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
- Updated: 6:36am
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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.
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.'
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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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