K11 MUSEA, Hong Kong’s museum-retail complex

Ten years in the making, K11 MUSEA at Victoria Dockside has finally opened its doors. Spanning 10-storeys and 1.2 million square feet, this new cultural-retail destination brings together retail, art, culture, food and entertainment all under one roof.

“Designed with content-driven global millennials in mind, K11 MUSEA will greet visitors with its rotating world-class art collection. The project was created by, among others, Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF), which was also behind the transformation of New York’s Hudson Yards. Its facade will feature one of the world’s largest living walls, boasting a total surface area of over 50,000 square feet of greenery inclusive of the interior and exterior. Meanwhile, an outdoor amphitheatre space and a large 25-foot-tall LED screen will be in place for a slew of cultural happenings,” explained the developer company, New World Development and its partner, K11 Group. "K11 MUSEA will be Hong Kong and Asia’s new cultural destination, where global millennials can come together and discover their muse". 

Along with gastronomy, the shopping and lifestyle destination will house a range of luxury shops, including beauty brands and more from the fashion world.

K11 MUSEA offers an array of art and cultural events sitting alongside the usual shops and restaurants. Boasting a rotating collection of world-class art, one of the world’s largest living walls, a one-of-a-kind outdoor amphitheatre space, and a 2,000 square-foot Sunken Plaza there’s a lot to be excited about.

Inside its walls, K11 MUSEA also boasts over 40 world-class contemporary art pieces, featuring works by Hong Kong artist Samson Young (presented with a mini golf-inspired art installation below), Carol Bove, Paola Pivi (known for her neon-hued polar bear sculptures), street artists Bao Ho, Katol of collective Startfromzero and Ron English. Those keen on new media and video art will want to head to the Gold Ball exhibition space — what looks to be a massive disco ball in the shopping mall atrium — located on the second floor.

You’ll also find artistic touches as the ‘Opera Theatre’, the theatrical central atrium that features a 7-metre-high skylight. Tinged with warm lighting and brass touches, the space feels more like Aladdin’s cave of wonders than a shopping complex.

Outside, a new family-friendly playground is possibly the most breathtaking one we’ve seen — a 9-metre peacock climbing frame and tubular slide. Also featured is the Legoland Discover Centre, with a multi-storey Donut Playhouse filled with family-friendly edutainment and shops. There’s also an oval lawn for outdoor cinema screenings and special events, as well as an alfresco dining destination.

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