Top Bowl
Kai Tak Sports Park
2025
Sky Lanes, where bowling meets Hong Kong’s aviation legacy
TOP BOWL is a 40-lane professional bowling alley at Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong, where Kai Tak’s aviation heritage glides into the excitement of bowling. As the city’s most advanced bowling destination, TOP BOWL elevates the game, redefining the bowling experience with design and innovation.
Aviation-inspired design
Inspired by Kai Tak’s aviation past, the architecture incorporates fluid, aerodynamic forms that echo both aircraft maneuvers and the perfect trajectory of a bowling strike. Overhead, a sculptural ceiling system reinterprets aircraft architecture, while custom pendant lights—combining the motif of paper planes with lane-guiding arrows—provide functional wayfinding and a playful nod to aviation. These features transform the space into a contemporary tribute to Hong Kong’s aviation heritage.
Built for international competitions
TOP BOWL is designed to meet international competition standards, featuring tournament-ready dimensions, precision lighting, and thoughtful acoustics. Bespoke acoustic wall linings, crafted from 75% recycled sneaker scraps and blended with natural cork, reflect the project’s commitment to sustainability while enhancing performance. The layout includes dedicated spectator zones, media areas, briefing rooms, and locker facilities, ensuring the venue is equipped to host world-class events with ease.
A community hub
Beyond competition, TOP BOWL fosters community engagement and social interaction. A contemporary café bar, pool tables, and an entertainment room create a welcoming environment for visitors of all ages. A stunning 70-meter-wide advanced LED display transforms games into immersive experiences, making the space equally captivating for casual players and spectators alike. At night, vibrant RGBW smart lighting and an advanced sound system energize the setting for bowling parties and social gatherings.
A vision of Hong Kong’s future
By blending aviation heritage, sporting excellence, and sustainable innovation, TOP BOWL redefines what a bowling center can be. It is a space where professional athletes, casual players, and the wider community come together, celebrating Hong Kong’s aviation legacy while propelling its sporting culture into the future.
Interior Design, Branding and Signage
2025
Kai Tak Sports Park
Talent, Inverse, AplusIT
Venus Lung, Chun Hang Yip, Otto Ng, CK Wong, Kevin Chau, Catherine Cheng, Raphael Kwok