A 72-year-old wall which has been hidden in Hong Kong’s State Theatre for more than six decades will be shown to the public upon revitalisation, the Post has learned.
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In an exclusive interview with the Post on Wednesday, Matthew Potter, director of London-based architectural firm WilkinsonEyre, said the latest design would reveal the North Wall and allow the public to have a comprehensive view of the Grade I historic building.
“This project could help retain the character of the city and will be a cultural quarter,” he said.
The preservation of the theatre on King’s Road in North Point is part of New World Development’s plan to redevelop the site into residential and commercial spaces.
New World Development said it was exploring the possibility of opening the theatre’s well-known parabolic arch truss to the public to showcase its unique design, which reflects the history of North Point, once dubbed “Little Shanghai.”
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