The design is inspired to reiterate an obliterated local craftsmanship – the technique of describing fluid organic form by using pebble wash with careful control on timing, mixing and use of hand-tool.
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We would like to play the remembrance of this local craftsmanship in the store, at the same time pushing the boundary of current retail store construction model which most of the components are fabricated off- site.
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Around 100 pieces of mock-up were made to explore the composition of the pebble and cement to attain the optimum mixture that is suitable.
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The design intends to celebrate the versatility of pebble wash by forming various degrees and radii of curvatures seamlessly throughout the sculptural piece and as an appreciation of this sophisticated handcraft construction step.
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Pebble wash is a very modest yet remarkable material. Each piece is unique and cannot be replicated, and it demands a high standard of craftsmanship and devotion. We believe these qualities together with the cultural history of the material in Hong Kong are invaluable and should be celebrated in the design.
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Project: Aesop Harbour City Signature Store
Completion: 2016
Area: 26 sqm
City: Hong Kong, China
Address: 1/F, no.5 Arbuthnot Road, Central, Hong Kong
Stage Involved: CS, DD, T, CD, CA
Accent Material: Pebble Wash
Office Interior Design
Design Architect for office layout planning/ material/ spatial concept.
Material:
concrete flooring / white painted steel frame /
Client: Aesop
Total Area: 1024 sqm
Oct 2016 / Completed
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