Arena Kitchen Aṣa Inu Ile Ounjẹ by Novus Penetralis Limited is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Àyà Inú Ilé àti Ibi Àfihàn Competition Category.
IdẹInú Ilé· 2021
Arena Kitchen Aṣa Inu Ile Ounjẹ
Client: Arena Kitchen
Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award Winner in Inú Ilé Category
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About Arena Kitchen Aṣa Inu Ile Ounjẹ
Arena Kitchen jẹ́ aṣa inú ilé oúnjẹ tí ó wà nínú ilé àpéjọ àti ibi ìfihàn kan ní Hong Kong. Ìlànà pápá tí ó ṣí sílẹ̀ ní àyè jíjẹun àti báà tí ó wà nínú ilé àti àyè kafé tí ó wà lóde, tí a yà sọ́tọ̀ pẹ̀lú àwọn tile marble àti ògiri onípínyà bí ìgbì omi. Àwọn ìlà tí ó wà lóríṣiríṣi tí a rí àwòkọ́ṣe rẹ̀ láti inú òkun ń sáré láti orí àjà tí ó ní ọ̀pọ̀lọpọ̀ ìpele dé ògiri ìfẹnukò, ibi ìdúró báà àti àwọn ohun èlò ilé. Àwọn pátákó onígi tín-ínrín àti àwọn tábìlì marble ni a so pọ̀ pẹ̀lú àwọ̀ tí kò lágbára láti fi ìgbóná kún un. Àwọn ìmọ́lẹ̀ LED tí a lè ṣàtúnṣe ni a lò, àti àwọn ohun èlò ilé tí ó ṣeé gbé kiri ni a lè tún ṣètò láti bá àwọn ìṣẹ̀lẹ̀ àti iye àwọn ẹgbẹ́ ènìyàn tí ó yàtọ̀ mu.
The Recognition
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award
Arena Kitchen Aṣa Inu Ile Ounjẹ jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí gan-an tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó tayọ tí wọ́n yàtọ̀ nípasẹ̀ ìṣẹ̀dá, àrékérekè àti ọgbọ́n inú. Àwọn olùborí Idẹ jẹ́ àwọn ohun èlò tó ní ìjáfáfá gan-an tí wọ́n sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá tó yani lẹ́nu tí wọ́n ń ṣe ẹ̀rí ìrírí gbígbòòrò, ìrònú àti ọgbọ́n àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Arena Kitchen Aṣa Inu Ile Ounjẹ yóò jẹ́ ohun tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó jẹ́ ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ nínú iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ jọ, ó sì tayọ nítorí àfiyèsí rẹ̀ sí àwọn àlàyé kékeré. Arena Kitchen Aṣa Inu Ile Ounjẹ ń tẹ́ àwọn ohun tí a nílò lọ́rùn lọ́nà àgbàyanu, ó ń fọwọ́ kan àwọn ìfẹ́ inú, ó ń gbà ọkàn ó sì ń fa ìfẹ́ láti mọ̀ mọ́ra.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
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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