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Frank Gehry: Opus Hong Kong Photographs

Frank Gehry: Opus Hong Kong Photographs

  Opus Hong Kong is located at the winding hillside road in the metropolitan city which is design completed by the canadian-born and los angeles-based architect frank gehry established his practice in Los Angeles, California in 1962.About the Opus Hong Kong he says 'I designed the building for hong kong, to respond to the unique conditions of the city. you wouldn’t build this anywhere else.'
In above photo surrounding landscape
Frank Gehry: Opus Hong Kong Photographs
glass clad columns
Frank Gehry: Opus Hong Kong Photographs
boat deck balconies
Frank Gehry: Opus Hong Kong Photographs
wrap around windows

Frank Gehry: Opus Hong Kong Photographs
curving columns
Frank Gehry: Opus Hong Kong Photographs
stone towers

Frank Gehry: Opus Hong Kong Photographs


Frank Gehry: Opus Hong Kong Photographs
double-level garden apartments
Frank Gehry: Opus Hong Kong Photographs
stone foundation

Frank Gehry: Opus Hong Kong Photographs
sky terrace

Frank Gehry: Opus Hong Kong Photographs
interiors designed by yabu pushelberg
living area

Frank Gehry: Opus Hong Kong Photographs
dining area

Frank Gehry: Opus Hong Kong Photographs
master ensuite

Frank Gehry: Opus Hong Kong Photographs
construction
Frank Gehry: Opus Hong Kong Photographs

Frank Gehry: Opus Hong Kong Photographs
massing

Frank Gehry: Opus Hong Kong Photographs
models

Frank Gehry: Opus Hong Kong Photographs
models

Frank Gehry: Opus Hong Kong Photographs
technical drawing
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