Asia’s New Iconic Promenade – the Avenue of Stars

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 1
February 2019 – The
Avenue of Stars (AoS), one of the most visited tourist destinations in Hong
Kong has announced its reopening on 31 January 2019 after three years of
construction. The new design offers a revitalised urban space that allows
visitors to experience the transcendence of Hong Kong’s busiest and most
exciting cultural waterfront. Funded by New World Development’s AOS Management
Company Limited, the AoS features the work of renowned New York High Line
architect James Corner and other famed designers, who have injected vitality,
aesthetics and practicality into the space.

 

The 457-metre-long promenade first opened in
1982, and in 2004, it was named the AoS and modelled after the Hollywood Walk
of Fame. The revitalised AoS continues to offer spectacular views of the
skyline and Victoria Harbour with new highlights:

 

World-class design teams

 

• There has been a complete redesign of the
  AoS by James Corner Field Operations, involving extensive planting, generous
  shade and seating, and an accessible undulating sculptural edge. The
  design creates a spectacular waterfront promenade that enhances
  connections and sociability.

• A special lighting system by Speirs
  & Majors is concealed inside the cladding, illuminating the water
  flowing beneath the pedestrian deck after dark.

• Inspired by Hong Kong’s market stalls,
  Harbour Kiosk, designed by LAAB, automatically transforms its “gate” into an
  “awning” during the day and returns to its compact shape at night.

 

World-renowned actors grace
the AoS

 

• Displayed on the wooden handrails are 117
  famous handprints for convenient photo opportunities.
• Visitors can scan QR codes on the handprints
  and four statues — Anita Mui, Bruce Lee, a replica of the Hong Kong Film
  Awards statuette, and McDull — to access the artists’ biographies and clips
  from their films. They can also take photos with the statues using
  augmented reality technology.

 

Embracing sustainability
principles

 

• This is the first pilot site in Hong
  Kong to generate electricy by wave energy; it will be used for
  demonstration and education purposes.
• Sustainable materials include a durable,
  bio-based wood substitute used for the handrails and seats, recycled glass,
  which makes up 30% of the flooring, and light-coloured paving materials to
  reflect more sunlight and reduce the heat island effect.
• There are drinking fountains for
  visitors to reduce plastic bottle waste.
• Multifunctional LED lampposts include WiFi
  and mobile signals for visitors.

 

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