ThePavilion of Harmony(Chinese:Hợp nhất đình) is an architectural feature on theNew Asia Collegecampus ofThe Chinese University of Hong Kong(CUHK), located between thestudent dormitoriesXuesi Hall and Chih Hsing Hall.[1]It was constructed as a tribute to the founder of New Asia College,Chien Mu,and his 1996 philosophical work,The Theory of the Union of Man and Nature.[1][2]
| Pavilion of Harmony | |
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Hợp nhất đình | |
 View of the pond in front of the pavilion | |
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| General information | |
| Location | New Asia College,The Chinese University of Hong Kong,Sha Tin,Hong Kong |
| Opened | 12 December 2003 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Freeman Chan Wai-kei |
Thepavilionwas officially opened on 12 December 2003. It was donated by Dora Ng Tsung-lin, and designed by Freeman Chan Wai-kei from the CUHK Department of Architecture.[1][3]
The pavilion is featured on lists ofHong Kong's topInstagramspots and attracts many photo-takers, including tourists frommainland China,leading to complaints of disturbance from students living nearby.[4][5]
Architecture
editThe unity of Heaven and humanityis a central concept inConfucian philosophy,which holds that the way of heaven and the way of humanity are interconnected.[citation needed]
The location of the Pavilion of Harmony is thoughtfully chosen, as described by former head ofNew Asia College,Henry Wong Nai-ching,[6]as "one clear pool, two trees half-embracing, not a traditional garden, but with modern artistic intent" (Một hồ nước trong, nhị thụ nửa ôm, phi truyền thống lâm viên, có hiện đại bút ý).[2]
The pavilion features a glass canopy and hasbamboo treesplanted on the side. Under the pavilion is a stone bench overlookingTolo Harbour.In front of the pavilion sits a crescent-shapedinfinity poolwith a largebanyan treeplanted next to it.[1][3]The edge of the pool appears to merge with the landscape of Tolo Harbour, creating the effect of unity between water and sky, thus enhancing the concept of unity between heaven and humanity.[2]
The pavilion is connected to a walkway that has a long metalplaque.Engraved on the plaque iscalligraphyof Chien Mu'sThe Theory of the Union of Man and Natureand theSeal of the Union of Man and Nature,created respectively by Lee Wun-yoon and Vincent Tong Kam-tang, professors from the CUHK Department of Fine Arts.[1]
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