Kai Tak Hospital

Hong Kong’s growing and aging Kowloon population is increasing demand for medical care. As part of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government’s First Hospital Development Plan, the New Acute Hospital at Kai Tak Development Area is designed to expand access to clinical services while creating an efficient healing environment for patients, families and caregivers.

Design Solutions

The 6hospital brings extensive clinical services together on a connected campus. Its 2,400 inpatient and day beds, 37 operating rooms, neuroscience center, oncology center and specialist outpatient clinics support a broad range of care. The outpatient clinics are designed to accommodate more than 1.4 million visits annually, while a community health center extends access to local residents. A 24-hour Accident and Emergency unit supports urgent cases and major incidents as part of the hospital’s role as a designated trauma center.

The layout prioritizes clarity and convenience for patients and visitors navigating the large campus. A multilevel atrium in the Acute Block serves as a central hub for admissions, waiting areas and amenities. Subways, multilevel bridges and landscaped decks connect the hospital buildings to one another and to the surrounding community and waterfront promenade.

Natural light and access to outdoor spaces help create a more restorative healthcare environment. Daylit treatment rooms and waiting areas bring natural light deeper into the hospital, while landscaped terraces and rehabilitation gardens provide additional spaces for patients, visitors and staff. The pedestrian waterfront promenade strengthens the hospital’s connection to its surroundings.

HOK provided medical planning services and collaborated with Wong Tung & Partners on the design.

Impact

The first phase, including the Specialist Outpatient Clinic Block and Oncology Block, began providing clinical services in October 2026, expanding healthcare facilities within Hong Kong’s Kowloon Central Cluster.