Uook

Build Republic presented the Uook collection at Salone del Mobile / SaloneSatellite 2014.

Uook "郁" (pronounced as ‘yook’) is a spoken Cantonese dialect that translates to ‘move’. Hong Kong is easily regarded as one of the most densely populated cities in the world with a typical apartment floor plans consisting of less than 500 sq. ft. Add in an average family size of 4 and space becomes a luxury. Utilizing it in the best way possible is a necessity and always a challenge in finding the right balance between staying comfortable and staying organized.

With that in mind, Uook's ideas are derived from making small changes, gaining bigger possibilities. Uook is an open design available to all