在這個快速變遷的時代，香港的城市面貌日新月異。高樓大廈拔地而起，舊建築物卻逐漸消失。然而，有一群年輕人決定用他們的方式，將香港的建築記憶凝固在一個個精巧的水泥模型中。他們就是無瑣事事事務所，而他們的作品，就是充滿香港情懷的「一城 • 不變」系列。

緣起：留住消逝中的香港

「我哋係土生土長嘅香港人，每日見到唔同嘅建築物係好有特色同歷史意義，但係同時亦會見到佢哋因為發展逐漸消失，所以希望用我哋嘅方法將呢種情懷實體保留。」無瑣事事事務所的Andrew解釋他們的創作初衷。

這個看似簡單的想法，卻凝聚了他們對香港深厚的感情。在繁華的表面下，香港的每一座建築都訴說著屬於這座城市獨特的故事。無瑣事事事務所希望通過他們的作品，將這些即將消失的故事永恆保存。

水泥：堅硬中的溫度

選擇水泥作為創作材料，是無瑣事事事務所深思熟慮的結果。「建築物同水泥石屎嘅關係密不可分，順理成章我哋希望用呢一種有溫度有質感嘅材料去做。」他們解釋道。

然而，看似堅固的水泥，在製作微型模型時卻充滿挑戰。「水泥係一種堅硬脆弱嘅材質，過程中會出現好多問題，例如如何將極細緻嘅detail呈現、3D modelling 過程中如何平衡建築物原貌與模型嘅呈現等等。」這些技術難題，成為了他們不斷突破自我的動力。

從地標到街角：香港建築的縮影

「一城 • 不變」系列涵蓋了香港各個時期、各種風格的建築。從著名地標到街角的小店，每一個模型都是香港城市記憶的縮影。

在選擇製作對象時，無瑣事事事務所更偏愛具有歷史意義的建築。「歷史建築嘅不一樣性，比起而家嘅高樓大廈豐富得多，現代嘅建築物比較一式一樣。當然比例上嘅細節亦冇咁豐富。」他們解釋道。這種選擇，使得他們的作品不僅是單純的模型，更成為了香港建築史的有形見證。

唐樓系列：尋找共同的回憶

在眾多作品中，「唐樓系列」特別引人注目。這個系列是無瑣事事事務所與HK CORNER HOUSES合作的成果。「唐樓某程度上係好代表到香港好多個年代嘅建築物，而佢哋仲有好多都屹立至今，當中嘅故事亦都繼續延續，呢個可能係其中一個能引起香港人共鳴嘅原因。」

唐樓不僅是建築，更是承載著無數香港人生活記憶的場所。通過這個系列，無瑣事事事務所成功喚起了許多人對舊日香港的懷念，引發了廣泛的共鳴。

從試水溫到成長：創作之路

「一城 • 不變」項目的發展並非一帆風順。2022年，他們在Kickstarter上進行了眾籌。「眾酬比較係試水溫，最主要係睇吓我哋呢一種諗法嘅產品，喺市場上有冇人會有興趣。」這次經驗讓他們意識到，要獲得更多關注，必須將項目系列化。

從最初的地標系列，到唐樓系列，再到最近的公共屋邨系列，無瑣事事事務所的作品不斷推陳出新。「最大嘅改變係作品嘅細緻同複雜程度，我哋嘅技術改變咗好多。而大家對我哋作品嘅認同，俾咗更大嘅信心我哋繼續去發展更多新嘅系列。」

超越商品：文化保育的實踐

對於無瑣事事事務所來說，「一城 • 不變」不僅是一個商業項目，更是他們參與香港文化保育的方式。「香港呢個金錢掛帥嘅城市可能因為土地問題，文化保育呢個議題往往係地商業社會牽着走，甚至乎好多香港人自己都不太重視，『唔使搵食呀？』好多時會令人忘記文化、藝術、美學等等呢啲範疇嘅重要性。」

面對這樣的現實，他們選擇用自己的方式堅持。「無瑣事事事務所會本着『瑣事認真做』嘅宗旨繼續嘗試喺香港文化入面搵出有趣，好玩嘅元素去作為我哋嘅創作。」

未來：延續香港故事

展望未來，無瑣事事事務所有更多計劃。除了繼續開發新的建築系列，他們也在籌備工作坊，讓更多人了解作品的製作過程。同時，他們也在尋求更多跨界合作的機會，希望能夠激發出更多創意火花。

「一城 • 不變」的故事仍在繼續，就如同香港在變與不變之間尋找平衡。通過這些小小的水泥模型，無瑣事事事務所不僅保存了建築的形態，更留住了屬於香港人的集體回憶。

在這個瞬息萬變的時代，「一城 • 不變」提醒有些東西值得人們慢下腳步，仔細品味。它可能是一座建築，一條街道，或是記憶中的一個角落。這些看似微不足道的「瑣事」，卻構成了人們對這座城市的深厚情感。

無瑣事事事務所用他們的方式，將香港的過去、現在，甚至未來，凝固在這些精巧的水泥模型中。每一個模型都是一個小小的香港，承載著無數故事和回憶。在急速發展的同時，也要珍惜那些正在消逝的城市記憶。或許，正如「一城 • 不變」這個名字所暗示的，在這個不斷變化的城市中，情感和記憶才是真正不變的。而無瑣事事事務所的作品，正是這份情感的具體呈現。

在香港這座充滿活力的城市中，「一城 • 不變」系列就像是一個個時間的凝固點，在忙碌的生活中稍作停留，重新審視人與這座城市的關係。城市的魅力不僅在於它的現代化和繁華，更在於那些承載著共同記憶的街角巷尾。

無瑣事事事務所的努力，不僅是一種創作，更是一種對香港文化的傳承和發揚。無瑣事事事務所的宗旨：「瑣事認真做」。也許，正是這些看似微不足道的小事，最能體現一個城市的靈魂。而「一城 • 不變」，正是這個靈魂的具體化身。

Hong Kong Nostalgia in Cement – “opaCity” by Mososisi Studio

In this era of rapid change, Hong Kong’s urban landscape is transforming daily. As skyscrapers rise, old buildings gradually disappear. However, a group of young people has decided to preserve Hong Kong’s architectural memories in a series of intricate cement models. They are Mososisi Studio, and their work is the nostalgia-filled “opaCity” series with HK CORNER HOUSES.

Origins: Preserving a Vanishing Hong Kong
“As born and raised Hong Kongers, we see buildings with unique characteristics and historical significance every day. But we also see them gradually disappearing due to development. We hope to preserve this sentiment in a tangible form through our method,” explains Andrew from Mososisi Studio, describing their creative motivation.

This seemingly simple idea crystallizes their deep affection for Hong Kong. Beneath its glamorous surface, each building in Hong Kong tells a unique story of the city. Mososisi Studio aims to eternally preserve these disappearing stories through their work.

Cement: Warmth in Hardness
Choosing cement as their creative material was a well-considered decision by Mososisi Studio. “Buildings and cement are inseparable. It’s natural for us to use this material with texture and warmth,” they explain.

However, the seemingly sturdy cement presents numerous challenges when crafting miniature models. “Cement is a hard yet fragile material. We encounter many issues in the process, such as how to present extremely delicate details, and how to balance the original appearance of buildings with the model’s presentation during 3D modeling.” These technical challenges became their motivation for continuous self-improvement.

From Landmarks to Street Corners: A Microcosm of Hong Kong Architecture
The “opaCity” series covers Hong Kong buildings from various periods and styles. From famous landmarks to corner shops, each model is a microcosm of Hong Kong’s urban memory.

When selecting subjects, Mososisi Studio prefers buildings with historical significance. “Historical buildings are much more diverse compared to today’s skyscrapers. Modern buildings tend to be more uniform, with less rich details in proportion.” This choice makes their work not just simple models, but tangible witnesses to Hong Kong’s architectural history.

Tong Lau Series: Searching for Shared Memories
Among their many works, the “Tong Lau Series” stands out. This series is a collaboration between Mososisi Studio and HK CORNER HOUSES. “Tong Lau represents Hong Kong’s architecture across many eras, and many still stand today. Their stories continue, which might be why they resonate with Hong Kongers.”

Tong Lau are not just buildings; they are places that carry countless life memories of Hong Kong people. Through this series, Mososisi Studio successfully evoked nostalgia for old Hong Kong, striking a chord with many.

From Testing the Waters to Growth: The Creative Journey
Developing the “opaCity” project wasn’t always smooth sailing. In 2022, they launched a Kickstarter campaign. “Crowdfunding was more like testing the waters, mainly to see if there was market interest in our concept products.” This experience made them realize that to gain more attention, they needed to develop the project into a series.

From the initial landmark series to the Tong Lau series, and recently the public housing estate series, Mososisi Studio’s works continue to innovate. “The biggest change is in the intricacy and complexity of our works. Our techniques have improved significantly. The recognition of our works has given us more confidence to develop new series.”

Beyond Commodities: Practicing Cultural Preservation
For Mososisi Studio, “One City, Unchanged” is not just a commercial project, but their way of participating in Hong Kong’s cultural preservation. “In Hong Kong, a city driven by money, cultural preservation is often led by commercial interests due to land issues. Many Hong Kongers don’t value it much, often asking, ‘Does it put food on the table?’ This often makes people forget the importance of culture, art, aesthetics, and such domains.”

Faced with this reality, they choose to persist in their own way. “Mososisi Studio will continue to try to find interesting and fun elements in Hong Kong culture for our creations, adhering to our principle of ‘doing trivial things seriously’.”

Future: Continuing Hong Kong’s Story
Looking ahead, Mososisi Studio has more plans. Besides developing new architectural series, they are also preparing workshops to let more people understand their production process. Meanwhile, they are seeking more cross-discipline collaboration opportunities, hoping to spark more creative ideas.

The story of “One City, Unchanged” continues, just as Hong Kong seeks balance between change and constancy. Through these small cement models, Mososisi Studio not only preserves architectural forms but also retains the collective memories of Hong Kong people.

In this rapidly changing era, “opaCity” reminds people that some things are worth slowing down to appreciate. It might be a building, a street, or a corner in one’s memory. These seemingly trivial “small matters” constitute people’s deep emotions for this city.

Mososisi Studio, in their own way, solidifies Hong Kong’s past, present, and even future in these exquisite cement models. Each model is a miniature Hong Kong, carrying countless stories and memories. While developing rapidly, it’s also important to cherish the vanishing urban memories. Perhaps, as the name “One City, Unchanged” implies, in this ever-changing city, emotions and memories are what truly remain constant. Mososisi Studio’s works are the concrete manifestation of these sentiments.

In Hong Kong, this vibrant city, the “opaCity” series acts like frozen points in time, allowing people to pause in their busy lives and re-examine their relationship with the city. The charm of the city lies not only in its modernity and prosperity but also in those corners and alleys that carry shared memories.

Mososisi Studio’s efforts are not just a form of creation, but also a way of inheriting and promoting Hong Kong culture. Their motto: “Do trivial things seriously.” Perhaps it’s these seemingly insignificant small matters that best reflect a city’s soul. And “opaCity” is the embodiment of this soul.