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The Canopy is a Soaring Hong Kong Skyscraper Enveloped in Towering Gardens

06/03/2012
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  • The Canopy Tower in Hong Kong by Boutique Design
    The Canopy is a soaring <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/residential-tower/">residential tower</a> in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong">Hong Kong</a> in which each of the 54 luxurious duplexes are surrounded by a large private garden. <a href="http://www.boutique-design.com/">Boutique Design</a> created The Canopy in order to blur the boundary between the modern interior spaces and the dramatic natural landscapes that surround the bustling metropolis.
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  • The Canopy Tower in Hong Kong by Boutique Design
    Each apartment has the feel of a modern-day treehouse.
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  • The Canopy Tower in Hong Kong by Boutique Design
    Each apartment comes complete with creature comforts and luxury items.
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  • The Canopy Tower in Hong Kong by Boutique Design
    The apartments open out onto private 525 square foot garden balconies.
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  • The Canopy Tower in Hong Kong by Boutique Design
    The designers built standardized units to minimize the construction costs.
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  • The Canopy Tower in Hong Kong by Boutique Design
    This helps ensure that the tower can be replicated easily.
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  • The Canopy Tower in Hong Kong by Boutique Design
    Each apartment is surrounded by what Boutique Design call a "green envelope".
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  • The Canopy Tower in Hong Kong by Boutique Design
    The towers remain original and integrate within their surroundings.
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  • The Canopy Tower in Hong Kong by Boutique Design
    Through their work the studio is exploring possibilities of renovation in Hong Kong.
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  • The Canopy Tower in Hong Kong by Boutique Design
    Boutique Design aim "to offer a different vision for the future development of Hong Kong, more green and opened to the outside, respectful and aware of its environment."
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The Canopy Tower in Hong Kong by Boutique Design

The Canopy is a soaring residential tower in Hong Kong in which each of the 54 luxurious duplexes are surrounded by a large private garden. Boutique Design created The Canopy in order to blur the boundary between the modern interior spaces and the dramatic natural landscapes that surround the bustling metropolis.

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