THE PAVILIA FARM introduces a new era of urban-pastoral living
THE PAVILIA FARM will set a new standard in urban-pastoral living, according to design and industry experts. Having closely followed construction of this residential development in Tai Wai over the past few months, our team were happy to see Osaka-based landscape design firm Ohtori announced on their social media earlier this week that the aquaponics farming terrace has now been completed. With that, we decided it was time to take a closer look at how THE PAVILIA FARM promises to redefine sustainability standards in residential architecture.
Pastoral-urban living
Presented by New World Group and MTR Corporation, THE PAVILIA FARM integrates Nordic, Japanese, and local creativity for pastoral-urban living. A multi-disciplinary team of world-renowned architects crafted The Farm Pavilion, the clubhouse of THE PAVILIA FARM and the surrounding landscaped area of approximately 280,000 square feet. One element of future living at THE PAVILIA FARM is a stepped aquaponics farm, inspired by Satoyama and Hong Kong’s first one-of-a-kind integrated landscaped aquaponics system.
Family farming as edutainment
The triple-tier experimental family urban farm, covering about 6,500 square feet, is connected to a 1,900 square foot stepped aquaponics farm, which provides invaluable parenting moments and an informal-yet-impactful learning environment for families. Waterfalls link two carp ponds, whose natural, organic fertiliser feeds the rice paddy field in the lower tier. The water that flows through the paddy field is circulated back to the carp ponds in the higher tier, resulting in a self-sustaining, micro-aquaponics system. Along with the waterfalls, the outdoor play area immerses children in nature with a series of play facilities, including a giant two-metre slide.
A reminder to pause
The Tea House in the clubhouse provides residents with a peaceful pause from the hustle and bustle of urban life with a cup of tea and a moment of Zen. A 50-metre indoor swimming pool and the waterfall connected to The Tea House offer a new definition of urban pastoral living while the Wellness Blossom filled with Tabebuia rosea offers another perspective of green living.
Farm-to-table and communal dining
Co-created by renowned Norwegian Firm Snohetta and local firm NC Design & Architecture Ltd., The Farm House in the clubhouse represents the concept of Mindful Eating. A 30-metre table on a track upcycled from the rails of Tai Wai station was built into the venue, where residents can enjoy communal dining, while enjoying the five-step farm-to-table concept: planting, preparation, cooking, serving, and mindful dining in the semi-open space of The Farm House. Organic waste from households and the Clubhouse is collected in a kitchen waste and fishmeal machine, which converts the food waste into organic fertiliser, which is then used in the experimental family urban farm.
BBQ pavilion inspired by a tree house
The Tree House in The Farm Pavilion represents an outdoor pastoral lifestyle; the BBQ pavilions were designed by Finnish design firm Avanto and local award-winning architect Stanley Siu, from Daydreamers Design. Inspired by the concept of a tree house in the woods, the design team made use of natural wood and sloping roofs to create a playful visual impression with practical architectural considerations.
The microclimate concept
THE PAVILIA FARM is a low-carbon living environment and provides residents with a new lifestyle of exceptional wellness. With the introduction of the microclimate concept, THE PAVILIA FARM is set to redefine sustainability standards in residential architecture. The concept thoroughly enhances the natural ventilation of the property. To achieve this, the architecture team carefully planned and developed the building density, the orientation of the buildings, and the green areas after extensive analyses of local weather data, combined with fluid dynamics. In addition, the intelligent ventilation and natural light transducing systems provide a comfortable, energy-saving living environment for the entire clubhouse area. Energy consumption is reduced through the use of solar panels and wind turbines, along with high, thermal-performance glass curtain walls, energy-efficient appliances, an energy-regeneration elevator system, and vertical greening.
Phase 1 of THE PAVILIA FARM residence and clubhouse has been completed, and residents are gradually moving in.
