AWARD YEAR
2017
CATEGORY
Play & Learning
GOALS
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
KEYWORDS
staircase, bookshop, exhibition space
COUNTRY
Hong Kong SAR
DESIGNED BY
ONE PLUS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
WEBSITE
http://www.onepluspartnership.com/
MEZZI MASTER BOOKSHOP & EXHIBITION
Mezzi Master is a 4-storey staircase themed cultural centre with a bookshop and exhibition space.
Mezzi Master is a 4-storey cultural centre with a book shop and exhibition space. The theme, “staircase”, is a metaphor for the acquisition of knowledge through reading.
The iconic enormous dark red sculptural staircase serves as a product display platform and seating for readers, encouraging readers to walk to other levels. The staircase itself is an art piece, the lower end of each step goes slightly inwards to create a richer and dynamic vibe. Custom-made bookshelves are vertical version of stairs to match with the theme.
In the exhibition area, white prism-shaped stands are specially designed to match with the theme. They can be arranged in 4 ways for different types of exhibition. They can also be used to divide the exhibition space into sections. As they do not entirely block one exhibition area from another, the space is less confined and encourages visitors to move among exhibitions.