Hong Kong is undertaking several major cultural projects that expand the city’s creative and public spaces. One prominent development is M+, the new museum for visual culture scheduled to open in 2019. M+ focuses on 20th- and 21st-century art, design, architecture and the moving image, presenting contemporary works from Hong Kong and around the world.
M+ is located within the West Kowloon Cultural District, a growing cultural quarter that aims to showcase local and international artists and provide a variety of public amenities. The district includes landscaped parkland for leisure and events, the M+ Pavilion exhibition and event center, and the Xiqu Centre, a dedicated performing arts venue that highlights traditional and contemporary Chinese opera and performance.
Another example of adaptive reuse and creative renewal is the PMQ, originally built in 1951 as the Police Married Quarters and since transformed into a vibrant hub for design and the creative industries. PMQ now houses artists’ studios, rotating pop-up shops, and flexible event spaces for both public programs and private functions. Visitors can enjoy a mix of shopping and dining, while businesses and organizations can use spaces such as The Qube and the Courtyard for meetings, launches and special events.
Together, these projects reflect Hong Kong’s investment in cultural infrastructure and its commitment to supporting creative practice, public engagement and cultural exchange. The West Kowloon Cultural District’s combination of museums, performance spaces and outdoor areas creates a new focal point for artistic activity, while adaptive developments like PMQ preserve historic fabric while promoting contemporary design and entrepreneurship.