CityMapperA Multisensory Dialogue to Experience Traditional Hong Kong by the Iconic Tram Ride
CityMapper: A Multisensory Dialogue to Experience Traditional Hong Kong through the Iconic Tram Ride is one of the highlights of the two-week BODW in the city's event. This event provides a multisensory experience aboard a classic tram that travels along the historical route of Hong Kong Island. Participants will enjoy re-created traditional furniture and decorations from the region, creating an immersive experience that captures the essence of the past.
The CityMapper tram's interior design creates a nostalgic experience by blending traditional Chinese influences with modern elements.
The design connects passengers with Hong Kong's rich history as they travel through the city.
The lower deck focuses on the herbal tea experience, allowing passengers to enjoy Magnolia-crafted beverages in a thoughtfully designed space.
Chinese Medicine Cabinet The lower level mimics a herbal tea shop with drawers inspired by the traditional Chinese Medicine Cabinet. Passengers can experience various herbs stored in the drawers, serving as a functional coffee table with stylish handles.
The inspirations Chinese Medicine Cabinet A traditional wooden cabinet with numerous compartments for medicinal herbs, linked to the legendary doctor Hua Tuo and his gratitude towards a carpenter. Ming Dynasty Style Furniture Recognized for its simple elegance and natural wood textures, sometimes incorporating metal or jade.
The upper deck light-filtering transom window grills, inspired by Tong Lau buildings, reflect Hong Kong's architectural fusion. They provide a refined atmosphere for savoring Palace Puerh tea while listening to stories about the Fire Dragon Dance, highlighting cultural narratives.
Tea Seat The upper level embodies the "Upstairs Seating" theme, featuring Ming-style furniture details. The Tea Seat integrated the elegant lines into the armrests. This design blends functionality with aesthetic appeal.
Colored Glass Windows The colorful glass windows use transparent stickers. In sunlight, they create vibrant colors and shadows, while at night, they offer a different ambiance. The blinds add interesting light and shadow patterns.
Transom Window Grilles The two green transom window grilles are inspired by windows from 75 Un Chau Street and 60 Hollywood Road, bringing old Hong Kong into the tram. We also designed red grilles with a logo pattern, blending modern and nostalgic elements.
During the CityMapper journey, passengers expressed interest in the transom windows of tenement buildings. These historical windows were used for ventilation and featured decorative wrought iron patterns. Although rare in modern architecture, they have been reintroduced in the tram design, allowing more people to appreciate their history.
