Cattle Depot Art Park

Occupying an area of 7,000 square metres, Cattle Depot Art Park, located at To Kwa Wan, is Hong Kong’s only surviving pre-war cattle slaughterhouse renovated into an Arts Village. The depot was confirmed a Grad II historic building by the Antiquities Advisory Board in 2009.

Occupying an area of 7,000 square metres, Cattle Depot Art Park, located at To Kwa Wan, is Hong Kong’s only surviving pre-war cattle slaughterhouse renovated into an Arts Village. The depot was confirmed a Grad II historic building by the Antiquities Advisory Board in 2009.
When the Cattle Depot ceased operation, the columns of the sheds and the feeding troughs remained and they were eventually taken over by the surrounding vegetation, resulting in an intriguing composition of architectural structure and nature.
Brick walls, columns and metal frames were preserved in Relics of Sheds (Red Brick Column Zone) for appreciation and reminiscence of the locus.
Tree roots have crawled over the nearby structures over the years and mingling with the built environment, meanwhile wild plants spouted from the pockets and gaps created by the creeping roots.
Metal plates on the fences are incorporated with interesting decorations, such as pigs and cows, telling the story of the former slaughterhouse.
Sculptural decorations are also integrated with outdoor seating.
The Roof Garden provides a secluded space with seating area. The colourful plants add splashes of nature’s colour to the brick-dominated park.
Renewable energy panels are installed on the Roof Garden to incorporate sustainable solutions to the facilities.
Barrier Free Access connecting different areas of the Art Park is ensured throughout the park to allow all users to visit all corners of the park.
The Amenity Lawn provides a precious green space in the mixture of residential and industrial context of To Kwa Wan which offers a rejuvenating and calming experience.
Comprising of a combination of paving materials and grass, Grasscrete is usually seen used between transitions of the built environment and the vegetation area.
The Light and Shadow Shelter with laced reflective canopy allows daylight to penetrate through and creates interesting shadows during the day, as well as mirroring the light-coloured ground to keep the shelter well-lit with natural daylight.
The green Amenity Lawn offers a peaceful getaway for residents and space to hang around. The Tree Shade Arbour alongside the lawn has a minimal design with tree-shaped pillars and perforated brick walls which resonates with the structure in the Red Brick Column Zone.
Raised platforms provide spaces to overlook the landscape areas.
“Hit and miss” brickwork, a recently increasingly popular type of masonry playing with light and texture, as well as allowing plants to penetrate through the intended gaps, softening the brickwork interface.
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