ment with the future adjoining cliff- like high density low cost housing on the west is alleviated somewhat by the siting of the tall block (rank and file quarters) in such a position as to per- mit a gradual foothill transition from neighbouring high densities at the periphery of the school to the com- parative planes of the remaining area.
Trees Preserved
The architects have been very con- scious also of the environment of the project and due consideration has been paid to minimise site formation and to the preservation of existing trees.
The prevailing breeze on the site has been utilised to the utmost even to the point of siting the project's highest density buildings (barracks) with an east-west aspect. This has enabled them to obtain maximum na- tural ventilation where it is most needed, a necessity for living com- fort in the humid climate of Hong Kong. The strict limitation of paved area and the use of natural vegetation to further improve the microclimate has been wisely adopted.
The building units already con- structed and the design and layout of those in Stage III reveal the impor- tance of comprehensive development as opposed to piecemeal development which began to appear on the site
Band practice room adjoining drill shed and parade ground
View of the assembly hall/gymnasium, illustrating the unity of design between buildings while each retains its own identity
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Far East Architect & Builder May, 1966
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