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Abstract Anim Waterfront Walks

Hong Kong's New Waterfront Walk Is Filled With Interactive Objects

— July 26, 2021 — Art & Design
The new waterfront walk located in Wan Chai, Hong Kong is designed to attract the strolling pedestrians through a series of interactive objects. The project is entitled 'Zoo Along the Waterfront' and was curated by the Hong Kong Arts Center and commissioned by the Harbourfront Commission in order to bring to life to scenic Victoria Harbour.

The design features a series of mundane structures. Rather than creating large geometric structures and objects, the architects chose to use pragmatic shapes which are designed to challenge the viewer's notion of art displays. The waterfront walk consists of five wooden objects that were inspired by five different animals: a fox, giraffe, monkey, elephant, and cat. The strolling pedestrians are invited to interact with the objects in whatever capacity they desire, whether that be through touch, looking, relaxing, or discussing.

Image Credit: https://www.nappstudio.com/project/zoo-along-the-waterfront/
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Public Spaces - The trend of transforming public spaces into interactive experiences that invite engagement and playfulness presents opportunities for architects and urban planners to create innovative and memorable environments.
2. Pragmatic Art - Art installations that use practical shapes and everyday objects as their canvas present an opportunity to challenge traditional notions of art.
3. Animal-inspired Design - The trend of using animal-inspired structures and designs in architecture and product design create opportunities for creating unique and playful experiences that invoke curiosity and wonder.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Urban Planning - Architects and urban planners can leverage the trend of interactive public spaces to create engaging and memorable environments that resonate with people.
2. Art and Design - Artists and designers can disrupt traditional art displays by utilizing pragmatic shapes and everyday objects as their canvas.
3. Product Design - Product designers can use animal-inspired structures and designs to create unique and playful experiences that invoke curiosity and wonder in consumers.
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