A golden cube houses % Arabica Hong Kong’s newest store
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Dutch architecture studio OMA has installed a golden cube housing a cafe outside K11 Musea mall in Hong Kong.
The “Kube” kiosk, housing artisan coffee brewer % Arabica Hong Kong’s newest outlet, also features black marble furniture and is designed to resemble a traditional dai pai dong food stall.
“The Kube is a multifunction installation to connect people visiting K11 Musea and passersby who share a moment to be fully present to experience the city, and possibilities of encounters,” OMA managing partner David Gianotten said.
The kiosk is coated in an anodized aluminum cladding that appears to change hue in different light conditions.
“What David Gianotten and Rem Koolhaas’ Kube adds to K11 Musea is … more than an iconic OMA feature,” said K11 Group founder Adrian Cheng, “but a symbolic space that explores Hong Kong’s waterfront culture, coffee culture and a new way to become part of a larger community.”
OMA is hoping the installation will be used for public events and performances.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary function of the golden cube installation?
What is the primary function of the golden cube installation?
The Kube primarily houses % Arabica Hong Kong's newest cafe outlet. It also serves as a multifunction installation designed to connect people visiting K11 Musea and passersby, offering a space for shared experiences and encounters within the city.
Q.Which specific design elements were incorporated into the Kube's interior and exterior?
Which specific design elements were incorporated into the Kube's interior and exterior?
The Kube features black marble furniture inside and is coated externally with anodized aluminium cladding, which changes hue depending on the light. The overall design is intended to resemble a traditional dai pai dong food stall.
Q.Who designed this golden cube installation for % Arabica Hong Kong?
Who designed this golden cube installation for % Arabica Hong Kong?
The golden cube, known as The Kube, was designed and installed by the Dutch architecture studio OMA. OMA managing partner David Gianotten and K11 Group founder Adrian Cheng both commented on its design and purpose.
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