The sculptural design aims to preserve diminishing craftsmanship of traditional bird cage making with a contemporary improvisation. It resemble the collective memory of aged people for relieving Alzheimer's Disease. The design brings a bold propaganda of attention to the cultural heritage as well as awareness to elderly through the seamless assimilation between modern technology and traditional craftsmanship. This retrofit resin 3D printed birdcage aims to relieve Alzheimer's Disease progression via triggering social mingling and story telling by elderly in aged homes.
The Budding Architect, Adrian LO, was received his training in the field of product design in UK, followed by a Bachelor and Master degree in Architecture at the University of Hong Kong. He was nominated by the Architecture Department to be one of the two first exchange student in MIT, US. Loving design, Adrian enjoys taking part in architecture related events, institutional activities, and open design competitions. He was honored with nearly 20 regional and international design awards in recent years. LICC, Revit Cup and IDA are just a few. His voluntary involvement includes Architecture Walk, Young Member Committee, Media Resources & Publication Committee (HKIA) and Architecture Tram Tour (HKAC) etc. Adrian loves reading architecture through traveling and rethinking architect via bold assumptions. Through constant observations and learning, he appreciates very much the importance of green & sustainability in architecture and public spaces design. These concepts have been reflected in most of his major works.
DesignInspire, an international exhibition about creativity, partners with the Business of Design Week (BODW) to stage an exchange and inspiring platform for global creative elites, design brands, design associations and institutes to showcase their creativities. An array of interactive installations, novel ideas, design products and projects will be featured.