Sham shui po reservoir installation



2022 - 2023
Client: Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC)
Company: Orient Occident Atelier (OOA)
Location: Sham Shui po, Hong Kong

The long forgotten Sham Shui Po water reservoir built in 1904 was recently rediscovered in 2020. The grade 1 historical structure features rare romanesque architecture, becoming one of Hong Kong’s most famous heritage sites.

Partnering with Hong Kong Design Centre as part of their citywide creative business and community activation programme (BODW CityProg), OOA was commissioned to showcase their virtual reality rendering of the reservoir. Educating through design innovation, we wanted to create an interactive installation that would allow the viewers to immerse themselves into the reservoir, exploring the reservoir through virtual reality, 3D rendered and physical models.


Concept


Ideating with the OOA director, we wanted to create a multi faceted installation, drawing inspiration from the preserved architectural structure of the ex water reservoir.  Conceptualising on how to best present the virtual reality experience, whilst creating  an installation that was conceptually and visually inspiring.
initial design sketch 1 
initial design sketch 2
final design sketch

Construction


After designing and 3D modelling the final design on Rhino, we created construction plans for the supplier.
final design sketch with dimensions
construction drawings


Rendering


final design render
ex sham shui po reservoir 3D rendering (vr experience) 


Final Installation


As part of the community outreach programme, the final interactive installation was featured in two locations.  


Community Outreach


Hosting a range of interactive & creative workshops with local schools and communities. Hosting a broadcasted interview with scholars on the historical and cultural impact of the discovery of the Ex Sham Shui Po Reservoir.


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I am an art director and interior architect from Hong Kong, based in London. Through a multi-disciplinary approach, I holistically integrate analogue and digital exploration to disrupt and challenge preconceived notions. My work is concept-driven, navigating the intersectionality between architecture, experiential design, and visual communication to curate a multi-sensory platform that delves into the intangible realm of the third space.

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