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Spectacular Installation ‘Glowing Trees’ in Hong Kong

Spectacular Installation ‘Glowing Trees’ in Hong Kongspatial practice completes site-specific kinetic installation in hong kong
Motivated by the perception of hong kong being a groundless city lacking activated
 public space, beijing-based firmspatial practice has created ‘glowing trees’. the
 installation seeks to transform the oval atrium of the IFC mall by developing a collection of large trees 
that wish to catch the attention of potential users.
Spectacular Installation ‘Glowing Trees’ in Hong Kongspatial practice glowing treesSpectacular Installation ‘Glowing Trees’ in Hong Kongspatial practice glowing trees
The site’s position is a pivotal transport intersection and its mixed-use program is a point of
 reference for many who pass through it on a daily basis. the trees’ kinetic motion, as it moves up
 and down, allows for surprising effects as the pleated fabric comes to life. a spontaneous reaction
 is further supported by each of the tree’s playful materiality, striated color palette, and interior
 reflective, that lets users gaze and capture the moment..

the tree’s playful materiality has a striated color palette, and interior reflective forms


Spectacular Installation ‘Glowing Trees’ in Hong Kong
spatial practice glowing trees
the movement of the trees forces the passers-by to slow down and appreciate the installation
Spectacular Installation ‘Glowing Trees’ in Hong Kongspatial practice glowing trees
3d printed model 
Spectacular Installation ‘Glowing Trees’ in Hong Kongspatial practice glowing trees
drawing diagrams 
Spectacular Installation ‘Glowing Trees’ in Hong Kongspatial practice glowing trees
carpet plan diagram
Spectacular Installation ‘Glowing Trees’ in Hong Kong
spatial practice glowing trees
factory assembly
Spectacular Installation ‘Glowing Trees’ in Hong Kongspatial practice glowing trees
factory process detail
Spectacular Installation ‘Glowing Trees’ in Hong Kong
spatial practice glowing trees
detail interior fabric 
Spectacular Installation ‘Glowing Trees’ in Hong Kongspatial practice glowing trees
detail custom carpet pattern
Spectacular Installation ‘Glowing Trees’ in Hong Kongspatial practice glowing trees
interior view
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