Remember the old Kai Tak airport with planes gliding just above rooftops? Fast forward to today, and this iconic site has leveled up into Kai Tak Sports Park1 Hong Kong’s newest playground for athletes and fans alike! 🎉
Officially unveiled for the 15th National Games, this massive complex showcases mind-blowing engineering: it’s built with BIM (Building Information Modeling), aka a 3D digital twin that lets architects and engineers spot issues before a single steel beam is laid. Bonus: a retractable roof that opens in minutes to let in sunshine or shelters you from unexpected typhoon showers. 🌦️
But it’s more than tech1 it’s a symbol of Hong Kong’s spot in the Greater Bay Area. International teams joined forces, blending design vibes from Tokyo’s sleek stadiums with local flair: imagine cheering with world-class sound systems and harbor breezes1 total chill meets adrenaline rush. 🏟️✨
And don’t miss the spirit of the athletes1 every dunk, sprint, and dive is filmed to capture Hong Kong’s determination on the national stage. From runway to dream way, Kai Tak proves urban transformation can bring people together and fuel big ambitions. 🚀
A documentary titled “Game On, Kai Tak! – Road to the National Games,” with the prelude “Kai Tak, Raising the Game,” captures this century-spanning urban transformation. 🎥
Reference(s):
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