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Architects: Absence from Island
- Area: 40 m²
- Year: 2020
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Photographs:Chi, Ireen Sit
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Manufacturers: Grespania, "Shenzhen Zhencal Meijia Wood, K'antie Terrazzo, McNeel, PS International Bamboo & Wood
Text description provided by the architects. Hong Kong is famous for its cramped living space and its concrete jungle. Our client is no different from any ordinary Hongkongers. He purchased a 40 sqm flat and wished to turn it into a home for his family of three. The design aims to keep the living room large and plain while bringing in natural elements to create a relaxed and calm environment. However, the client is not willing to take care of any living plants and therefore we chose rattan, which is a famous product in nearby Guangdong, as the key material for the living room. They are used on cupboard doors where their porosity and light colour helps soften the cupboard’s existence.
