The Story Behind Kai Tak’s Clubhouse in the Sky

I. Flowing Nature Between High-Rise Towers

Once an airport, Kai Tak has transformed into a densely populated residential area. The logic of steel and concrete nearly fills the sky, yet we endeavored to carve out a space for “nature” even in such a setting, akin to efforts commonly seen in commercial interior designs.

Our concept was simple: to provide a living scene of nature in the sky.

The garden, located at the heart of the residential complex, spans approximately 24,000 square feet across two levels. We designed it not merely as “roof greening,” but as a “Sky Garden Paradise” — a space truly activated by life.

The design concept is guided by three keywords: Organic, Fluid, Island.

We envisioned a space that flows like water high above the ground. The paving is designed with a winding texture, with stone and wooden surfaces intertwined into curves that form “islands” — party areas for gatherings, gardens for children to play, fitness zones, and quiet cubbyholes for reflection, much like popular public open spaces in Hong Kong.

This flow is inspired by the natural movement of water, suggesting that urban life can also find a new rhythm high among the buildings, reflecting principles valued by most Hong Kong architecture firms.

II. Living Across Two Levels: The Breath Between Motion and Stillness

The garden is divided into two levels — the 30th floor as the "Social Layer," and the 31st floor as the "Serene Layer."

The layout of the 30th floor is more open, acting as a venue for social interaction and vitality. Here, we have multifunctional courts, a leisure garden, party zones, and communal round tables. As night falls, soft light filters through wooden screens onto the stone flooring, weaving patterns of light and shadow that evoke a silent social play, similar to settings crafted by leading hospitality design firms.

III. Our Concern is Not Just with the “View,” But the Distance Between Humans and Nature

In a high-density city like Hong Kong, what people seek in their daily lives might be a re-connection with space, which influences our approach to residential interior design in Hong Kong.

We designed numerous “tangible” details — walls of bricks and metals, handrails combining bronze and light stone, and lines in the flooring hinting at directions of flow; light flows along these curves, with shadows becoming the language of the space at different times of day.

We intentionally blurred the boundaries between “indoor” and “outdoor”: the resting area is surrounded by plants, and the open kitchen and long table allow people to enjoy tea, cook, and read in the garden while children play just a few steps away.

These “fragments of life” are precisely what we aim to preserve. The function of architecture is not only to provide shelter, but to create spaces that can be re-occupied by people.

IV. The Tone of Design: Lightness

The term “Levitas” is derived from Latin, meaning “lightness.”

This reflects our aim for the entire project: to fill the architecture with a psychological sense of lightness beyond form.

Whether through flowing pathways, soft materials, or plants swaying in the wind, all details suggest a sense of buoyancy. We hope that as people walk through this space, they feel the solidity beneath their feet while also experiencing the softness of the air.

We believe that architecture is not just a load-bearing entity; it can also be a vessel for emotions.

What we strive to do is to create a space for everyday life poetry to unfold.

In Kai Tak, high above the clouds, we have planted a landscape and, in doing so, nurtured a small belief: The city is not only built; it can also be cultivated, reflecting our values of Hong Kong interior design.

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