Experiential Design for a Changing World is the first major monograph
for this multidisciplinary design practice, WOW. The title alludes to
two key aspects of their practice: first, the focus on multi-sensory
experiences; and second, the complexity and dynamism of working in a
rapidly developing region. These themes are explored through in-depth
presentation of twelve completed projects, including six private homes
and six hotels. In addition to rich photography, drawings, and
in-progress sketches, the book will offer behind-the-scenes peeks into
the construction of the projects in various stages. Also featured is an
in-depth interview with the two founding partners of the WOW, Maria
Warner Wong and Wong Chiu Man, as well as essays by several prominent
architects, interior designers and engineers. Wong and Man discuss the
challenges and opportunities of working in a diverse and highly-evolving
region, from the developing regions of India and Africa to the more
advanced urban context of Singapore and Dubai. Regardless of the
economic context and locally available construction methods, the mission
for each and every project is to create a rich spatial experience that
is rooted in the culture, memory, and place.
