cocoon architecture ltd.

About cocoon architecture ltd.

cocoon architecture is a progressive architectural practice based in Hong Kong. Like cocoon incubates to become butterfly, the firm aims to incubate the client’s ideas and delivers them into an architecture that fits. The practice works on residential, cultural and commercial projects, providing full professional consultancy services in architecture, master planning and interior design services. The design team has won numerous international awards including: Winner of the Young Architects’ Award; 40 Under 40 Award; “Perspective Award”, Design for Asia Award, Architects Regional Council Asia Prize, etc. The projects had been exhibited in ''La Biennale di Venezia'' in Italy,Hong Kong, Asia and other places worldwide. The cofounder of the firm, Chiu Hang Mei Mary Grace & Yung Chung Kwong, has been the Assistant Professor in the University of Hong Kong and City University of Hong Kong teaching architectural design studio. They have also been actively involving in academic and community activities and has been invited as juror, interviewer, speaker, guest critics and registration committee for various professional institutes and government authorities.

Winner of 3 A' Design Awards.
Specialized in Interior Design.
Original Design.
Creative, Diligent and Innovative.

Interview with cocoon architecture ltd.

Could you please tell us more about your art and design background? What made you become an artist/designer? Have you always wanted to be a designer?

We were local Hong Kong trained architects. My partner’s aesthetic perfection drives us from architects to designers.

Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?

c o c o o n a r c h i t e c t u r e is a progressive architectural practice based in Hong Kong. Like cocoon incubates to become butterfly, the firm aims to incubate the client's ideas and delivers them into an architecture that fits. The practice works on residential, cultural and commercial projects, providing full professional consultancy services in architecture, master planning and interior design services. The design team has won numerous international awards including: Winner of the Young Architects, Award; 40 Under 40 Award; Perspective Award, etc. The projects had been exhibited at Hong Kong Art Center, DeTour and others places in Hong Kong and China.

What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?

a mansion by the sea with a wavy form and framed windows for seaview

How would you describe your design style? What made you explore more this style and what are the main characteristics of your style? What's your approach to design?

Hemingway's minimalism that no single element can be added or reduced

Where do you live? Do you feel the cultural heritage of your country affects your designs? What are the pros and cons during designing as a result of living in your country?

Hong Kong, a seemingly rootless colonized city, yet chaotic and robust that allow multiculturalism and freedom

What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?

talk to the designers and choose one that you can communicate with

Can you talk a little about your design process?

we start with early draft and refine and refine until satisfaction

What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?

an egg white Muji kettle with a perfect integration with the charging base original Dyson fan with circular (circular only) air multiplier. A white cat with a hair like patch on the fore head

What was your most important job experience?

as a resident architect on site equipped me with practical knowledge on construction

Who are some of your clients?

Our clients find us when they are disappointed by other architects

What are your future plans? What is next for you?

We would like to focus more on fabrication to match design intent

Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?

we are design duo. I create drafts for my partner’s comments and refine. we step up until certain height met

Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?

a mansion by the sea with a wavy form and framed windows for seaview