Johnny Wong and Miho Hirabayashi of FAK3 have created a home in Hong Kong for Joanne Ooi, creative director of Shanghai Tang, that took the concept of open multi-functional spaces to a whole new realm.
Wong and Hirabayashi have developed an iconic elliptical entertainment cabinet that can rotate 360-degrees, which sits as the central focus to the apartment.
On its two longer sides, it houses a set of keyboards and a customized study desk; the two shorter sides accommodated storage and a television.
Fitted with industrial strength bearings that can support up to two tonnes, the walnut wooden cabinet rotates with the push of just one finger.
Its off-centred axis means as the cabinet moves, its content and form shifts the room's perceived spatial configuration to give each poche zone its own character.
Colour plays a large part in 360's design. The kitchen is finished in a brilliant cobalt blue. One bathroom is clad in a soft pink and white marble while the other sparkles with crystals and jade. The black shower curtain is custom made and features pastoral images of Guilin.
To maximise the play area, the son's cheerful yellow bedroom features steps up to a bunk bed with storage, closet and desk below.
In contrast to the large fluid space in the living area, the bedrooms and bathrooms are orthogonal and strictly delineated.
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