This research project investigates how attractive public space seating can stimulate spontaneous socialising and community forming, to help improve public housing estate facilities in the context of Ageing in Place.

The canopy is designed through the latest digital design and fabrication methodologies, adapting the fabric shape to the desired shadow locations and optimising for structural performance.

This project is sponsored by Design Trust.
Photos: Jiahua Dong

Project credits:

Jeroen van Ameijde, School of Architecture, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Chun Yu Ma, School of Architecture, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Garvin Goepel, School of Architecture, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Clive Kirsten, Lightweight Works

Jeff Wong, APS Research Ltd.