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The Scents and the Soil, The Oval Partnership Ltd. | International Design Awards Winners
The Scents and the Soil, The Oval Partnership Ltd. | International Design Awards Winners
The Scents and the Soil, The Oval Partnership Ltd. | International Design Awards Winners
The Scents and the Soil, The Oval Partnership Ltd. | International Design Awards Winners
The Scents and the Soil, The Oval Partnership Ltd. | International Design Awards Winners
The Scents and the Soil, The Oval Partnership Ltd. | International Design Awards Winners
The Scents and the Soil, The Oval Partnership Ltd. | International Design Awards Winners
The Scents and the Soil, The Oval Partnership Ltd. | International Design Awards Winners
The Scents and the Soil, The Oval Partnership Ltd. | International Design Awards Winners
The Scents and the Soil, The Oval Partnership Ltd. | International Design Awards Winners
The Scents and the Soil, The Oval Partnership Ltd. | International Design Awards Winners

The Scents and the Soil

CompanyThe Oval Partnership Ltd.
Lead DesignersThe Oval Partnership Ltd. and HK Timberbank
Design TeamChris Law, Patrick Bruce, Ricci Wong, Justin Lau, Thomas Wei
Project LocationHong Kong
ClientHang Lung Properties
CreditsHDP Photography and HK Timberbank
Prize(s)Silver in Eco / Green Design / Products for Urban Sustainability
Project LinkView
Entry Description

Co-designed by the Oval Partnership and HK Timberbank, this art piece is made from salvaged wood of a 400-year-old camphor tree in Hong Kong. Upcycled, it exudes a calming fragrance and showcases the tree's annual rings, subtly blending sustainability with storytelling. The sculptural form was created using 3D scanning and hand-milled, asymmetrical designs that highlight heartwood patterns, evoking the flow of a lady's dancing hemline.This process minimises wood waste and lowers carbon emissions, making the piece beautiful and eco-friendly while conserving resources and reducing deforestation