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Chairs For Sitting On Stairs

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ARTA Architects has designed the Tai Kwun Chairs for The Hong Kong Jockey Club, allowing a more comfortable and modular seating solution for these stairs. The chairs complement the distinctive design languages of the Tai Kwun arts and cultural centre’s ancient and contemporary architecture. Each chair’s elegant curving form is ergonomically designed for comfort and […]
6th Dec 2024

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