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office units. Moreover, there are 15 ‘pop- up’ units for design exhibitions and outlets. The 1,000-square-meter central courtyard has held events like "Panda-mania" in 2014, with 1,600 paper versions of the endangered animal. To promote the historic background of PMQ, a tunnel allows visitors to go through the foundation of the former Victoria College.
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PMQ consists of two, seven-storey blocks of the former Hollywood Road Police Married Quarters, named Stauton and Hollywood, and the former Central Junior Police Call Clubhouse. The former clubhouse now houses restaurants. One additional feature, named 'CUBE', was added as the linkage between the two
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The original site area was around 6,000 square meters. After the revitalization, the total floor areas became 18,000 square meters. Because the location is near galleries and boutiques along Hollywood Road and SoHo, it was successful in attracting around 100 design galleries, shops, bookstores and
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Heritage can be found in the main entrance of the quarters. The granite steps and rubble retaining wall, entrance at Staunton Street were from the Central school. Guests can take the free Underground Interpretation Area Walk-in Tour or the PMQ Heritage Interpretation Guided Tour.
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have both lived there. In 2000, the building was emptied. In 2009, the 'Conserving Central' project mentioned in the Policy Address that eight heritage sites in Central including PMQ should be renovated. In April 2014, PMQ started to operate as a creative hub.
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in 1862 and was the first government primary and secondary school in Hong Kong which provided Western education to the public. In 1889, due to the increasing number of students, the school relocated to a new campus on
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since 2010. In 2014, after nearly 15 years of disuse, it was renamed PMQ and opened to the public. Its residential units were turned into exhibitions spaces, studios, shops and offices for creative enterprises.
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in 1894. At that time, the school was one of the largest and most expensive buildings in Hong Kong. Many local leaders and talent were nurtured at this school, including the Father of Modern China, Dr
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in 1941, the building was destroyed. In 1948, the remaining building was demolished. In 1951, in order to increase police recruitment in response to the influx of Chinese immigrants after the
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Consultancy for Heritage Impact Assessment for Transformation of the Former Police Married Quarters Site on Hollywood Road into a Creative Industries Landmark
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HKIE Structural Excellence Grand Award, QBA Quality Excellence Award, HKIA Special Architectural Award, RICS Hong Kong Award, HKILA Merit Design Award
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Contribute to the urban planning along Hollywood Road and the surrounding area on the proposed ‘spot, line and area’ heritage conservation methods
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In 2008, the government underwent a public engagement exercise on PMQ. In response, the government based revitalisation plans on six principles:
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Some international exhibitions are held in PMQ also. Previously, there were an international exhibition called “1600 Pandas” organized by
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One special event is the monthly night market, which is divided into three parts: live band show, product design and food stalls.
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Give it a new lease of life by gathering creative industries to make it a landmark for local residents and visitors
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Respond to community concerns about the development density and the building height
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The Former Hollywood Road Police Married Quarters before renovation, in 2007
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Some modern designs were deployed, such as a UV-protective glass ceiling.
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PMQ organizes free arts programs, events and workshops every month.
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Emphasize the cultural and historical value and the original ambience
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blocks, with a rooftop garden called 'PLATEAU' on the fourth floor.
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Tai Tam Tuk Raw Water Pumping Station Staff Quarters Compound
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List of new items and new categories with assessment results
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Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme
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Education in Hong Kong, Pre-1841 to 1941: Fact and Opinion
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Fulfill community expectations of having more public space
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Restaurant (former Central Junior Police Call Clubhouse)
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The site occupies what was originally the grounds of
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Grade 3 Historic Building
Aberdeen Street
Central
Hong Kong
Architectural Services Department
pmq.org.hk
Traditional Chinese
Yue: Cantonese
Yale Romanization
Jyutping
Traditional Chinese
Yue: Cantonese
Yale Romanization
Jyutping



mixed-use
Hong Kong
Aberdeen Street
Staunton Street
Hollywood Road
Queen's College
World War II
Grade III historic building
Gough Street
Hollywood Road
Queen's College
Sun Yat-sen

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