HK Jockey Club Betting Branch Feature Wall
日出康城及觀塘廣場投注站店活動區
[香港賽馬會X香港木庫]
- Commercial
- Feature wall
- Fitting-out works
今次「香港賽馬會」和「香港木庫」合作以本地回收木材製作成裝飾材料。香港木庫是一間以「R3 – Recycle, Redesign, Relink」為理念的環保社會企業，致力回收因發展、老化或颱風而砍伐的樹木材料，將「美感設計+環保再用」結合，讓樹木再生資源為社會帶來更大的價值。
Hong Kong Jockey Club collaborated with HK Timberbank to create decorative elements with recycled timber. HK Timberbank is an eco-social enterprise that adheres to the concept of “R3 – ReCYCLE, ReDESIGN, ReLINK”. HK Timberbank is committed to recycling local trees felled due to typhoons, aging or urban development. Mindful of design and artistry, HK Timberbank aims to give local timber a second life, benefiting our home city and society.
我們希望藉此合作令更多人可以認識到生態循環再工業，了解本地環保回收木材發展的理念。日出康城店活動專區則利用了2018年被颱風山竹及 2020年颱風海高斯摧毀而回收的「粉嶺非洲桃花心樹」、「旺角細葉榕」及「西貢南洋杉」。而觀塘廣場店活動專區分別利用因社會發展而遭砍伐的「台灣相思」及「耳果相思樹」。
In this cooperation, both parties hope the works can help the public to learn more about industrial ecology and gain a better understanding of the local eco-friendly timber industry. The decorated wall at HKJC LOHAS Shop uses various types of wood such as Khaya senegalensis, Ficus Microcarpa and Araucaria that were damaged and collected after Super Typhoon Mangkhu and Typhoon Higos in 2018 and 2020 respectively. Whereas the Kwun Tong Plaza shop activity area uses wood from two different types of “Acacia confusa” trees that have been cut down to make way for development.
ReCYCLE story
由回收木材至製作完成品，香港木庫採用四個部驟進行：
- 「回收」：與政府部門、私人機構、樹木擁有者或樹藝師聯繫，回收本地因地方發展或老化而需砍伐，或因颱風倒塌的樹木
- 「分類及切割」：按樹木品種及尺寸先作分類，再按照需求𠝹成不同尺寸的板材
- 「高溫乾燥」：由於回收樹木內有樹汁、 水份、微生物等，需安排於真空乾燥窰用以70-80度高溫處理 2-3 星期，令木材水含量降至8%至12%的水平
- 「設計及製作」：後期製作包括以不同機器加工、打磨、上油等，設計成不同木製品
From wood collection to the final product, HK Timberbank takes a four-step procedure.
- COLLECT: HK Timberbank closely communicates with different government departments, private companies, tree owners or arborists to collect felled trees due to typhoon, aging or urban development.
- CLASSIFICATION & CUTTING: HK Timberbank categorizes the collected timber and cut them into boards, planks and panels for processing.
- DRY: Through vacuum drying at a temperature of 70-80°C for 2-3 weeks to dry out sap and water as well as to kill microorganisms. After the drying process, the product will only have 8-12% of water left.
- DESIGN & PRODUCTION: Post production processes like detailing, sanding and oiling to transform the timber into various wood products.
認識觀塘廣場店的回收木材
- 台灣相思/ 耳果相思樹：
常種植在斜坡的大樹，堅韌且耐旱，粗生粗養，在惡劣環境下不但生得高長得快，枯葉落下更可分解出有機物質，大大改善斜坡的土壤條件。
香港常見程度：****
樹木回收地點：大埔, 沙田, 元朗
More about Recycled Timber in HKJC Kwun Tong Plaza Shop
- Acacia confusa
Acacia confusa can often be found on slopes. They are tough and drought-tolerant, and grow extensively in rugged conditions. In harsh environments, they grow taller and faster, and their fallen leaves decompose to form organic matter, which greatly improves the slopes’ soil conditions.
Commonness in Hong Kong：****
Geographical distribution: Tai Po, Sha Tin, Yuen Long
認識日出康城店的回收木材
- 非洲桃花心樹(非洲楝)：
常種植在行道兩旁的大樹，堅韌且耐旱，樹幹芯材呈粉紅褐色，樹皮深褐色，會像魚鱗片般剝落，常用於建築、地板、家具等。
香港常見程度：***
樹木回收地點：粉嶺
More about Recycled Timber in HKJC Lohas Park Shop
- Khaya senegalensis
Khaya senegalensis can often be found among road sides. Its wood is heat and drought resistant with a pink-red pigment in the middle. The heart wood is covered by darkish brown sapwood which can be peeled off like fish scales. Khaya senegalensis is commonly used for constructions, flooring and furniture.
Commonness in Hong Kong：***
Location: Fanling
- 細葉榕：
細葉榕是香港最常見的樹木品種，榕樹樹脂汁液多，木質屬軟木類，樹身奇形扭曲難取材，成為常被丟棄的樹木品種。經高溫乾燥處理後的細葉榕樹紋路細緻、色澤溫和。
香港常見程度：*****
樹木回收地點：旺角
- Ficus microcarpa
Ficus microcarpa is one of the most common tree types in Hong Kong. It belongs to the softwood category with lots of resin and sap inside. Due to its irregular and twisted trunk, it increases the difficulty to extract wood thus it is commonly discarded. Ficus Microcarpa has a detailed wood grain and with mild color after heat treatment.
Commonness in Hong Kong：*****
Location: Mongkok
- 南洋杉：
南洋杉樹皮粗糙呈灰褐色，樹幹高聳筆直，枝繁葉茂，適合全日照溫暖環境，枝幹具抗風性乾燥後，不易變形彎曲，偶然見到南洋杉一枝獨秀地聳立在香港鬧市中。
香港常見程度：****
樹木回收地點：西貢
- Araucaria
Araucaria’s bark is thick and taupe in colour, with wide spreading branches luxuriant foliage. Its stiff bole is wind resistant but requires plenty of sunlight and warm climate to prosper. Such an appearance allows Araucaria to stand out among other trees in downtown. After drying in the kiln, the lumber becomes hardened which makes it hard to deform or bend.
Commonness in Hong Kong：****
Location: Saikung
