Ribbon House Pavilion

Ribbon House Pavilion

Ribbon House Pavilion is an innovative architectural installation that served as a preview celebration for the Hong Kong Palace Museum, demonstrating a masterful reinterpretation of traditional Chinese architectural elements through contemporary design language. This remarkable 8x8x4-meter pavilion, recognized with a Silver A' Design Award in Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design category, employs ribbon as its primary material to create a semi-transparent, immersive environment that abstractly references the majestic Hall of Supreme Harmony from the Forbidden City. The pavilion's sophisticated design incorporates a modular system comprising ten distinct panel types, enabling flexible dismantling and reinstallation for future events. Its tri-layer ribbon construction achieves a delicate balance between transparency and privacy, while the strategic arrangement of ribbons creates an abstract interpretation of traditional architectural elements including roof ornaments, caissons, and the iconic red walls of Chinese palatial architecture. The structure's innovative approach transforms classical architectural motifs into contemporary expressions, with dangling ribbons evoking golden pillars and wall treatments offering a softer rendition of traditional palace architecture. The pavilion's interior space was thoughtfully designed to accommodate various cultural activities, including dance performances, relic conservation demonstrations, and multimedia presentations, while its open plan configuration provided versatile programming opportunities. The design successfully creates an atmosphere that bridges historical architectural heritage with contemporary spatial experience, demonstrating excellence in both conceptual innovation and practical functionality.

architectural installation, cultural heritage interpretation, modular design, exhibition space, contemporary Chinese architecture, spatial innovation

— Adam Dawson