輕“竹”橋網 · “切”入民生

• 切線軸網由軸帶及核心組成。

• 以切線圓弧重整望廈山分佈形態，形成連接現有公共設施和旅遊景點的連貫肌理，提高三個鄰近區域的清晰性。

• 新增兩個公園入口。黑沙環入口為社區和環境教育的紐帶，筷子基入口為旅遊業和文化業的新地標。地標性塔樓高聳望廈山背，中間數層設觀景平台，增強此區的形象性。

• 策略性地設核心於山體五點，連接現有步行徑，以非侵入性方式、圍護山體植被為原則，減低對環境造成的影響。

• 整體設計由竹棚再生有機物料:竹竿披覆，結合線條形的LED照明系統，突出方案的輕形性及方向性。

• 天幕裝有太陽能管，為行人道提供遮陽功能同時生產能量。

• 積極保留現有建築物，以減少建材廢料。

• A區略改狗房，用途改為展覽廳、活動中心、禮品店及咖啡茶座增設露天劇場，配合及增強現有藝術文化元素。

• B區保留中央廣場開放度。

• C區略改環境資訊中心，保留現有功能，垂直交通開放供中心使用者及市民使用。

• D區迎合未來道路重整，伏窩山體，收整美化垃圾站。

• 橫垮260米，高達54米，整合山體，結構輕形、形態縹緲。

切線軸網是一個能配合局部地區的整體規劃，一條貫通望廈山東西的地標性無障礙步行系統，一個給澳門帶來可持續發展綠建築及體驗性的空間規劃。

Tangential Network is a proposal that connects existing public facilities and attraction points using elevated Tangential Paths, while anchoring two new entrances to MongHa park with the use of Tangential Cores. The Network is to serve as a connecting tissue that forms a coherent pattern for MongHa Hill, providing a barrier-free connection among the adjacent districts, bringing the quality of Legibility to the neighborhoods. The entrance in Areia Preta serves as a connection to community and environment educational programs while the entrance in Fai Chi Kei serves as a new beacon for the tourism and the cultural sectors. This soaring tower, a proposed new landmark, is to deliver Imageability for the city while providing viewing platforms in various intermediate levels.

Tangential Cores are located strategically for minimal environmental impact. The small footprint of each core ranges from 12m² to 24m² , they were inserted among MongHa Hill in five locations in a non-invasive manner, with respect to the hillside. Tangential Paths connects these five new nodes as elevated pathways, providing barrier-free access to the public. The Cores and Paths are cladded with bamboo, an organic material up-cycle from widely used bamboo scaffolding. Coupling with the linear LED lighting elements, they exaggerated the form and provides a sense of lightness and directionality. Canopies over the Paths are created by populating solar tubes, providing shades for walkways and generating energy simultaneously. With the amount of area covers, it would offset the energy used by its LED lighting and generate additional energy to send back to the grid. Together, they form a Tangential Network that spans across 260m horizontal distance and 54m vertical distance, integrated to the topographic landscape with its ethereal appearance.

The proposal suggests to re-purpose and reuse as many existing structures as possible to minimize construction waste. In Zone A, The kennel structures are to be re-purposed as exhibition, event space, gift shop and cafe to tie-in with the existing gallery. An outdoor amphitheater is also proposed to expand the cultural elements. A four-story tall IAM back office is to be tangent to the Core, taking advantage of its vertical circulation. In zone B, the core is placed across from the columns, keeping the openness of the plaza. Only a small portion of the information center in Zone C is to be retrofitted for connecting purposes. Vertical access is provided for the public as well as the users of the center. In Zone D, to integrate with the future planning of street widening, the core is nested against the hillside without encroaching the sidewalk. It also houses the rubbish station under the staircase, partially concealed by the skin system derived from the Core.

Tangential Network is a system that respond to the location conditions with a global strategy. It delivers Legibility and Imageability to the city of Macau. by implementing existing facilities and natural resources through reorganization and creation. It serves as a barrier-free walking system, a landmark, sustainable urban landscape and an innovation in spatial design.

Competition Entry, 2020

MongHa Hill, Macau