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06 / Hong Kong · Field notes

Is more better?

8 October 2026 · Hong Kong · Central harbourfront

Arrived in Hong Kong. A changing harbourfront, familiar words, and an open question.

By Caspar ter Horst · Published 8 October 2026

Gold lettering reading Bridging Worlds above a curved bench against a blue water-themed wall in Hong Kong — Bridging Worlds. Spotted in Hong Kong, 8 October 2026.

Henderson Land is reshaping part of the Central harbourfront with Central Yards. Connecting sea, land and sky.

And there it is, written on the wall: Bridging Worlds.

More retail space?

More office space?

Is more better?

From 2027, we’ll begin to see.

Central Yards · Henderson Land’s plans and timetable (opens in a new tab)

A passageway wall displaying plans and an architectural rendering of Central Yards — The plans on display. A photograph of the proposed development, rather than the finished harbourfront.

Photograph of a wall-mounted architectural rendering showing proposed buildings and green terraces at Central Yards — A closer look at the vision for Central Yards. Photographs: Caspar ter Horst.

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