All the highlights at Fleur Pavilia, Hong Kong's new architectural masterpiece

Uchida’s team has created the 26,348 sq ft Fleur Pavilion clubhouse built around the essence of the Japanese philosophy of kazuaki seishin (meaning harmony, respect, purity and tranquillity) by infusing the Japanese tea room design into the clubhouse. Wooden hues and bamboo materials adorn the space. Central to the design are the web-like wooden strips intricately woven into minimalist screens that double as walls. They create a space that feels both open and secluded at the same time. Different spaces are connected through engawa, the traditional Japanese architectural feature that separates the landscape area from interiors. It is also the “Here and There” concept from Uchida and his team. There’s handpicked objets d’art from across the world throughout the development, as well as beautiful bespoke furniture created by Uchida’s team for Fleur Pavilia.

When it comes to thoughtfully designed landscapes at Hong Kong urban developments, Fleur Pavilia is leading the way. There’s a blissful harmony of pine, bamboo and plum blossoms, deftly combining both Japanese and Chinese cultures. Known as the three friends of winter, these plants have the ability to thrive in the cold, harsh weather. Together, they embody grit, perseverance and resilience, which represent the ideal characteristics of a gentleman and scholar. There are also Japanese ikebana – or plant art – techniques at play here. Fleur Island sits in the centre of the development as the signature piece. A 7.8-metre tall stainless steel sculpture named Seven Knees is situated on Fleur Island, giving the clubhouse landscape a lively vibe. Flowers and plants adorn the island and it’s surrounded by a stream of water, again offering residents a slice of tranquility away from the crowds. The still water acts as a mirror and the flowing stream and waterfall give the whole place a burst of energy.

At the main entrance of Fleur Pavilia, there’s a water sculpture created by Uchida and his team that’s been carved in a way that captures the light, thus turning shadows into dancing flecks on the walls. Aptly named Dancing Water, the sculpture adds movement to the serenity of the space, allowing residents to leave all anxieties at the door. The renowned Japanese landscape design firm Ohtori Consultants Co. Ltd. created a multilayered waterscape within the clubhouse. With the stream flowing gently through the iconic Fleur Island, the design blurs the line between indoor and outdoor spaces and offers a sense of peacefulness.

Set against the lush green backdrop of Hong Kong Island’s mountain range, Fleur Pavilia’s three towers boast bright and beautiful exterior architecture that makes them stand out from the surrounding buildings while also fitting in with the urban landscape. The architecture here has been created in a way that blends seamlessly with the interiors, all focusing on the simple beauty of nature as well as the idea of urban tranquility, away from the Hong Kong crowds.

Prominent essayist Eileen Chang, political commentator Sima Changfeng and the master of Peking Opera, Meng Xiaodong, all have their widely celebrated stories and footprints at Kai Yuen. It has been called ‘a secret neighbourhood oasis’, sitting against the Hong Kong hills behind North Point. This neighbourhood is a hotbed of culture, restaurants, bars and history – just minutes away from this development. Check out our North Point guide for all the best things to eat, do and see in the area.