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Central Yards unveils Moureaux's color tunnel and AL_A coffee kiosk in Hong Kong

architecture-design · 2026-06-18

As Central Yards prepares for its phase one debut in 2027, Henderson Land Group has opened a temporary pedestrian walkway on Hong Kong's Central Harbourfront, featuring two unique installations. French artist and architect Emmanuelle Moureaux designed '100 colors no.54 'FLOW', an immersive tunnel adorned with around 4,000 handcrafted numeral cut-outs in a spectrum of 100 colors, suspended above escalators near IFC Mall. The numerals depict a timeline from 2027 to 2032, reflecting the expected launch of Central Yards' phases one and two, with the name 'Central Yards' integrated into the design. Additionally, a community coffee kiosk, created by London-based studio AL_A, local artist Hayley Lee, and Little Cove Espresso, showcases a sweeping canopy and a polished stainless-steel counter, with profits benefiting Save the Children. This passageway links IFC Mall and the Central Ferry Piers, previewing the project's vision of 'The Bridge,' which aims to connect commerce, culture, lifestyle, and community.

Key facts

  • Central Yards is a 1.6-million-square-foot 'groundscraper' development by Henderson Land Group on Hong Kong's Central Harbourfront.
  • Phase one opening is scheduled for 2027.
  • Emmanuelle Moureaux created '100 colors no.54 'FLOW' with approximately 4,000 hand-crafted numeral cut-outs in 100 shades.
  • The numerals are arranged along a timeline from 2027 to 2032.
  • AL_A, led by Amanda Levete, collaborated with Hayley Lee and Little Cove Espresso on a coffee kiosk.
  • All net profits from the coffee kiosk go to Save the Children.
  • The activations are located on a pedestrian passageway connecting IFC Mall and Central Ferry Piers.
  • The project's vision is called 'The Bridge', linking commerce, culture, lifestyle, and community.

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Central Yards
  • Henderson Land Group
  • AL_A
  • Little Cove Espresso
  • Save the Children
  • IFC Mall
  • Central Ferry Piers
  • designboom

Locations

  • Hong Kong
  • Central Harbourfront

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