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Project Overview
The Co-prosperity and Co-existence of Design and the Brand
Stylus Studio was tasked to reinvent HKJC's Sha Tin Club House 5F. Horse racing elements are sprinkled across the property beautifully between race and leisure days.
For the reason that the entire space is an L-shaped layout with fixed kitchen location, it becomes a challenge for designers to improve the entire traffic flow of the services and to enhance the overall dining experience. Except for that, the designer needs to construct two different types of atmosphere for the club in “horse-racing day” and in “non-horse-racing day”. Horse-racing days are usually held on Wednesdays and Sundays (sometimes on Saturdays), and night races are held on Wednesdays.
For this project, through the application of “bronze coin”and the use of colours by Remaining true to our purpose of crafting meaningful spaces of enduring value, Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Sha Tin Clubhouse is founded upon a humanistic approach to interiors. Research, insight, client partnership and of course, creative magic, have delivered spatial stories that are both intimate and familiar. Each room seamlessly conceived to inspire every sense and every emotion of a great horse race.
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Project Brief
Kat O Bar - "Approaching The Winning Post" :
Its ‘RED’ theme has been designed to capture the most passionate moment of the race; a crownlike ceiling feature mimics the racetrack and provides a sense of infinite anticipation and excitement.
Wine Corridor - "Getting Into An Even Better Place" :
As patrons pass through the Wine Corridor – a natural and stately transition is made to the Centurion’s noble dining areas. As the focus of discussion among members and their guests, the Wine Corridor also hosts monthly wine tasting events.
Centurion - "Return With Glory" :
The race is finished and victory in hand, high ceiling (fibre optic) lights, retractable TVs, and Cloisanne fireplaces were used to present the idea open space and elegance. The fireplace also doubles as a window that connects to the Kat O Bar, a large perforation allows visitors to peer through the two venues.
Private Dining Room - "The Highest End Experience"
Special attention was directed towards the service counter which had a reheating element installed. This ensured that meal outputs would remain at optimal temperatures throughout the long corridor delivery process.
Canter - "Celebrate success continuously"
Canter’s racing green colour palette exudes both tradition and modernity. Serving western cuisine with a family-friendly ambience, this Bistro is brought to life with a long custom-made dining ‘farm table’ and comfortable banquette seats.
Project Innovation/Need
Client Requirements:
As one of the oldest active organisations in the city, HKJC aims to continuously improve. Part of this process included revamping their interior design. Key considerations for the redesign included:
• Modern guest experiences
• Improved service flow (restrictions because of the fixed kitchen corner and L-shaped floor plan)
• Sporting atmosphere
Design DNA, solutions:
The horse racing experience was used to set the tone. From crowd excitement, down to the use of traditional racing colours, these elements served as inspiration throughout the design process and DNA. The corridor became a focal point as the string that sews these elements together, connecting each dining area showcasing the thrill of the race.
Design Challenge
a. The use of distinctive colours for each area showcase distinctive moods and atmospheres
b. To design race and non-race days
c. The use of "bronze coin" element to sprinkle across the venue, regardless of space – this represents fortune.
d. Service Flow Improvement (restrictions because of the fixed kitchen corner and L-shaped floor plan)
Sustainability
- Determined efficient and effective use of space
- We tried our best to use of local source, recycle materials
- Most of lights has dimming system as in save as much energy as we can
- We have done acoustic design as well to make sure about noise control
Interior Design - Hospitality & Entertainment
This award celebrates innovative and creative building interiors, with consideration given to space creation and planning, furnishings, finishes, aesthetic presentation and functionality. Consideration also given to space allocation, traffic flow, building services, lighting, fixtures, flooring, colours, furnishings and surface finishes.
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