This charming building founded in the 19th century was the country retreat of the late tycoon Robert Ho Tung who purchased it in 1918. The colonial edifice featuring a dome, an arcaded facade, Ionic columns and Chinese-style gardens, was given a modern extension by architect Joy Choi Tin Tin not too long ago. The new four-storey structure in glass and steel has Piranesi-inspired bridges connecting to the old house and a glass roof straddling the transitional space.
