Lee Theater was the landmark theater in the early history of Hong Kong theatrical history, as most of the important Cantonese Operas were performed there. When the rise of land cost is the equivalent of accumulation of gold in the 80s and 90s ... it goes without saying that the theater had to go:the beautiful theater was demolished and made way for shopping center. Unfortunately, as far as the shopping center design is concerned, any triangular piece of land is not a good use of space and on top the designer never appreciate how to articulate human scale and space penetration, if you go in and experience what is the architectural merit, other than escalator wells and the only tiny voids in the tower, it is an empty statement. Of course, the giving up the land at the triangular sector as a dedicated to public area helps the formation of the entrance, in return, the developer has taken the bonus of plot ratio as extra areas in the tower. I hope, sincerely hope and wishing developers in Hong Kong when they try to design building projects with historically importance, the new design and evolution of the new building must pay considerations of sentimental value and historical impacts. Time flies, before you know it, historical buildings in Hong Kong will be all...
Read moreA shopping entertainment complex, such as Lee Theatre 利舞臺廣場 in Hong Kong, is a multi-purpose facility that combines retail shopping outlets with various entertainment options under one roof. These complexes are designed to offer visitors a diverse and engaging experience that goes beyond traditional shopping malls.
In a shopping entertainment complex, you can expect to find a wide range of retail stores, from high-end fashion boutiques to specialty shops, electronics stores, and more. These complexes often feature a mix of international brands and local retailers, catering to a variety of tastes and preferences.
In addition to shopping opportunities, entertainment complexes like Lee Theatre may include cinemas, theaters, art galleries, performance spaces, restaurants, cafes, and even recreational facilities like arcades or indoor playgrounds. This diverse mix of offerings creates a dynamic and vibrant environment where visitors can shop, dine, relax, and enjoy entertainment all in one convenient location.
Overall, shopping entertainment complexes provide a comprehensive and immersive experience for visitors, making them popular destinations for both locals and tourists looking for a one-stop destination for shopping, dining, and...
Read moreThe Lee Theatre Plaza is a shopping (not cinema) venue and part of the Lee Gardens properties which you will find clustered together in Causeway Bay just south of the MTR Station. This is a 26 storey tower with quite a few restaurants found on the upper floors while the bottom 4 floors and basement levels are used for retail space and casual food & drink outlets.
You'll find far fewer shops here compared to the other Lee Garden properties. UNIQLO takes up the basement and ground floor levels while MUJI uses up the 3rd and 4th floors. Probably 10-12 other small retailers focusing on hair products, cosmetics and related shops along with take-away tea, fast-food and food court like eateries are sandwiched in between on the 1st and 2nd floor.
That is about it for the Lee Theatre Plaza. Try the other Lee Garden venues for larger and more comprehensive shopping and dining...
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