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‘Living with BLUE-GREEN’ Drawing Competition
Well connected with Tuen Mun, Tin Shui Wai, Yuen Long and Qianhai in Shenzhen, “Hung Shui Kiu/ Ha Tsuen New Development Area” (HSK/HT NDA) is one of the key components of “Northern Metropolis Development Strategy”, and serve as a “Regional Economic and Civic Hub” for the Northwest New Territories. As a new generation new town, HSK/HT NDA will create a sustainable, people-oriented and balanced community for living, working and doing business.
Key features:
BLUE-GREEN Design
HSK/HT NDA sits on a wide plain intersected by rivers, which makes the adoption of blue-green design one of the key features of the NDA. The blue-green design not only improves the aesthetic of the living environment, but also enhances the flood resilience ability of our city to respond to climate change.
The examples of blue-green design adopted for HSK/HT NDA includes:
Objective
Through the competition, participants will learn about blue-green design. They are welcome to unleash their creativity, express any ideas about blue-green design and the life in new town, thereby enhancing their understanding of planning the HSK/HT NDA as a sustainable new generation new town.
Entry Categories
The competition will be conducted in two categories:
Theme of Entries
Living with BLUE-GREEN
Under the theme “Living with BLUE-GREEN”, entries should elaborate how the use of natural water resources and green space could help developing the HSK/HT NDA into a sustainable green community for living, working, and doing business.
The design concept of blue-green design adopted in HSK/HT NDA includes:
Prizes & Awards
The prizes and awards in each group
Entries of the competition may be applied at the celebration events for the 25th anniversary of establishment of the HKSAR.
Judging Panel
The Judging panel is composed of representatives of relevant departments and professionals.
Judging Criteria
The Judging Panel will evaluate the Entries based on the following criteria:
The Entries will be uploaded to website for public voting. The Entry getting the most number of votes will be awarded the prize of “Most-liked Artwork”.
Submission
All entries must comply with the submission requirements and formats as stated below:
(i) The Entries can be in the form of hand-drawn or computer-aided drawing.
(ii) Hand-drawn drawings must be drawn on white A4 drawing paper. There are no limitations on drawing tools.
(iii) Computer-aided drawings must be in JPEG or PNG format with at least 300 dpi and a measurement of 29.7cm x 21cm (i.e. A4 size). File size must be less than 10MB.
(iv) File size of scanned entries must be less than 10MB.
(v) Use of build-in graphic in computer software is not allowed for computer aided drawings.
(vi) Each Entry shall be submitted with descriptions of not more than 30 words in Chinese or English.
(vii) Each Participant is allowed to join ONE entry category and submit ONE entry.
Entries shall be submitted by 5:00pm on 14 December 2021.
1) Fill in the Entry Form (https://forms.gle/hPryp5K74rjoWFfP6) and submit the Entry.
OR
2) Post the Entry Form and to the following address:
West Development Office,
Civil Engineering and Development Department
9/F, Sha Tin Government Offices, 1 Sheung Wo Che Road, Sha Tin, New Territories
Please mark ‘“Living with Blue-green” Drawing Competition’on the envelope.
**Late Entries will not be accepted.
Schedule
Terms and Conditions
For detailed Terms and Condition, please refers to the Competition Document on this website.
Enquiries
Email: drawing@hsknda.hk
Tel: 2908 4560