The Henderson Art Garden: Sculpting Sustainability in the City

Henderson Land continues to integrate art throughout our properties in ways that enrich public space and deepen the connection between people and nature. At The Henderson Art Garden, we bring this vision to life through a “nature-inspired” art concept that treats creativity and ecological sensitivity as complementary, showing how art can animate the city while supporting sustainability.

Working in collaboration with LCSD, we transformed the Lambeth Walk Rest Garden, an outdoor space adjacent to The Henderson, into a new Art Garden for the public. The space blends art, innovation and sustainability, and has officially opened with a curated collection of natureinspired works by renowned local and international artists.

Within the garden, visitors encounter landmark works that translate natural forces into immersive experiences. Breathing Tree by American environmental artist Ned Kahn, which is the first zero-carbon kinetic sculpture he has ever exhibited in Hong Kong, now stands permanently in the garden. Rising to around 7 metres, the installation uses wind, water and mist to visualise the nature’s dynamism and energy. The garden also features Hypnotic Dream by German digital artist Philipp Frank, described as the world’s first permanently installed digital light artwork of its kind. It transforms a tree’s inner frequencies into abstract light projections onto a 200-year-old Chorisia tree, enhanced by immersive soundscapes.

While the artworks draw attention, the landscape design quietly reinforces the Garden’s sustainability intent. Central and Admiralty form important habitats for butterfly species in Hong Kong, so we worked closely with ecologists and experts to plant nectar-rich species and create a butterfly-friendly environment. This approach demonstrates how thoughtful design can balance development with conservation and ecological value.

To activate the space beyond viewing, Henderson Land invited tenants of The Henderson, Henderson Club members and staff to experience an exclusive guided tour at The Art Garden, followed by a creative community workshop led by local art collective @STICKYLINE. Participants explored The Fractal Forest, co-created by @STICKYLINE and Ms Leanna Lee, and crafted miniature item holders inspired by the installation. These experiences truly reflect how we use art not only to enhance place-making, but to build shared, creative moments that bring our communities closer to nature and to one another.