Foster And Koolhaas To Plan Hong Kong’s New Cultural District

“Foster + Partners has been given a second chance to masterplan the $2.7 billion West Kowloon Cultural District in Hong Kong The British starchitect, together with Rem Koolhaas and local designer Rocco Yim Sen-kee, make up the three-strong team named as consultants on the conceptual plans for the cultural and artistic hub.” Foster’s previous plan was shelved in 2006 following objections to his proposed 2.4km glass canopy.