Mangrove Garden Àgbékalẹ̀ Inú Ọ́fíìsì by Lorene Faure and Kenny Kinugasa Tsui is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Àyà Inú Ilé àti Ibi Àfihàn Competition Category.
FàdákàInú Ilé· 2025
Mangrove Garden Àgbékalẹ̀ Inú Ọ́fíìsì
by Lorene Faure and Kenny Kinugasa Tsui
Client: Bean Buro
Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award Winner in Inú Ilé Category
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The Design
About Mangrove Garden Àgbékalẹ̀ Inú Ọ́fíìsì
Mangrove Garden jẹ́ àgbékalẹ̀ inú ọ́fíìsì fún ilé-iṣẹ́ ìnáwó àgbáyé kan ní Hong Kong. Iṣẹ́ àgbékalẹ̀ yìí bo ẹgbàáwàá mẹ́rìnléláàádọ́ta (54,000) ẹsẹ̀ bàtà oníhàmẹ́rin ní orí àjà mẹ́ta. Ipele kọ̀ọ̀kan ní ibùdó àárín gbùngbùn tí ìmísí rẹ̀ wá láti ọgbà mangrove, pẹ̀lú àwọn ohun ọ̀gbìn ilẹ̀ olóoru àti àwọn ìkọ́lé tí ó rán ni létí àwọn igi mangrove. Àwọn ibùjókòó aláyípadà tí ó yí ibùdó kọ̀ọ̀kan ká ń ṣe àtìlẹ́yìn fún iṣẹ́ àjùmọ̀ṣe àti ìbáṣepọ̀ àwùjọ. Àwọn iṣẹ́ ọnà tí a dá fún ibi náà pàtó láti ọwọ́ àwọn oníṣẹ́-ọnà ìbílẹ̀ ń ṣe ìwúrí fún ìkópa. A yan àwọn ohun èlò inú ilé tí a tún lò àti àwọn ìparí tí a ṣe láti ara ohun alààyè fún ìlò ohun èlò lọ́nà tí ó bójú mu. Ètò àwọ̀ náà tún ìtumọ̀ àwọ̀ pupa àmì ìdánimọ̀ ilé-iṣẹ́ náà ṣe pẹ̀lú oríṣiríṣi àwọ̀ tí ó gbòòrò síi.
The Recognition
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award
Mangrove Garden Àgbékalẹ̀ Inú Ọ́fíìsì jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ onípọ̀nlé lọ́nà àrà ọ̀tọ̀ tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe ìpele gíga jùlọ tó dára tó sì ń kan ọkàn. Àwọn olùborí Fàdákà jẹ́ àwọn iṣẹ́ tó ń tàn yòò gidigidi tó sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá púpọ̀ tí wọ́n ń ṣàfihàn ìmọ̀ ìjìnlẹ̀, ẹ̀bùn àti ìmọ̀ràn àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Mangrove Garden Àgbékalẹ̀ Inú Ọ́fíìsì yóò jẹ́ iṣẹ́ àgbàyanu, àpẹẹrẹ rere, ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun jinlẹ̀. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award yìí jẹ́ ohun ìmúṣẹ̀dá tó hàn gbangba gidigidi tí a mọrírì tó ń ṣe anfàní tó sì ń tì ààlà iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ síwájú. Mangrove Garden Àgbékalẹ̀ Inú Ọ́fíìsì jẹ́ ẹ̀dá tí ọ̀pọ̀lọpọ̀ ń ṣe ìlara, tó ń jí ìfẹ́ inú, tó ń mú ìmọ̀lára rere wá tó sì ń jí ìyàlẹ́nu àti ìyanu.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Each level of the financial institution's workplace features a central hub inspired by a "mangrove garden," highlighted by tropical flora and structures reminiscent of mangrove trees. These elements create vibrancy and identity, anchoring unique seating arrangements to promote social interaction and teamwork. Interactive local art enhances creativity and engagement. The space reinterprets the client's signature red with diverse colours, challenging corporate norms and fostering a unique, cohesive workspace.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The project occupies 2 whole floors in a class A building in Hong Kong, totalling 54,000sqft.
- Tags
- Office, Workplace, Interiors, Interior Design, Workplace Interiors, Office Interiors, Corporate Office
- Production Technology
- Using sustainable practices, we incorporated repurposed furnishings and bio-based finishes, focusing on responsible material selection. We engaged artists for site-specific pieces and employed immersive lighting and spatial flow strategies. This approach allowed us to connect the brand's heritage with contemporary design, ensuring environmental awareness and improved user experience.
- Design Challenge
- The challenge was to blend established brand identity with a forward-looking environment. Navigating brand history while incorporating modern design and sustainable practices required a careful balance of tradition and innovation. By engaging stakeholders and using advanced technologies, these challenges were managed, resulting in a design that challenges conventional expectations while offering new experiences.
This design aligns the client’s brand with contemporary elements, enhancing their presence in a key Hong Kong location and contributing to new benchmarks for workplace design. - Research
- Type of Research involved was applied design research aimed at enhancing workplace culture. The research objectives were to integrate natural elements and human-centric strategies into office design, promoting well-being and interaction. Our methodology used collaborative stakeholder engagement and site analysis. We employed interviews, workshops, and visual analytics for data collection. Participants included employees, artists, and designers. The outcomes showed improved social interaction, cultural resonance, and increased engagement. The research influenced workplace design trends by promoting sustainability and well-being while challenging corporate norms.
- Inspiration
- We were entrusted to design a contemporary workspace for a leading global financial institution in Hong Kong, spanning 54,000 sqft and distributed over three storeys. The design is a forward-thinking interpretation of workplace culture, seeking to harmonise natural elements with human-centric approaches, and placing a strong emphasis on well-being and hospitality. Materials and colours were carefully selected to establish a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere.
- Project Duration
- This project started in November 2022 in Hong Kong and finished in April 2024 in Hong Kong.
- Operation Flow
- The workspace supports collaboration through organic, nature-inspired hubs that encourage social interaction. Interactive features like art installations and flexible seating help stimulate engagement among users. The thoughtful use of light and colour enhances the setting, creating a responsive office that aims to boost productivity and satisfaction.
- Team Members
- Design Director: Lorène Faure
Design Director: Kenny Kinugasa-Tsui
Project Lead: Joy Lucas
Project Lead: Florence Chardonnal
Senior Project Lead: Jamie Yue
Architectural Designer: Beatrice Andres
Architectural Designer: Jonathan Mok
Interior Designer: Justine Wu - Image Credits
- Image #1-5: HDP Photography, 2023
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