The Crown Salón lounge by Karson Liu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award de Plata in Diseño de Espacios Interiores y Exposiciones Competition Category.

PlataInterior· 2020

The Crown Salón lounge

by Karson Liu

Client: Emperor Group

A' Design Award de Plata Winner in Interior Category

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The Design

About The Crown Salón lounge

The Crown es un salón lounge situado en el piso 25 y en la azotea de un hotel de Hong Kong. El interior abarca 6000 pies cuadrados distribuidos en dos niveles de 3000 pies cuadrados cada uno. El nivel principal alberga un bar, un escenario para espectáculos, una zona de estar y reservados tapizados en terciopelo. Un gran pasillo curvo conduce a las salas privadas y a un balcón con vistas al perfil urbano. La terraza de la azotea ofrece un ambiente más tranquilo. El diseño sigue el estilo Art Déco y emplea mármol, vidrio e incrustaciones metálicas. Los espejos curvos se ajustaron para alinearse con las piezas de mármol y las incrustaciones.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Plata

The Crown Salón lounge ha ganado el A' Design Award de Plata, un reconocimiento extraordinariamente prestigioso concedido a diseños de gama alta, magníficos e impresionantes. Los ganadores de Plata son obras tremendamente brillantes y sumamente creativas que ilustran la destacada experiencia, el talento y la agudeza de sus diseñadores. Se espera que The Crown Salón lounge sea una obra maravillosa y emblemática, notablemente profesional y profundamente innovadora. Este diseño ganador del A' Design Award de Plata es una invención muy notable y admirada que beneficia y hace avanzar las fronteras del arte, la ciencia, el diseño y la tecnología. The Crown Salón lounge es una creación enormemente envidiada que evoca deseos, aporta sentimientos positivos y despierta asombro y admiración.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Secretly sitting on the 25th floor and rooftop of the Emperor
Hotel Hong Kong - The Crown is the definition of glamour
and luxury.
It’s your art-of-living lounge and indulgent getaway where
class, music, and entertainment are all under and above the
one roof.
Filled with refined decor and exuberant glamour, the full floor
with performance stage and velvet booths, multipurpose
private rooms and rooftop terrace brings sky-high
sophistication and intimate luxury straight from the 1920’s.
Dimensions & Packaging: The site has a total area of 6000 square feet and is split into two levels.

The main areas of the establishment is located on the 25th/F and a rooftop - each of 3000 square feet.
Tags: Art Deco, Restaurant, Bar, The Crown
Production Technology: Many challenges were required to be conquered during
the construction of this hallway due to the nature and vast
numbers in material selection.

Several sets of templates were made on site and final
fabrication was conducted at the factory.

Final installation also required several attempts in fitting the
curved mirrors to align with the marble pieces and the inlays.
Design Challenge: The design used a lot of marble, glass, and metal inlays.

Especially for the curve hallway where all the material mentioned need to follow the curve.

Precise measurement and preparation was very critical.
Research: Research generally included the study of Art Deco design, art pieces, geometry and shapes, building materials, architecture and etc.

Research of modern buildings were very important as well.

To recreate the Art Deco interior with traditional materials and methods would be very time-consuming and not cost-effective.

Many hours of research and meetings with material suppliers and craftsmen was undertaken to ensure the design was achievable and within budget.
Inspiration: Name, establishment nature, and an intuitive relatedness
across desired characteristics and connotations was the
inspiration that sparked and fuelled the design process.
The client's desired nature for the establishment, the name selected and the Crown in its object form, all have relevance in fueling the design process.
Associations related to the preciousness, lavishness, luxuriousness and enjoying the best life has to offer work with the Art Deco style chosen as the design vehicle.
Project Duration: Started in November 2018 and completed in August 2019
Operation Flow: Once guests arrive at the establishment, they are greeted with the Main
Lounge consisting of the Crown Bar, the Stage, Lounge and Velvet Booth areas. Then the Grand Hallway leads guests deeper into the establishment for even more luscious and personalised experiences.

Guests can find their perfect spot at the Balcony for a skyline view or sit back at the Velvet Booths for performances.

A more tranquil setting can be found on the Rooftop and for extra privacy, VIP Rooms are also available.
Team Members: Kavod Media International Limited
Winky Siu
Image Credits: KAVOD MEDIA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, 2019