Opened to the public in July 2022, Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) is a new centre for Chinese art and antiquities in Hong Kong.
It is home to more than 900 national treasures from the Palace Museum in the Forbidden City in Beijing, China. Many of the pieces are displayed in Hong Kong for the first time or never been shown to the public before.
The seven-storey building was conceived as a civic hub and new landmark for Hong Kong, as well as a platform to connect young generations with China's cultural history. The 30,000 sqm museum will also host interactive and experiential exhibitions.
Beyond the three levels of galleries with 7,800 sqm of total exhibition space, the museum boasts a 400-seat lecture theatre for public programmes and film screenings.
Bringing chinese heritage to modern audiences
HKPM was designed by the Hong Kong-based Rocco Design Architects (RDA). One of the key architectural highlights of HKPM is its "vertical central axis" concept a spatial reinterpretation of its horizontal counterpart in the Forbidden City.
Leveraging on the building's location - at the western tip of the West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) and along the Victoria Harbour waterfront - the architects translated the notion of linked courtyards into a series of stacked atriums that connect the museum's floors and draw visitors upwards through the nine galleries. Each of the three atriums faces a different direction along the central axis across the ground, second and fourth floors.
"The atriums offer views over the WKCD, Hong Kong's iconic skyline and Lantau Island respectively, allowing visitors to experience the perfect harmony created between the museum building and its surroundings," says Freddie Hai, Director of RDA.
Bu hikaye d+a dergisinin Issue 127 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Giriş Yap
Bu hikaye d+a dergisinin Issue 127 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Giriş Yap
Home Is Where The Heart Is
A vacation house is reimagined for a multi-generational family to gather for holidays in the bucolic setting of Yongjia in Zhejiang, China.
the natural balance
Inspired by the serene beauty of dewdrops, the Antao Collection by Villeroy & Boch transforms bathrooms into wellness sanctuaries, combining sustainability with timeless elegance.
inspiring creativity and exploration
The new Hafary House at Lavender reflects the brand’s vibrancy and innovation, as well as provide an inspiring and engaging space for customers.
balancing act: nature and humanity
In this inspiration-led series, we asked Jay Liu and Alex Liu, co-founders of Right Angle Studio, to dream up a unique interior concept using mainly items from Space Furniture.
rethinking, remaking, reframing
Aoki Akio, the founder of DESIGNART TOKYO discusses the importance and legacy of Tokyo's eminent art and design event, particularly for young creatives.
rebuilding communities
Shift2024, the much-anticipated conference returns with a stellar line-up of prolific architects making their mark in Asian urban design.
unparalleled italian craftsmanship
Filippo Arnaboldi, Chief Executive Officer of Frette, tells us how this luxury lifestyle Italian brand is moving forward with times yet not forgetting about its existing legacy.
where the mountain meets the sea
This bespoke hillside residence features modern design elements, natural touches, and panoramic ocean views.
tailored for the curious explorer
The new Alma House at the New Bahru enclave reflects the collaborative spirit of a school environment.
tranquil sanctuary
The recently launched Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto, designed by Kengo Kuma, fuses traditional Japanese architecture with modern elegance.