TAI KWUN, Hong Kong, 2023, 1:50
Make Models was commissioned to produce an all-timber sectional model of the historic Central Magistracy for Tai Kwun Art Gallery in Hong Kong. Reflecting the storied colonial precinct in which the gallery resides, this model was meticulously crafted in Sydney before being safely transported overseas to Hong Kong for exhibition. Split into two halves, it provides a unique vantage point, allowing viewers to peer into the building’s interior and explore its historical layers crafted in solid beechwood timber. By highlighting the evolving colonial architecture within these sections, the model invites visitors to delve deeper into the origins and heritage of the space. Its prominent scale (1:50) and detailed craftsmanship help connect past to present, celebrating both the building’s historical significance and its modern cultural context.
Images #5 and #9 supplied by Tai Kwun