An insight into how acclaimed architect Frank Gehry came up with the twisting design for his first residential building in Asia is given in an exhibition that opens today.
Models and sketches made by Gehry during the creative process for the project at 53 Stubbs Road are on display in Taikoo Place, Island East, until October 27.
The 12-storey building, overlooking the city and Victoria Harbour, turns as it rises, with one flat on each floor measuring up to 6,000 sq ft.
In a video shown at the launch of the exhibition yesterday, Gehry, 82, said he wanted to make it an intimate experience for the residents. 'So I broke down the box into segments, and gave a lot more access to the outdoors,' he said.
The architect, unable to travel after back surgery, was represented by partner Tensho Takemori.
The models show how he modified the floor plan, from a traditional design of solid walls separating the rooms, to an open-plan composed almost entirely of glass, which also encases the columns.