Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme
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The Revitalising Historic Buildings through Partnership Scheme is an initiative launched by the Hong Kong Government, part of a broader policy of Heritage conservation in Hong Kong
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In order to preserve and put historic buildings into good use and promote public participation in conserving historic buildings, the Hong Kong Government has chosen Government-owned buildings for adaptive reuse
under the Scheme.
Batch II of the Scheme includes the following buildings:
under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap 112) and joint ventures of non-profit making organisations.
Applicants submitted proposals for using these buildings to provide services or business in the form of social enterprise. Submissions included detailed plans to show how:
The Advisory Committee on Revitalisation of Historic Buildings(ACRHB), chaired by Bernard Charnwut Chan, would then assess the proposals and choose the bidding winner.
Heritage conservation in Hong Kong
This article details the history and status of Heritage conservation in Hong Kong, as well as the role of various stakeholders.An indication of the size of the built heritage in Hong Kong is given by a territory-wide survey conducted by the Antiquities and Monuments Office between 1996 and 2000,...
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In order to preserve and put historic buildings into good use and promote public participation in conserving historic buildings, the Hong Kong Government has chosen Government-owned buildings for adaptive reuse
Adaptive reuse
Adaptive reuse refers to the process of reusing an old site or building for a purpose other than which it was built or designed for. Along with brownfield reclamation, adaptive reuse is seen by many as a key factor in land conservation and the reduction of urban sprawl...
under the Scheme.
Scope
Batch I of the Scheme includes seven buildings:- Old Tai Po Police StationOld Tai Po Police StationThe Old Tai Po Police Station is a former Hong Kong police station at the top of Tai Po Wan Tau Tong Hill. It is located at No. 11 Wan Tau Kok Lane, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, near the Old District Office North.-History:...
, built in 1899, Grade II historic building - Lui Seng ChunLui Seng ChunLui Seng Chun is a Grade I Historic Building located at 119 Lai Chi Kok Road, in Mong Kok, Hong Kong, at the junction with Tong Mi Road. It is a 4-storey tong-lau that was built in 1931 by Mr. Lui Leung. The architect was Mr. W. H. Bourne.-Historical background:Mr...
in Mong KokMong KokMong Kok , less often known as Argyle , is an area in the Yau Tsim Mong District on Kowloon Peninsula, Hong Kong...
, built in 1931, Grade I historic building - Lai Chi Kok Hospital in Lai Chi KokLai Chi KokLai Chi Kok is a neighborhood in New Kowloon, Hong Kong, east of Kwai Chung and west of Cheung Sha Wan. Mei Foo Sun Chuen is the largest housing estate in the area. Administratively, it belongs to the Sham Shui Po District.-History:...
, built in 1921-1924, Grade III historic building - North Kowloon MagistracyNorth Kowloon MagistracyThe North Kowloon Magistracy is a historic building and former Magistrate's Court located at No. 292, Tai Po Road, Shek Kip Mei, Kowloon, Hong Kong....
in Sham Shui PoSham Shui PoSham Shui Po, or Shamshuipo, is an area of Sham Shui Po District, Hong Kong, situated in the northwestern part of the Kowloon Peninsula, north of Tai Kok Tsui, east of Cheung Sha Wan and south of Shek Kip Mei. Sham Shui Po is known for its street market for electronic devices.-History:Sham Shui Po...
, built in 1960, Not yet graded - Old Tai O Police StationOld Tai O Police StationThe Old Tai O Police Station is a former police station in Hong Kong. It is located on the small hill next to Tai O Ferry Pier, at the south-western tip of Tai O, which canbe considered the very west part within Hong Kong.-History:...
, built in 1902, Grade III - Fong Yuen Study Hall in Ma WanMa WanMa Wan is an island of Hong Kong, located between Lantau Island and Tsing Yi Island, with an area of 0.97 km². Administratively, it is part of Tsuen Wan District....
, built in 1920–1930, Not yet graded - Mei Ho HouseMei Ho HouseMei Ho House , formerly part of Shek Kip Mei Estate, Hong Kong, is the last remaining example a "Mark II" building in a single-block configuration...
in Sham Shui PoSham Shui PoSham Shui Po, or Shamshuipo, is an area of Sham Shui Po District, Hong Kong, situated in the northwestern part of the Kowloon Peninsula, north of Tai Kok Tsui, east of Cheung Sha Wan and south of Shek Kip Mei. Sham Shui Po is known for its street market for electronic devices.-History:Sham Shui Po...
, built in 1954, Grade I
Batch II of the Scheme includes the following buildings:
- Old Tai Po Police Station (Re-launch)
- The Blue House Cluster in Wan ChaiWan ChaiWan Chai is a metropolitan area situated at the western part of the Wan Chai District on the northern shore of Hong Kong Island, in Hong Kong. Its other boundaries are Canal Road to the east, Arsenal Street to the west and Bowen Road to the south. The area north of Gloucester Road is often called...
- Blue HouseBlue House (Hong Kong)Blue House refers to a 4-storey balcony-type tenement block located at 72-74A Stone Nullah Lane, Wan Chai. It is named for the brilliant blue colour painted on its external walls. It is one of the few remaining examples of Tong Lau of the balcony type in Hong Kong...
, built in 1923-1925, Grade I - Yellow House at Nos. 2-8 Hing Wan Street, built in 1922-1925, Grade II
- Orange House at No. 8 King Sing Street, built in 1957, Not yet graded
- Blue House
- Former Fanling Magistracy in FanlingFanlingFanling , also known as Fan Ling and Fan Leng, is an area in the New Territories of Hong Kong. Administratively, it is part of the North District...
, built in 1960, Not yet graded - Old House in Wong Uk VillageWong Uk VillageWong Uk Village is a village at the southwest of Yuen Chau Kok, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong.-History:It was founded by a couple surnamed Wong from Xingning county of Guangdong province in the 19th century. The village was a trading station for merchants and travellers until the late 19th...
, built in 1911, Declared MonumentDeclared monuments of Hong KongDeclared monuments of Hong Kong are places, structures or buildings legally declared to be "protected". In Hong Kong, declaring a monument requires consulting the Antiquities Advisory Board, the approval of the Chief Executive as well as the publication of the notice in government gazette.As of 12... - Stone Houses No. 31-35 Hau Wong Temple New Village, Junction RoadJunction Road, Hong KongJunction Road is a street in Kowloon Tong and Kowloon City, in Kowloon, Hong Kong....
, built in 1937-1957, Not yet graded
Selection process
Eligible applicants are non-profit making organisations with charitable statusCharitable organization
A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization . It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization (NPO). It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A...
under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap 112) and joint ventures of non-profit making organisations.
Applicants submitted proposals for using these buildings to provide services or business in the form of social enterprise. Submissions included detailed plans to show how:
- the historic buildings would be preserved;
- their historical significance be brought out effectively;
- the social enterprise would operate in terms of financial viability; and
- the local community would benefit.
The Advisory Committee on Revitalisation of Historic Buildings(ACRHB), chaired by Bernard Charnwut Chan, would then assess the proposals and choose the bidding winner.