The weird and recycled world of Hong Kong's coolest design show (photos)
The former Police Married Quarters, located a few blocks from Hong Kong's bustling financial district, once served as dormitories for police personnel. But the two buildings have been left empty for years, and they now sit behind closed gates with nary a visitor -- except during the next two weeks, when thousands will visit to see the design exhibition Detour 2011. Green-themed art installations and workshops populate the rooms on the first two floors, while the large courtyard sandwiched between the buildings offers plenty of space for sculptures and music performances.
In this photo, straws, plastic bottles and lights create a fiberoptic effect in one of the rooms.
This post was originally published on Smartplanet.comEmpty film cartridges (remember those?) fill the frames of these abstract portraits
This post was originally published on Smartplanet.comDiscarded wood pieces fashioned into interconnecting building material wind up a staircase behind rows of mailboxes
This post was originally published on Smartplanet.comSeveral sculptures made of wood chips and yarn stand in the courtyard of the former police dormitory
This post was originally published on Smartplanet.comThe stage for concerts, digital presentations and discussion forums is a kitschy imitation of an old Cantonese opera stage
This post was originally published on Smartplanet.comIf you thought an old laptop couldn't be used as a planter, think again
This post was originally published on Smartplanet.comA few mannequins in an abandoned room and some swirly paper make an eerie fashion statement (especially if you go in the evening)
This post was originally published on Smartplanet.comVisitors can walk through a glowing sculpture constructed out of plastic bottles
This post was originally published on Smartplanet.comU.K. designer Anna Garforth created "The Atomic Nature of Matter" with cardboard cubes
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