Spectacular Installation ‘Glowing Trees’ in Hong Kong

Spectacular Installation ‘Glowing Trees’ 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 KongSpectacular Installation ‘Glowing Trees’ in Hong Kong

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

the movement of the trees forces the passers-by to slow down and appreciate the installation

Spectacular Installation ‘Glowing Trees’ in Hong Kong
3d printed model 

Spectacular Installation ‘Glowing Trees’ in Hong Kong
drawing diagrams 

Spectacular Installation ‘Glowing Trees’ in Hong Kong
carpet plan diagram

Spectacular Installation ‘Glowing Trees’ in Hong Kong

factory assembly

Spectacular Installation ‘Glowing Trees’ in Hong Kong
factory process detail

Spectacular Installation ‘Glowing Trees’ in Hong Kong

detail interior fabric 

Spectacular Installation ‘Glowing Trees’ in Hong Kong
detail custom carpet pattern

Spectacular Installation ‘Glowing Trees’ in Hong Kong
interior view

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