By Ar. Vinita Wagh
Photography: Ng Siu Fung; courtesy the designer
Read Time: 2 mins
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| K11 MUSEA Donut Playhouse (inset) Founder-Designer, Panorama Design Group - Horace Pan |
Conceived by Panorama Design Group in central Hong Kong, the K11 MUSEA is a kids’ shopping arcade cum playhouse – the very first of its kind.
The K11 MUSEA Donut Playhouse is a study in psychology, weaving a distinct narrative and culling out an exclusive spatial experience as it binds together colour and emotion.
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| Locker Room & Lift Lobby |
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| Concierge |
With an aim to create an arcade that transcends reality, the firm designs the edu-shopping centre to spark imagination and playfulness. Covering an area of 2000 sq. m., the three-storied structure creates a surprising first impression as it steps into the basement that comes alive with abstract forms and unmistakable colour.
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| Plan |
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| Sketch |
The design follows an open plan, with three demarcated zones – the ‘body’, the ‘mind’ and the ‘soul’, each evoking a visceral reaction that encourages a unique action. The simplistic viewpoint of a child informs their creation. Manipulating the basic elements of a point, line and plane, the zones take on a minimal, organic character to allow exploration while enhancing physical, mental and spiritual growth.
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| Play Zone |
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| Family Cafe |
The ‘body’ suggests the active and energetic zone, comprising of a play area and a family café. Bathed in bright yellow, it stimulates joy and vigour, enhancing muscle coordination and development in children.
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| Mind Zone & Entrance |
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| Mind Zone |
The ‘mind’ represents focus and restfulness – a learning hub that accommodates workshops and lessons. The green landscape resonates with memory building, while the flexible furniture enables varied activities and draws interest.
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| Classroom |
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| Soul Zone |
The ‘soul’ zone prompts creativity and expression, taking the form of a mirror-finished tree that acts as a display device. A digital ring displays the artwork created by the children, indulging them through multimedia content.
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| Way-finding - boys and girls washrooms |
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| Washrooms |
Public facilities like the concierge, washrooms, seating and directory cater to both adult and child ergonomics. The ground and the basement also connect with slides! The playhouse is a user-friendly, fun experience that builds closer human bonds, manifesting a child’s exciting, innocent imagination.
Fact File:
Project name：K11 MUSEA Donut Playhouse
Client: New World Development Company Limited
Interior design：Panorama Design Group
Design Director：Horace Pan
Design Team: Wendy Lam, Rachel Wong, Katy Lau
Area: 2000 sq. m.
Location: Hong Kong
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