Pastoral Substation
Pastoral Substation converts a 220kV substation into an open urban space. It features solar panels, kinetic devices, and green paths, blending clean energy with eco design. Drawing from the site's industrial past and natural surroundings, it provides event venues and field zones. The project reimagines infrastructure as a shared civic asset, turning the substation from an isolated facility into a community resource.
Pastoral Substation Public Infrastructure by Hang Chen was featured as an outstanding representation of architectural design by the A' Design Awards. Pastoral Substation Public Infrastructure won the Silver A' Design Award in Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure Design in 2025. The A' Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure Design Award is an international, meritocratic, just and fair design award that rewards outstanding design of bridges, tunnels, highways, railways, airports, dams, power plants, ports and more.
