Dream detox pod for HK$7.5 million

IT’S JANUARY, WHICH means it’s “detox time” again. Chances are you’re still recovering from the aftermath of your holiday celebrations. Whether it’s from having a meal or a drink too many, or you’re simply feeling sluggish after a well-rested couple of weeks, it’s time to refresh yourself in order to start the new year feeling bright and cheery.

Enter our dream detachable detox pod designed by architectural designer Anzon Wong, who believes Hong Kong’s “work hard, play harder” mentality and hectic lifestyle, coupled with the city’s dense high-rises and cramped living spaces, can make finding a therapeutic space a challenge.

Seeking to create the perfect peaceful enclave, Wong opted for a detachable unit which can be installed in your home when detox sessions are required and stored away afterwards.

“A permanent space for meditation [and other relaxing activities] is not efficient,” Wong says. “A detachable space provides flexibility.”

Flexibility is the perfect word to describe Wong’s design. The beauty of his dream detox pod lies in the fact that the unit is detachable and therefore available at home at your convenience.

As part of the package deal when you commission the design and building of the detachable detox pod, there is a storage service offered. This option means the pod can fully focus on assisting your detox process – be it recovering from the overconsumption of food and beverages, the overuse of technology or simply the hustle and bustle of city life.

And the pod’s use extends beyond post-holiday detox. It is also the perfect enclave for those who are looking for some quality private time away from daily work and stress.

Wong envisions his detachable detox pod to be a perfect fit for Hong Kong’s high-rises. “The platform is designed for high-rise buildings, so it can be installed without obstruction,” he says. The designer adds that placing it high up will add to the user’s experience by offering the utmost privacy and tranquillity.