different aspects of arts and everyday life.🎭

Both dance and architecture are art forms that express aesthetic beauty and emotional resonance though manifestation, space, and rhythm.

The exhibition of Huang Yulong at VPANG office was concluded with a great success. It was our honour to have Mr. Lau Siu Ming, renowned dancer and artist of Hong Kong, to join the opening. We had a precious time exchanging thoughts with the two esteemed artists and we would like to express our highest respect to them.

Artist Huang Yulong captures rhythms and forms in hip-hop culture and elevates them into art piece with deeper value. In the photo, Mr Lau’s calmness contrasts with the strength expressed by Huang's artwork "Be my side”, creating an intriguing juxtaposition though the distinction between solid and void.

創意是來自不同設計領域及日常生活的融合🎭

舞蹈和建築都是通過形式、空間和節奏來創造美感和情感共鳴的藝術表達模式。

在辦公室的藝術家黃玉龍展覽圓滿結束，在展覽開幕時，🙏感謝香港殿堂級的舞蹈家和藝人劉兆銘先生蒞臨，藉此機會回顧一下我們與兩位藝術家之交流及向他們致敬🫡。

藝術家黃玉龍捕捉了他在嘻哈文化中體驗到的律動和形態，昇華為更深層次的藝術作品。在相片中黃玉龍的作品”Be my side” 與劉兆銘先生的一剛一柔，一虛一實，相映成趣。😎👍


#黃玉龍 #劉兆銘 #建築 #室内設計

"Merry Christmas and Happy New Year"

"Limited space, boundless imagination."

【Architectural Journey 築跡】

搬到新辦公室已一年多，這個空間的轉變不僅反映時間的流逝，還印證了我們的成長。在這裏的每一次設計決策都體現出作為一名建築師一直以來的學習和成長。我們相信良好的工作空間可以啟發創造性和提升工作效率，讓我們能更好地為客戶提供服務。這些年來，我們有幸參與了許多令人興奮的建築設計項目，從大型商業建築到個人住宅。我們期望未來亦會在這空間創作出更多精彩項目。

It has been over a year since we moved to our new office. The transformation of this space denotes the passage of time and also the development of our team. Every design decision made here serves as a testament to the knowledge and growth throughout my career as an architect. We believe that a well-designed workspace inspires creativity and enhances productivity, enabling us to better serve our clients. Over these years, we have been fortunate to participate in numerous exciting architectural projects, ranging from large-scale commercial buildings to individual residences. We are looking forward to creating more remarkable projects here in the future.

【建築解密】傑志體育中心設計🏟️⚽

傑志體育中心的新建部份經過精心打造。為了保持整體設計的協調性，同時減少對原有環境和日常運作的影響，我們選擇了輕巧的鋼材，與現有的混凝土結構相結合。像是鋼結構和金屬坑板及條子的外牆，展現足球運動的靈活性，節奏感和輕盈感。

朝向鐵路的入口方向，放眼望去是由200條鉛質金屬圓條子構成的立體"KITCHEE"標示。這些條子像是掀開的盒子，在上方微微向外展開，延伸到辦公室的露台部分。同時，為了隔音效果，後邊密封的金屬坑板背後加入隔音物料，阻隔對面鐵路的噪音。

而背面朝向球場的方向，使用了84條鉛質金屬條子，在面向球場的觀台上方由垂直至向外90度一步步伸延。富動感的設計模擬著足球員細膩的腳法，定格了起腳射球的姿態。功能上也提供了遮陽的效果。

改建後的傑志體育中心不僅擁有精美的外觀設計，更注重內在的功能性。一樓加建的部分包括營養食堂、簡報室、户外休閒觀台和辦公室，而地面的辦公室則改建為健身房和體檢醫療室，充分運用空間，為球員提供健康的膳食和增加運動訓練空間。

【Decoding Architecture】Jockey Club Kitchee Centre Design 🏟️⚽

The alteration and additional works of the Jockey Club Kitchee Centre has been carefully crafted. To maintain the overall design coherence and minimize the impact on the existing environment and daily operations, lightweight steel materials were used to integrate with the existing concrete structure. The facade design embraced steel structures, metal cladding panels and fins with fluidity, showcasing the agility, pulse and delicacy of football.

The entrance facing the railway features a three-dimensional "KITCHEE" signage composed of 200 metal cylindrical fins. These fins, resembling a partially opened hub, subtly extend outward and reach the terrace outside the office. Moreover, acoustic insulation panels were incorporated with the sealed metal cladding to ensure a comfortable working environment adjacent to the railway.

On the backside facing the football field, 84 metal fins stretched from the building to the field to form a lightweight envelope of a morphing screen, building up the dynamics and rhythm of speed. This design signifies the delicate dribbling and shooting skills of football players, recreating the kinetic moments on the football field. On the other hand, the feature responds to different sun angles and provides shading to the space.

The new Jockey Club Kitchee Centre boasts not only exquisite exterior design but also emphasizes functionality. The ground floor extension includes a nutrition cafeteria, briefing rooms, outdoor leisure observation deck, and offices. The ground-level office has been transformed into a gymnasium and a medical examination room, fully utilizing space and providing players with healthy dining options and additional training areas.

#傑志體育中心 #外觀設計 #足球運動 #功能性 #鋼結構 #金屬坑板 #條子 #亞洲足球訓練中心 #建築

創建賽馬會傑志中心的背後

今次與傑志體育會合作的經驗相當寶貴。能夠見到落成後的賽馬會傑志中心，完成後更勝電腦的模擬效果，這種滿足感就是作為建築師一直追求的。

回想整個創作及興建過程，當中遇到不少挑戰。要設計一個符合FIFA標準的足球訓練中心，事前必需做大量有關職業足球員的訓練研究及資料收集，設計上兼顧每個細節，務求能夠提供一個完善及貼心的訓練中心，使每位足球員的表現得到更佳提升。

為了呈現"充滿動感、奮勇向前"的傑志體育會精神，外觀設計上採用了躍動的金屬結構，展現出足球員的細膩腳法及呼應球場上的律動。亦因為這個設計的獨特性，在興建過程中與工程師的協調工作都絕不容易，幸得團隊不懈的努力，最後都能把難題一一克服。

賽馬會傑志中心能夠得到業界的認同，對我們VPANG團隊是一個絕對的肯定及鼓勵！

The collaboration with Kitchee Sports Club has been an invaluable experience. Seeing the completed Jockey Club Kitchee Centre, which surpasses even the computer rendering in terms of perfection, provides a sense of satisfaction that architects constantly strive for.

Reflecting on the entire creative and construction process, we encountered numerous challenges. Designing a football training center that meets FIFA standards required extensive research on professional football players' training and data collection. The design had to consider every detail, aiming to create a comprehensive and user-friendly training facility that enhances performance for every user.

To embody the dynamic and forward-thinking spirit of Kitchee Sports Club, the exterior design incorporated a significant number of metal features to create a sense of soaring and energetic motion of football players on the field. Due to the uniqueness of this design, coordinating with the structural engineers during the construction process was not easy. Thanks to everyone's efforts, we were able to overcome all the challenges.

The recognition and approval from the industry for the Jockey Club Kitchee Centre are undoubtedly a recognition and encouragement for our VPANG team!

賽馬會傑志中心榮獲「Finalist in HKIA Award of Hong Kong - Institutional Building 2023」

對於獲得香港建築師學會的奬項，我們深感榮幸。

這個殊榮肯定了我們對建築設計及創新的不懈追求。我們由衷感謝傑志體育會在整個過程中的信任。

能為香港創建一個頂尖的足球訓練中心，有著非凡的意義。我們期望藉著此項目，為本地足球及運動發展注入新的動力。

Finalist in HKIA Award of Hong Kong - Institutional Building

This recognition is a celebration of our unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of architectural design. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Kitchee Sports Club for their visionary leadership and collaboration. Together, we have created a sophisticated amenity that will inspire generations of football enthusiasts. This award belongs to our exceptional team and the entire community that supported us throughout this incredible journey.

Thank you for making this dream a reality!

All the best to everyone 🌕

The unconventional office design features a spatial metronome that conducts the beat of a unique work-style for the architecture practice.

設計以空間拍子機為靈感，為辦公室注入豐富的節拍。躍動的金屬框架沿著工作、展覽及休閒空間推進，一張一弛，牽動著建築事務所獨特的工作節奏。

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