Central Yards Hong Kong waterfront development building design, China theatre property

Central Yards Hong Kong Waterfront Development News

18 December 2025

Architects: UNS

Location: Hong Kong

UNS Designs Hong Kong’s First-ever Private, World-class Multi-functional Theatre

Iconic Theatre Exterior:

All images courtesy of Henderson Land

Central Yards Hong Kong Waterfront Development Designs

Henderson Land has officially unveiled the highly anticipated Central Yards in Hong Kong, featuring the city’s first-ever private Broadway-calibre theatre, designed by UNS. The project aspires to become a cultural and symbolic gateway along the New Central Harbourfront.

UNS has envisioned a cutting-edge venue that reflects state-of-the-art ambitions. This distinguished destination will host a wide variety of world-class performances, including touring musicals, global premieres, flagship concerts, immersive productions, and cross-disciplinary showcases, while also serving as a creative hub for a vibrant artistic community.

The theatre is part of Central Yards, an ambitious 4.8-hectare site and 400-metre-long groundscraper that constitutes a sustainable CBD mixed-use development, integrating commerce, finance, leisure, and cultural activities on the New Central Harbourfront. According to Dr. Martin Lee Ka Shing, Chairman of Henderson Land, Central Yards is born from Henderson Land’s commitment and love for the city we call home. As a vibrant hub where the treasures of life – nature, culture, joy and ambition come together, Central Yards turns Hong Kong into the world’s grandest stage for future generations.

Theatre Grand Auditorium:

The theatre’s auditorium is designed to seamlessly integrate the performance stage, audience seating, and essential acoustic and technical systems within an intricately sculpted lattice shell. With a capacity of over 1,100 guests, the theatre promises an unparalleled sensory experience, combining a meticulously crafted interior with advanced acoustic and lighting systems to deliver an immersive visual and auditory environment.

Office Tower Main Lobby:

Alongside the lively theatre, UNS has designed an integrated visitor experience that connects with the surrounding public and office spaces. This includes the adjacent ground and first floor landscape spaces, full VIP experience, and the main lobbies of office towers. The result is a flexible indoor and outdoor setting that fosters opportunities for public engagement, and cultural and commercial events, beyond the typical theatre walls.

Ben van Berkel, Founder and Principal Architect, UNS, said: “We are incredibly delighted and honoured to design and deliver Hong Kong’s first private Broadway-calibre theatre. This is a highly ambitious venue, and our goal is to create an unprecedented experience that generates cultural impact both locally and globally. It will redefine Hong Kong’s harbourfront with a diverse, inclusive, and experientially unique image.”

Hannes Pfau, Partner UNS and Managing Director, UNS Shanghai and Hong Kong, adds: “Our design for the theatre goes far beyond the stage and auditorium. It is a bold statement for the performing arts, the artistic community, and theatre-going audiences. We are a part of Hong Kong’s community. And we aim to create not only a venue that furthers opportunities for global artists to perform in Hong Kong but also celebrates Hong Kong’s local arts on an international stage.”

Aerial view of Central and Central Yards (This image is preliminary design concepts only and may be subject to change as the project progresses):

Images Courtesy of Henderson Land.