Description: Inspired by the mechanics of early flying machines, The Ornithopter perches on grass, casting flickering shadows to create an enjoyable shaded public space. Once a visitor pedals on the bicycles’ wheels, the pair of double-stacked wings flap up and down, interacting the light and shadow in real-time. The artwork creates a dialogue with the…
Description: Animal Shelter for House of Joy and Mercy is a foster home in Hong Kong for abandoned animals, especially catering to the displaced animals from the North East New Territories Redevelopment Plan. The shelter is designed as a big roof under which different lives have their space while being able to engage with each…
Description: Asia Art Archive (AAA) is a non-profit organization of art. The design transforms its original site to accommodate 5-10 years of archival growth and a new event space. The new home embraces a warm, open, versatile, and sustainable design that echoes with AAA’s expanded public programs and commitment to sustainability. The entire library is…
Description: Children can quickly outgrow their school uniforms – and this is usually before the uniforms are worn out (especially under pandemics as physical classes are reduced). It is estimated that students change their uniforms at least every 1-2 years. While each student would have 6 to 8 sets of uniforms in average including summer,…
Description: The traditional compass has a sharp point that can punch a hole in the paper when drawing circles. Exlicon doesn’t have a sharp point so it won’t damage paper. The tool also prevents the circle’s center from slipping when used to draw. Exlicon consists of a base, long/short ruler, and water drop-shaped ruler. Magnets…
Description: AdaptSpecs eyewear frame is a solution for disabled and disfigured people who have difficulty wearing regular eyewear that uses the nasal bridge and ear as support points. Using alternative support points such as the cheek bone and the curve of one’s head, the design allows users to wear glasses just like a normal person.…
Description: A subtly surreal oasis – ‘cruising’ above the city. Urban regeneration is fascinating and meaningful and challenges to inject new life and modes of living. The 27-storey Venture apartment overlooking the sea beyond the old Hong Kong airport area is crowned with a private club for residents. The central idea was to combine a…
Description: Maison 62inc is a minimal, yet functional eyeware studio in Hong Kong. With an open office, staff can move around with mobile devices using cloud computing. Among the old buildings, the rubbed shopfront and display area leave a nostalgic impression. Without much decoration, raw materials are utilized to match the traces of weathering throughout…
Description: Designed in the simplified shape of human eyes often seen in Cubism portraits, this lightweight stainless steel style — with its sculptural, infinity symbol-inspired structure; graceful nose pads that create a floating illusion; hand-painted dual-color contrasting; proprietary spring hinge system for comfort and aesthetic acuity, and flexible beta-titanium sun-clip— is an exploration of “less…
Description: RIGARDS RG0161ZC is crafted from ethically sourced water buffalo horn, strictly a by-product of farming, paired with beta-titanium temples and capped with premium salvaged wood ends. Artfully shaved bevels throughout the frame was inspired by brush strokes of Asian calligraphy, creating 3D refinement while shaving off extra weight. As a result the frame is…