Invisible Landscapes
Project Details
The Invisible Landscapes project chronicles Sha Tin town history through a 4km-long heritage trail along the Shing Mun River. This project is part of the broader Shing Mun River revitalisation project managed by CEDD on behalf of the Sha Tin District Council. Twelve site-specific landscape installations have been introduced along the trail, including the historic Che Kung Temple, the Tsang Tai Uk Village, Lion Rock tunnel, and Sha Tin New Town development. The design concept draws inspiration from the cultural understanding of the landscape, employing traditional landscape techniques such as ‘borrowed scenery’ and ‘visual axis’ to enhance the experience by overlaying the narrative with the spatial and geographical transformations that have occurred, primarily due to the substantial land area being reclaimed in preparation for the new town development.
The Shing Mun River has long been a cherished destination for local residents seeking leisure and recreational activities. Recognising its significance as a public space, the project underwent meticulous procedures, including local council meetings and workshops with the steering committee to refine the narrative. The studio’s historical research encompassed field trips and photographic mapping to determine the location of the flight path for the inaugural powered flight, which took place above the Shing Mun River in 1911. This historical information proved instrumental in the identification and design development of the installation.
