Artifact بار ءِ اندرونی ڈیزائن by Nelson Chow

Artifact بار ءِ اندرونی ڈیزائن by Nelson Chow is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award زرّیں انعام in انٹیریئر اسپیس ءِ ایگزیبیشن ڈیزائن Competition Category.

زرانٹیریئر· 2024

Artifact بار ءِ اندرونی ڈیزائن

by Nelson Chow

Client: HongKong Land

A' Design Award زرّیں انعام Winner in انٹیریئر Category

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The Design

About Artifact بار ءِ اندرونی ڈیزائن

آرٹیفیکٹ یک اسپیک ایزی بار ءِ اِنت کہ بیس ہال ءِ تہا ھست، کہ ہانگ کانگ ءِ سینٹرل ءَ یک وراک ءِ ہال ءِ اِنت۔ مہمان یک پناہیں راہ ءِ نیمگ ءَ درون کائنت کہ گردیں دریچہ داریت کہ صنعتی پائپاں پہ زانگ کن اِنت۔ یک آوازی کمرہ کہ کسانیں اسپیکراں پہ شکل ءِ ٹائیلاں پوشیتگ اِنت، ڈن ءِ وراک ءِ ہال ءِ شور ءَ بند کنت۔ اصلی بار ءَ پسلی وڑیں محرابانی نیمگ ءَ پجار بیت کہ زیرزمینی آپ ءِ ذخیرہ جاہاں چہ الہام گرگ بوتگ۔ محراب فائبر گلاس ءِ حصہاں سے بُعدی سانچہ ءِ نیمگ ءَ جوڑ کنگ بوتگ، جاگہ ءَ یکجاہ کنگ بوتگ ءُ نرمیں پلاسٹر رنگ ءِ نیمگ ءَ دستی رنگ کنگ بوتگ۔ یک آئینہ داریں چَت پسلیاں انعکاس کنت ءُ جہلیں جاگہ ءَ گیش بلندیں گندگ کنت۔

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award زرّیں انعام

Artifact بار ءِ اندرونی ڈیزائن A' Design Award زرّیں انعام ءِ ورگ آ انت، انتہائی معزز اعتراف کہ پہلی درجہ ءِ، شاندار ءُ نمایاں ڈیزائناں دیگ بیت۔ زر ءِ ورگ آ انتہائی جدت ءِ، باز بصیرت ءِ ءُ شاندار ڈولا چمّاں خیرہ کنوکیں تخلیق انت، کہ وتی ڈیزائنراں ءِ عبقریت، حکمت ءُ مہارت ءَ ظاہر کننت۔ Artifact بار ءِ اندرونی ڈیزائن چہ امید کنگ بیت کہ آ یک باز ساراہگ بوتگیں، رجحان ساز ءُ یادگار ایجاد بیت کہ بے مثال قدر پیش کنت۔ ای ڈیزائن کہ A' Design Award زرّیں انعام ءَ برتگ، یک شاندار، محترم منصوبہ انت کہ فن، سائنس، ڈیزائن ءُ ٹیکنالوجی ءِ حداں باز فائدہ ءَ گوں ودی کنت۔ Artifact بار ءِ اندرونی ڈیزائن شدید خواہش ءِ جذبہ پیدا کنت، جوش جاگینیت، تخلیقی صلاحیت ءَ ودی کنت ءُ ما ءَ مسحور کنت۔

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Guests enter through a secret passage with circular windows resembling industrial pipes. The dim lighting and concrete-textured walls create the illusion of an abandoned industrial wasteland. Pendant lights shaped like surveillance cameras add intrigue and mystery.

In the acoustic chamber, walls covered in speaker-like tiles block out noise from the bustling food hall. The clever design deceives the eye, with the repetition of tiles creating a disorienting effect. It feels like being confined inside a vessel, adding to the surreal atmosphere.

Inside the main bar, rib-like structures reminiscent of cisterns greet guests. Ambient lighting emphasizes the bold arches, creating a serene ambiance. The arches continue down to form intimate booth seatings, providing comfort and style.

The mirrored ceiling reflects the ribs, making the space feel larger and more enchanting. The skylight above the bar mimics the setting sun, contrasting with the dimly lit space. This paradox creates a surreal atmosphere, as if entering a hidden worlddefyinglogic.
Dimensions & Packaging: The bar is around 1400 square meter.
Tags: speakeasy bar, bar, hong kong, interior design, bar design, surreal, bar lighting
Production Technology: Acoustic Chamber. Upon entering, guests are greeted by an acoustical chamber with walls covered in Artifact acoustic tiles. The design of the acoustic wall tiles in Artifact certainly adds to the overall ambiance of the speakeasy bar. The tiles are shape like mini speakers; it is a small pyramid with a flat circle top on which there are small punctures going around in circles. Not only does the tiles create a visually captivating pattern, but incorporates an element of irony that a speaker like object serves an acoustic function.

Main bar. To create the precise shape of the ribs in the main bar, a 3D mould was used. Fiberglass was then casted in sections within the mould. Once the fiberglass pieces were completed, they were transported to the site and assembled together in situ. To add a finishing touch, a soft plaster paint was meticulously hand-painted on site.
Design Challenge: The first challenge to create a seamless transition from the busy food hall into a completely different atmosphere. To address this, an Acoustic Chamber was created with walls covered in acoustic tiles to block out the noise.
For the main dining space, the challenge was to address the low ceiling and to create something dramatic and unique in a small space. Mirror finish was used in the ceiling to reflect the ribs and creating an illusion of soaring heights.
Research: We researched underground cisterns like the Basilica Cistern in Istanbul to understand the tranquil ambiances we wanted to recreate. We also studied the works of surrealists Ernesto Neto and James Turrell for insights on crafting immersive environments. We aimed to create an installation where guests could deeply engage with their surroundings. By integrating light installations and architectural interventions, we skillfully manipulated perception, resulting in an enveloping experience.
Inspiration: Artifact is a speakeasy bar hidden behind a secret passage inside BaseHall, Hong Kong’s newest dining destination and luxury food hall in the heart of Central. Inspired by the rhythm and repetition of surreal geometry and the serene atmospheres found in underground cistern. Artifact is a mysterious yet alluring destination transporting the guests into a different realm. A striking contrast to the busy food hall outside, guests will find themselves in a mysterious yet alluring space, making it an unforgettable and out of this world experience.
Project Duration: Artifact opened in April 2023 and is hidden behind a secret passage inside BaseHall, Hong Kong’s newest dining destination and luxury food hall in the heart of Central, Hong Kong. It is located in the prominent Jardine House, Hong Kong's first true skyscraper.
Operation Flow: n/a
Team Members: Nelson Chow
Rain Ho
Rafael Pardo
Brandon Fong
Image Credits: Common Studio