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Cuddle Bubble

Cuddle Bubble
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CUDDLE BUBBLE

AaaM Architects

ARCHITECTS
AaaM Architects

DESIGN TEAM
Shuyan Chan, Bob Pang, Kevin Siu, Sherman Sun

CLIENT
PMQ Management Company Limited

MANUFACTURERS
Hattrick Creative Limited

PHOTOGRAPHS
AaaM Architects, PMQ Management Company Limited

AREA
500.0 m2

PROJECT YEAR
2018

LOCATION
Central, Hong Kong

CATEGORY
Installation

Cuddle Bubble
© AaaM Architects, PMQ Management Company Limited
Cuddle Bubble
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Text description provided by architect.

Inspired by the toy “spinning bubble”, we are turning PMQ’s Courtyard into a bubble paradise, where colourful bubbles fill the place and spread happiness to everyone.

Cuddle Bubble
© AaaM Architects, PMQ Management Company Limited
Cuddle Bubble
© AaaM Architects, PMQ Management Company Limited

The bubbles are visually pleasing, with a sense of lightness and refreshing coolness.

The design is minimalist without being plain, which injects creative aesthetics and poetic elements into the public space. 24 flimsy, flap-like “clouds” float over the Courtyard and flutter in the wind - what a refreshing sight!

Cuddle Bubble
© AaaM Architects, PMQ Management Company Limited
Cuddle Bubble
© AaaM Architects, PMQ Management Company Limited

Over 60 bubble installations are placed on the ground, half of them sway and dance in a “self-satisfied” manner, automatically rolling out a pleasant rhythm; the other half welcome the public to reach out and spin, so that the bubbles will slowly bloom and turn into a dreamlike illusionary “soap bubbles” or other soaps.

The beauty of the bubbles is very different during the day and at night.

Cuddle Bubble
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Cuddle Bubble
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The night lights and the bubbles are intertwined to reflect a mysterious charm.

Whether you are an adult or a child, let’s spin together and witness the beauty and happiness generated.

Cuddle Bubble
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Cuddle Bubble
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Mr. Shuyan Chan, AaaM’s Co-founder/Director shares with us that “design needs to respond effectively to the nitty-gritty of life and the surrounding environment, in order to bring a good sense and experience.

The floating and pulsating bubbles can always give people a sense of healing, thereby alleviating tension and stress.

Cuddle Bubble
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Cuddle Bubble
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This interactive installation hopes to bring the time and space for fast-paced Hongkongers to ‘take a break’ amidst the often suffocating environment.


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