3.6.1 Design
Design of the outdoor green space should be integrated with the building design of the shopping mall and the functional
needs of the shopping mall and shop spaces.
Views from the interior of the shopping mall and shop spaces should also be taken into consideration to avoid the
blockage of views or circulation. Other factors such as planter size and suitability of plant species (i.e. “Right species for
right place” principle) for long term sustainable growth are also important in the design stage for outdoor green space.
Figure 50 Maintenance of green wall façade in Citywalk, Tsuen Wan
(Source: Sino Group)
3.6.2 Plants
When deciding on plants to use in outdoor green spaces, designers should take into considerations the ease of
maintenance, the tolerance to pollution and vandalism, public safety etc. Native species should be used including in the
planting palette as they are more adaptive to the local environment and for biodiversity will be easier to maintain, and
require less water for irrigation.
Trees can be introduced at suitable locations to provide shade for the buildings and the pedestrians. However,
it is important to avoid any introduction of greenery that will block any shop entrances or hinder access to any shop.
Figure 49 Green wall design as a carpark façade of a shopping mall, Citywalk, Tsuen Wan (Source: Sino Group)
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