Alexander Wong: Archiphantasy

(Hardback)

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In this highly-anticipated monograph, Alexander Wong presents a selection of incisive essays on contemporary architecture and design concepts, along with a wide range of magnificently photographed works, including dynamic retail spaces, glamorous and unique residential interiors, futuristic cinema design, office spaces of the future, and so much more. Each project highlights how Wong combines the best of what Asia-Pacific has to offer in superior design with an abstract aesthetic, yet high attention to detail. AUTHOR: Alexander Wong Architects is an award-winning, avant-garde architectural firm originating from Hong Kong. This dynamic multi-disciplinary powerhouse creates fresh, innovative, cutting-edge designs for architecture, interiors, urban planning, branding, and real estate development. SELLING POINTS: . Vividly presents a strong selection of innovative cinema designs, such as the world's first 'sci-fi' cinema and other spaces developed as an homage to modern art, Amazon rainforests, award-winning films, or other fantastical inspirations . Lavishly features the glamorous residential interior designs of high-end luxury homes, including penthouses, apartments, and houses . Showcases creative and dynamic designs for a range of interiors, including hotels, exhibition pavilions, department stores, supermarkets, and uniquely framed spaces, such as a toy shop set in a gothic cathedral . Brings to light Wong's inventiveness and originality with several essays documenting his unique perspectives on design, architects, architectural styles, and commerce

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'An iridescent feast for the eyes, Alexander Wong Architects' first monograph lives up to its hybrid name...Archiphantasy offers a futuristic vision for making.' Sarah Jilani, Aesthetica magazine
"Welcome to the world of ultra-glamorous architecture as featured in new coffee table book Archiphantasy (The Images Publishing Group), penned by prolific architect Alexander Wong. The weighty, lavish tome showcases more than 30 cinemas, private homes, shops and hotels that have been designed by his visionary Hong-Kong-based firm Alexander Wong Architects." - Sarah Holt, Daily Mail

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Alexander Wong Architects is an award-winning, avant-garde architectural firm originating from Hong Kong. This dynamic multi-disciplinary powerhouse creates fresh, innovative, cutting-edge designs for architecture, interiors, urban planning, branding, and real estate development.