Built on the steep slope of a former explosives magazine at the Victoria Barracks and designed by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects, this 1.3-hectare venue is a beacon of history, society, culture and arts, offering a variety of lectures, performances, film screenings, exhibitions and heritage tours. A zigzag footbridge connects the complex’s upper and lower sites, created through preservation, adaptive reuse and new construction. Facilities include the Old Laboratory (built in 1860s), an administrative office, a multifunction hall and theatres with indoor and outdoor artworks (including an infamous Antony Gormley), making it an urban sanctuary for quiet contemplation and dramatic, contrasting views.