UPDATE

KOWLOON REJUVENATION

ong Kong–bound travelers now have two more reasons to spend time in Kowloon. Once an unsightly promenade bereft of greenery and places to sit, the along Victoria Harbour recently reopened after a much-needed facelift. Owner New World Development enlisted landscape architect James Corner—the man behind (), an eight-story complex dedicated to traditional Chinese opera. Canadian studio Revery Architecture and local firm Ronald Lu & Partners were inspired by the concept of , or “energy flow,” to create curving forms, circular paths, and a facade of undulating aluminum ribs. Inside, the main performance venue is a 1,073-seat hall above a stark white atrium, whereas the more intimate Tea House Theatre sees audiences served tea and dim sum during 90-minute showcases.