The Status of Landscape Architecture in Hong Kong

Course: CA5603 Professional Research Methods
Professor: Dr. Xiaowei Luo

Assignment: Presentation of Final Report
Title: The Status of Landscape

Architecture in Hong Kong
Student: Keith Hak Kong Huang
Contents: Introduction
Literature review
Methodology
Expected results
Conclusion
The Status of Landscape Architecture in Hong Kong Keith Huang, 11 Nov 2021 Page 1
Individual Assignment #1 - Research Poster dated 5 Oct 2021:
Introduction: Background
Problem areas
Objectives and questions
Scope of research
Significance
Introduction: Background
 Landscape Architecture Profession
 Scope departing from architectural realm
 Hong Kong context and interpretation
 Development and changes overseas
 Professional bodies and representation
Hong Kong Wetland Park, 2020
HKJC Beas River Country Club, 2021
Introduction: Problem areas
 Unclear comprehension of landscape architecture
scope
 Non-landscape expert to lead in landscape
dominant projects
 Insignificant prospects for landscape architects
Kwun Tong Promenade, 2021
Image source: https://spcivildesign.co.uk/scope-of-work/ Tunnel Approach Rest Garden, 2021
Introduction: Objectives and questions
 The Landscape Architecture works scope
» What do Landscape Architects achieve?
 Landscape Architects role in Hong Kong
» What regulations require LA in HK?
 Hong Kong status compared with overseas
» How is this different in the USA and UK?
 The state of the profession in Hong Kong
» What/how/where do LA work now?
Harbour Road Garden, 2021
PMQ (Police Married Quarters), 2021
Introduction: Scope of Research
 Focuses on Landscape Architecture profession
amongst other building professions
 The relationships and powers of building
professionals in Hong Kong
 To compare the developments of Landscape
Architecture in USA, UK and HK
Hung Hom Waterfront, 2021
Hong Ning Road Playground, 2021
Introduction: Significance
 To demonstrate the roles of the landscape
architecture profession
 Establish a basis of evaluation for landscape
architecture profession
 How the landscape architecture profession
in Hong Kong may advance
Kai Tak Development, 2020
Old Valuable Tree at Sha Tsui Playground, 2021
Literature review: Landscape Architecture scope
The profession in Hong Kong
Landscape Architecture value
Literature Review:
Landscape Architecture scope
 What's wrong with landscape architecture,
Thomas Barton 1961
 What is landscape architecture about?
Karsten Jorgensen 2015
 From Architecture to Landscape, Brian Davis
2014
 Entry Standards and Competency Framework
Professional Competencies, UKLI 2020 WWF Island House, 2021
 Landscape architecture body of knowledge
report (LABOK), ASLA 2004
Hong Kong Park, 2021
Literature Review:
The profession in Hong Kong
 The History of the Landscape Profession of
Hong Kong, Yin Lun Chan 2015
 Cap 1162 The Hong Kong Institute of
Landscape Architects Ordinance, 1996
 Cap 516 The Landscape Architects
Registration Ordinance, 1997
 Compliance of Landscape Clause under
Lease, LandsD PN 1/2020 Tuen Mun Park, 2021
 Tree Preservation and Removal Proposals (in
private projects), LandsD PN 2/2020
 Tree Preservation and Removal Proposals (in
government projects), DevB TC(W) 4/2020
Zero Carbon Building, 2020
Literature Review:
Landscape Architecture value
 Regulations of LA and the Protection of
public health safety welfare, Alex Schatz 2003
 Landscape value mapping of Hong Kong,
Planning Department of Hong Kong 2005
 The relationship of social equity and
Landscape Architecture, Madison Quincke
2018
 The perception of Landscape Architecture West Kowloon Park, 2020
Practices, Pattamon Selanon 2020
 Climate change, peri-urban space & emerging
infectious disease, Richard Matthew 2021
Avenue of Stars, 2020
Methodology: Study academic journals
Layout a comparison table
Questionnaire
Methodology: Study academic journals
 To discover any significant studies by others
that are alike this study
 To learn the current knowledge on the study
subject and objectives
Tsuen Wan Riviera Park, 2020
Tai Po Waterfront Park, 2020
Methodology:
Layout a comparison table
 To study the characteristics of landscape
profession in Hong Kong, US and UK.
 To study the regulations/work scope of
landscape architects in Hong Kong, US and UK.
 To generate tables that compares the
characteristics and roles in the countries.
Internal factors:
Emergence of LA profession Who started Landscape Architecture profession
When Landscape Architecture started
Person(s) background Chung Yee Street Garden, 2020
The Project
Schools Number of schools / students
Accredited courses
When started
School ranks
Professional institution When founded
Member categories
Members numbers
Membership pathways
Employment opportunities Scope and type of project involvements
Private sector jobs
Public sector jobs
Academic sector opportunity
Landscape practices Employment
Landscape professionals
External factors:
Government organization Status in hierarchy
Legislative representation
Rules and regulations LA authority and empowerments
Workplace roles
Construction industry fields Other construction industry practitioners
Workforce ratio
Public perception Global renown projects Wan Chai Park, 2020
Number of public parks
Botanical gardens
Methodology: Questionnaire
 To study the state of the landscape architecture
profession in Hong Kong
 To learn and present the landscape architecture
profession characteristics in a systematic format
Harcourt Garden, 2019
Hoi Sham Park, 2020
Expected results: Learn some unexplored areas
Hong Kong is relatively green
To specify Hong Kong status
Expected results:
Learn some unexplored areas
 To have a gauge the body of knowledge and
capabilities in landscape architecture
 To study the characteristics and responsibilities
of the LA profession in other countries
Levy Park in Texas, 2019
Park Güell in Barcelona, 2018
Expected results:
Hong Kong is relatively green (regulatory-wise)
 Landscape architects have greater roles in
other countries in a project life cycle
 Hong Kong statutory system is geared towards
a concrete jungle, and not urban greening
Cornwall Park in Auckland, 2017
The Samaya in Ubud, 2019
Expected results:
To specify Hong Kong status
 Landscape architects are mostly employed
by engineers or architects in Hong Kong
 Landscape architecture is a small percentage
of building professions in Hong Kong
Rush Creek Lodge in California, 2019
Arc de Triomf in Barcelona, 2018
Conclusion: Expected contributions
Thank you and Q&A
Conclusion: Expected contributions
 Outline Landscape Architecture knowledge
 Show the differences with Hong Kong and
other countries
 How Hong Kong may change with landscape
architects
 Cautious on scale of study is excessive and not
duly focused
HK Zoological and Botanical Gardens, 2018
Tsz Shan Monastery, 2018
Thank you. Any comments or questions?

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Course: CA5603 Professional Research Methods

Professor: Dr. Xiaowei Luo

Title: The Status of Landscape

Hong Kong Wetland Park, 2020

HKJC Beas River Country Club, 2021

Kwun Tong Promenade, 2021

Image source: https://spcivildesign.co.uk/scope-of-work/ Tunnel Approach Rest Garden, 2021

PMQ (Police Married Quarters), 2021

Hung Hom Waterfront, 2021

Hong Ning Road Playground, 2021

Kai Tak Development, 2020

Old Valuable Tree at Sha Tsui Playground, 2021

Hong Kong Park, 2021

Zero Carbon Building, 2020

Avenue of Stars, 2020

Tsuen Wan Riviera Park, 2020

Tai Po Waterfront Park, 2020

Harcourt Garden, 2019

Hoi Sham Park, 2020

Levy Park in Texas, 2019

Park Güell in Barcelona, 2018

Cornwall Park in Auckland, 2017

The Samaya in Ubud, 2019

Rush Creek Lodge in California, 2019

Arc de Triomf in Barcelona, 2018

HK Zoological and Botanical Gardens, 2018

Tsz Shan Monastery, 2018

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