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Green Hub

KFBG Green Hub is a multiple award-winning project by Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, developed in partnership with the Development Bureau of the Hong Kong Government. Through the revitalisation of the historic Old Tai Po Police Station, KFBG Green Hub has been transformed into a vibrant community hub that inspires sustainable living. The project has gained international recognition, being shortlisted as one of Hong Kong’s first two case studies in UN-Habitat’s Shanghai Manual – A Guide for Sustainable Development in the 21st Century (2024).

Guided by a holistic conservation approach, KFBG Green Hub carefully preserves the site’s century-old architecture, heritage trees—including Old and Valuable Trees—and supports the coexistence of the neighbouring Tai Po Market Egretry of conservation importance. The gardens have been thoughtfully restored into an ecologically rich landscape, nurturing the long-term wellbeing of both people and wildlife.

The Old Tai Po Police Station is a declared monument of historic significance
The Old Tai Po Police Station is a declared monument of historic significance.
The Old Tai Po Police Station in 2012 before revitalisation works
The Old Tai Po Police Station in 2012, before revitalisation works.

Today, KFBG Green Hub is a welcoming green oasis where heritage, nature, and community come together. Visitors can explore a declared historic monument, learn best practices in conservation, and experience practical, affordable solutions for sustainable living.

The Eat Well Canteen, one of Hong Kong’s most well-known vegan restaurants, hosts a wide range of food education workshops for individuals and families. Its eco-guesthouse offers a unique opportunity to stay and immerse oneself in the heritage setting, while the Co-op Shop, Sunday Market, and weekly open days create lively platforms for connection and collaboration among sustainable producers, educators, conservationists, and the wider public.

Visit the Green Hub website to learn more about our conservation design, and follow us on Facebook for programme highlights and upcoming events.

The Green Hub project factors Tai Po Egretry in project design for integrated conservation
KFBG Green Hub project factored the Tai Po MarketEgretry in its design for integrated conservation.
The Green Hub project enhances ecological friendliness of the heritage gardens
KFBG Green Hub project enhances the ecological friendliness of the heritage gardens.
The old dormitory converted to an eco-guesthouse for experiential learning
The old dormitory converted to an eco-guesthouse for experiential learning.
The Green Hub project won the Green Building Award in 2016
KFBG Green Hub project won the Green Building Award Grand Award in 2016.

Recognition & Awards

Year Award / Recognition Awarded by
2016 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation – Honourable Mention UNESCO
2016 Green Building Award – Grand Award (Existing Buildings: Institutional Building) HK Green Building Council & Professional Green Building Council
2016 Green Building Award – Special Citation in Eco-service Infrastructure Network HK Green Building Council & Professional Green Building Council
2016 Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects' Design Award – Merit Award Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects
2016 Structural Excellence Award (Hong Kong Project) – Finalist Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
2016–2018 FoodEver WasteNever Awards – Diamond Class (highest) HK Women Professionals & Entrepreneurs Association and the HK Productivity Council
2016 Space x Hong Kong – one of four BEAM Plus Neighbourhood case studies HK Green Building Council & HK Space Initiative
2015–2025 Food Wise Eateries Scheme – Gold Class (2015–2019); Diamond Class (2019–present) Environmental Protection Department & HK Productivity Council
2017 Design for Asia Awards – Merit Award Design for Asia
2018 Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence (Restaurants) – Gold Award Environmental Campaign Committee
2018 Certificate of Excellence for Friendliness to Disabled Community  (4.5 Stars) Free Guider Certification Scheme
2020 Barrier Free Outstanding Award Free Guider Certification Scheme
2024 Outstanding Green Event Award – Merit Award Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency
2024 Top Ten Outstanding Green Event Award Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency
2024–25 Universal Design Award Scheme – Gold Award Equal Opportunities Commission
The weekly Open Day at Green Hub is a big day for community gathering
The weekly Open Day at KFBG Green Hub is a big day for community gathering.
The Green Hub supports diverse initiatives to bring community together for bond-building
KFBG Green Hub supports diverse initiatives to bring community together for bond-building.
Summer camps at Green Hub facilitate reconnections with nature
Summer camps at KFBG Green Hub facilitate reconnections with nature.
The Bamboo Academy engages community learning on sustainability at Green Hub
The Bamboo Generations, engages community learning on sustainability at KFBG Green Hub.
Green Hub encourages visitors to connect with nature through art activities
KFBG Green Hub encourages visitors to connect with nature through art activities.
Helena Norberg-Hodge taught economics of happiness at Green Hub
Helena Norberg-Hodge taught economics of happiness at KFBG Green Hub.
A dialogue between Rosemary Morrow and local permaculturists at Green Hub
A dialogue between Rosemary Morrow and local permaculturists at KFBG Green Hub.
Nature movement workshop connects participants with heritage trees at Green Hub
Nature movement workshop connects participants with heritage trees at KFBG Green Hub.
Green Hub supports community initiatives like story-telling run by parents
KFBG Green Hub supports community initiatives like story-telling run by parents.

A living philosophy

In returning to its founding principles, KFBG demonstrates that sustainable living is not a checklist, but a continuous process of empowerment, connection, and care. In a rapidly changing world, it offers a hopeful path forward—one grounded in resilience, regeneration, and a deep respect for the interdependence of life.

Pathways

Explore Our Sustainable Living Journey

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