HKDI Gallery Presents

One of the most internationally sought-after designer duos of the decade, Ronan and Erwan BOUROULLEC have been lauded by prestigious accolades in the industry. Known for their minimalistic artistry, experimental yet practical inventions, the pair has gained global recognition as Designer of the Year from many prestigious design organisations, with recent ones including the Wallpaper* Design Award (2016), Panerai London Design Medal (2014), Architektur & Wohnen (2013), and Maison & Objet (2011).

An exhibition of the Vitra Design Museum in cooperation with Les Champs Libres in Rennes, “Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec – Urban Daydreaming” is a wide-ranging study of possible urban development solutions for cities that are imagined for very different urban settings, featuring a collection of research models and animations conceived by the pair. Marking the first time the brothers have worked on an urban development project, the exhibition explores possible environmental solutions through detailed case studies that reimagine the relationship between buildings, quality of pavements, positioning of fountains, and planting of a jungle. 14 proposals were selected for the Hong Kong exhibition, each of which explores different ways to incorporate nature into urban spaces.