cocoon architecture ltd.
HONG KONG (CHINA)
Meet cocoon architecture ltd. - a powerhouse of good design, creativity and innovation based in Hong Kong (China). cocoon architecture ltd.'s design journey has been nothing short of spectacular, marked by a tireless pursuit of excellence. This dedication is clearly mirrored in cocoon architecture ltd.'s impressive haul of 3 A' Design Awards that we showcase here. Spanning across categories such as Architecture and Interior, cocoon architecture ltd.'s work stands as a living testament to a steadfast commitment to design excellence, serving as a beacon of inspiration for designers globally. With each project, cocoon architecture ltd. masterfully blends form and function, crafting designs that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and timeless. This approach underscores cocoon architecture ltd.'s celebration of creativity and an unyielding quest for innovation.
View Profile Consult Now Hire NowRow houses are common in Phnom Penh. They are individual in nature, but together become a mega complex, which you can hardly distinguish one house from another. The site is an unfinished project with only structural skeleton completed. The existing structure of traditional row houses is kept while the intervention focuses on the 1.5m façade zone- a literal “facelift”. Staggered balconies are inserted at different levels of individual row houses, forming buffer zones in-between them. The solid and void encourages the play of light and shadow, in and out of activities.
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How to keep the identity of a co-working space with any given site of different sizes and configurations? On the one hand, every location is a white space, giving an identity in appearance. On the other hand, the mission of the co-working space is to create an inclusive community. Members can leverage the community intelligence through offline events at the Common Space. By carefully shaping the Common Space, different characters are formed at different sites. The Large, Medium, and Small sites are chosen to illustrate each unique treatment. The 3 sites together form a trio of spaces.
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Hong Kong is a Vertical City. Kindergarten in podium of a tower building is common. Kids study in boxes called classrooms. Decoration is colorful, sometimes too colorful. The teaching philosophy of the kindergarten is Reggio. The two main concepts are kids as active constructor of knowledge and encourage them to be part of a big community.
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