Payal Uttam looks at Frank Gehry's Opus Hong Kong, which promises to stun with both its looks and its prices.
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- Jun 20, 2013
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When interior designers George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg were given carte blanche by Swire Properties to create a showroom "home" in Frank Gehry's Opus Hong Kong (completed in May), the Canadian...
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In the world of design, two beliefs frustrate Cecil Balmond more than anything. 'The assumption that space is empty and can be subdivided and gridded,' he says.
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People are not used to women speaking their minds, says Zaha Hadid. 'They think you should be mute - if you're not you're difficult and if you have an opinion you are bad tempered.'
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The fifth Hong Kong International Art Fair opened its doors for a VIP preview on Wednesday evening, giving guests a chance to meet some renowned artists.
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There is compelling evidence that the market wants residential developments that are rare, unique and exceptional, like the Opus, says Martin Cubbon, chief executive of Swire Properties.
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Acclaimed architect Frank Gehry says his first residential building in Asia, completed in Hong Kong yesterday, was designed to be 'a good neighbour' to the rest of the city.
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What: Flintstone stool
Why: Go back to the Stone Age with this quirky stool by Kare Design
How much: HK$2,999
Where: Aluminium, 36 Cochrane Street, Central, tel: 2546 5904
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A tourist arrives at the Chek Lap Kok airport after a tiring long-haul flight. He boards the Airport Express and gets off at Central.
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The first exhibition in Hong Kong featuring the work of legendary architect Frank Gehry is being held at Taikoo Place until the end of October.
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