Aluminum Chair, Hong Kong - Designer Series
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Pre-production model shown in Grey Aluminium.
The Atlas Obscured Collection Aluminum Chair consists of four layers of laser-cut maps. The aluminum frames and layers are meticulously heated and hand bent over steel forms to achieve a consistent geometry. The chair is then powder-coated and reinforced with machined stainless-steel brackets.
Material: Aluminum
Dimensions: 25¼in L x 18in W x 36¾in H
Weight: 18.5lbs
Map Scale: 1in = 500ft
Designer Series objects are made with pre-selected map layers, which significantly reduces the length of time to produce your fine art object. Most Designer Series aluminum chairs will require between 4.5 - 6 months to produce from the time you place your order to the time it is delivered.
Made From Four Layers of Historical Maps
OCCUPYING OVER 180 YEARS OF HONG KONG HISTORY
Top Layer
2023
Hong Kong is a global financial hub, navigating economic shifts and geopolitical changes.
Government policies focus on maintaining international financial leadership while integrating with China’s Greater Bay Area. Urban expansion projects, including the Northern Metropolis, reshape the city’s landscape. Political and regulatory changes alter civic life, affecting media, academia, and social freedoms. Despite challenges, Hong Kong’s cultural vibrancy persists through its arts scene, festivals, and international business presence. Economic competition from mainland cities intensifies, but Hong Kong retains its strategic importance.
The balance between its colonial past and modern Chinese governance continues to evolve.
Second Layer
1957
Hong Kong rapidly industrializes as the colonial government reforms infrastructure and public services, shifting from a trade hub to an industrial center—the first of the Four Asian Tigers to do so.
Factories producing textiles, electronics, and plastics drive economic growth, attracting investment and labor. Waves of refugees from mainland China fuel population growth, prompting large-scale housing and infrastructure projects. The government expands public health, education, and transportation to support urbanization.
Despite Cold War tensions, Hong Kong remains politically stable and economically resilient, accelerating its rise as a major East Asian economic force and setting the stage for future global influence.
Third Layer
1911
The establishment of the University of Hong Kong signals a push toward Western-style education and professional development.
Hong Kong remains a crucial trading port under British rule, acting as a gateway between China and global markets. The city’s economy thrives on commerce, shipping, and finance, attracting a growing population. Meanwhile, China experiences political upheaval as the Qing Dynasty collapses and the Republic of China emerges. Though politically stable, Hong Kong feels the indirect impact of regional instability.
The city’s role as an intellectual and commercial center continues expanding, strengthening its influence in the region.
Bottom Layer
1842
The Treaty of Nanjing forces China to cede Hong Kong Island to Britain, marking the start of colonial rule.
A small fishing village and trading outpost, Hong Kong’s deep natural harbor makes it strategically valuable for British maritime trade. The British establish a colonial administration, introducing Western legal and governance systems. Merchants, laborers, and traders, mainly from southern China, begin shaping the city’s economy. Opium trade plays a major role in early commerce, linking Hong Kong to broader regional markets.
The transition from a remote settlement to a vital trading hub begins, setting the stage for rapid growth.
MAP LOCATION
1. Mount Cameron
2. Hong Kong Park
3. Hong Kong Observation Wheel
4. Hong Kong Convention Center
5. Victoria Harbour
6. Avenue of the Stars
7. Kowloon Park
8. Mong Kok
9. Beacon Hill
