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Private Sector Double Cove
Projects
Double Cove is located on a unique twin-cove an unmatched field of vision over sea, sky and
peninsula and enjoys sweeping views across landscape.
Tolo Harbour. This development, comprising
21 residential towers, offers a tranquil living About 50 percent of the site is designated as a
environment for 3,537 households, in addition green area. This comprises existing woodland
to approximately 10,000 m2 of retail space that was preserved (about 8,800 m2), the
and direct access to an MTR terminus. creation of a woodland extension area (about
16,000 m2) plus green roofs, green walls, a
The concepts of ’Living in a Park‘ and green hedge fence wall, water features and
’Creating a Walkable Community‘ were other landscaped amenities. An all-weather
conceived by the architect, Richard Rogers. 24-hour covered walkway is located in the
The development aims to set a paradigm of middle of the park, connecting the shopping
promoting sustainable living within the site arcade and site surroundings to encourage
and the neighbourhood. The sleek residential residents and neighbours to enjoy the
towers are stepped in pairs from north to greenery and retail amenities. There is also
south on the site perimeter, resulting in a an extensive cycling track and jogging path
self-ventilating landscaped corridor that within the development, which links to the
maximises available space and light to give public cycling track and waterfront.
each resident a greater feeling of space and
PROJECT SCALE / USE 9.68 hectares
Site area (approx.) Residential: 265,000m2
Gross floor area (approx.) Retail, Clubhouse, Kindergarten: 25,000m2
Number of floor above grade
Approximate final population 21 towers of various heights ranging from 35 storeys
Key Occupancy type(s) to 15 storeys
180 HONG KONG REPORT ON THE STATE OF SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2014 3,537 residential units, design population = 10,680
persons
Residential, Retail
Projects
Double Cove is located on a unique twin-cove an unmatched field of vision over sea, sky and
peninsula and enjoys sweeping views across landscape.
Tolo Harbour. This development, comprising
21 residential towers, offers a tranquil living About 50 percent of the site is designated as a
environment for 3,537 households, in addition green area. This comprises existing woodland
to approximately 10,000 m2 of retail space that was preserved (about 8,800 m2), the
and direct access to an MTR terminus. creation of a woodland extension area (about
16,000 m2) plus green roofs, green walls, a
The concepts of ’Living in a Park‘ and green hedge fence wall, water features and
’Creating a Walkable Community‘ were other landscaped amenities. An all-weather
conceived by the architect, Richard Rogers. 24-hour covered walkway is located in the
The development aims to set a paradigm of middle of the park, connecting the shopping
promoting sustainable living within the site arcade and site surroundings to encourage
and the neighbourhood. The sleek residential residents and neighbours to enjoy the
towers are stepped in pairs from north to greenery and retail amenities. There is also
south on the site perimeter, resulting in a an extensive cycling track and jogging path
self-ventilating landscaped corridor that within the development, which links to the
maximises available space and light to give public cycling track and waterfront.
each resident a greater feeling of space and
PROJECT SCALE / USE 9.68 hectares
Site area (approx.) Residential: 265,000m2
Gross floor area (approx.) Retail, Clubhouse, Kindergarten: 25,000m2
Number of floor above grade
Approximate final population 21 towers of various heights ranging from 35 storeys
Key Occupancy type(s) to 15 storeys
180 HONG KONG REPORT ON THE STATE OF SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2014 3,537 residential units, design population = 10,680
persons
Residential, Retail
