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Arena Kitchen Xwarinxaneya Navxweyî ya Sêwirandin by Novus Penetralis Limited

Arena Kitchen Xwarinxaneya Navxweyî ya Sêwirandin by Novus Penetralis Limited is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Xelata A' Design Award a Tuncîn in Dîzayna Cihê Hundurîn û Pêşangehê Competition Category.


TuncHundurîn· 2021

Arena Kitchen Xwarinxaneya Navxweyî ya Sêwirandin

by Novus Penetralis Limited

Client: Arena Kitchen

Xelata A' Design Award a Tuncîn Winner in Hundurîn Category

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The Design

About Arena Kitchen Xwarinxaneya Navxweyî ya Sêwirandin

Metna Pirtûkê: Arena Kitchen sêwirandineke navxweyî ya xwarinxaneyê ye ku li navendeke konferans û pêşangehan li Hong Kongê cih girtiye. Plana vekirî ya jorê xwarinxaneyeke navxweyî û herêmeke barê û qada kafeya derve dihewîne, ku bi kaşiyên mermer û perdeyeke şêwaza pêlan ji hev cuda dibin. Kevanên ku ji deryayê ilham girtine ji nixamtina pir-astî heta dîwarê projeksiyonê, ban ban û mobîlyayan dirêj dibin. Panelên rûpoşê darê û maseyên mermer bi rengdankeke bêalî têne hev kirin da ku germahiyê zêde bikin. Ronahiyên LED yên qablî kêmkirinê têne bikaranîn, û mobîlyaya tevgerbar dikare were rêzkirin da ku li gorî cûrbecûr bûyer û mezinahiyên komê were guherandin.

The Recognition

About the Xelata A' Design Award a Tuncîn

Arena Kitchen Xwarinxaneya Navxweyî ya Sêwirandin xelatgirê Xelata A' Design Award a Tuncîn e, nasîneke pir bi prestîj ku ji sêwiranên berbiçav ên bi afirînerî, jêhatîbûn û zîrekiyê têne cudakirin re tê dayîn. Xelatgirên Tuncînê karên bi têra xwe jêhatî û bi awayekî balkêş afirîner in, yên ku ezmûna fireh, xeyal û çareserkirina sêwiranerên xwe piştrast dikin. Tê hêvîkirin ku Arena Kitchen Xwarinxaneya Navxweyî ya Sêwirandin tiştekî pir hatiye rêzgirtin, sitayişkirin û delal be, bi awayekî berbiçav pîşekar û nûjen. Ev sêwirana bi Tuncînê serketî pratîkên çêtirîn ên huner, zanist, sêwiran û teknolojiyê digire nav xwe û ji bo baldariya li hûrgiliyan hêja ye. Arena Kitchen Xwarinxaneya Navxweyî ya Sêwirandin pêdiviyan bi rengekî xweş tîne cih, destê xwe dide daxwazan, hestan dihejîne û meraqê dikişîne.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
From the dated diner comes a sophisticated open-floor restaurant with an intimate dining-bar area and an outdoor cafe space set apart by marble tiles and a transverse wave-like partition. The cafe area is light-flooded mimicking natural light against wave curves that extend from its multi-level ceiling to the concave projection wall, bar counter and movable furniture to promote fluidity between the areas. Wood accent walls don the space and storefront to add warmth and style for every occasion.
Dimensions & Packaging
The restaurant with a respective indoor and outdoor space of 1,700 sq ft comprises a marble takeaway counter that flows into the open floor plan. Lined with movable furniture and a wave-inspired partition, they serve as a versatile backdrop for various events. A white acrylic feature wall (updated thematically) takes centre stage, complemented by wood veneer furniture and fixtures. The round ceiling morphs naturally into a projection wall and meticulously conceals a connecting door to the expo.
Tags
Interior Design, Restaurant & Bar, Multipurpose, Cafe, F&B, Convention, Hospitality, Nature
Production Technology
The curved ceiling flows naturally into a projection wall, accentuated by dimmable LED lights that give balance and airiness to the venue. Movable furniture grace the floor to optimise space and form a continuous rhythm with the wave-like partition on the open floor. The underlying neutral palette is paired with wood veneer panels for warmth, while marble tabletops exude class. The 7m bar counter features faux marble finishing for a more seamless feel, complementing the flowy display shelf.
Design Challenge
The biggest challenge lies in the total compliance with the building regulations and strict requirements imposed by the respective authorities particularly in the airport vicinity where the restaurant located. Adopting an organic wave-like design means that no sharp edges or grout lines are present in any fixture or furniture to create a seamless continuity. To maximise space, all the furniture, partition inclusive, are movable and can be easily stored away.
Research
The NOVUS team had worked closely with the client and facility management team from start to finish to ensure the design and renovation process adhered to the strict regulations set by the Airport Authority Hong Kong. The project was completed in a tight timeframe of four months, from conception to implementation, and was the result of rigorous research and meetings with the client. Shortly after its opening, the client had reported an immediate increase in business amidst the pandemic.
Inspiration
As Hong Kong’s go-to venue for gigs and expos, this is the meeting place for work and leisure next to the citys' underrated natural beauty. While transforming this dated restaurant into a versatile event-dining venue, a new visual language inspired by organic sea curves is applied on its multi-level ceiling, infrastructure and movable furniture that grace the open floor. A neutral palette is used to create quiet charm and coziness that makes it a prime space for all occasions and party sizes.
Project Duration
The project started in June 2020 at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong's major convention and exhibition centre, and finished in October 2020.
Operation Flow
Inspired by the spectacular sea view that surrounds the convention centre, organic curves run through the divided dining spaces and takeaway counter, from the multi-level ceiling to the bar counter and wavelike partition on the open floor. Wood wall paneling and marble tabletops complement the underlying neutral palette and bring coziness into the setting. Space is optimised by movable furniture pieces that can be rearranged throughout the day to serve different dining and social experiences.
Team Members
TENNIEL TSANG
KATHY LI
ELVA TAM
Image Credits
All Images: Photographer William Fung, Arena Kitchen, 2020.

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