FX AWARDS 2016: THE WINNERS
Bar or Restaurant
Winner: Ophelia
by Dining Concepts
Image: Ashley Sutton
Category sponsored by Future Designs
Ophelia is a unique venue in Hong Kong with its interiors focusing on one single object as a central theme – the peacock.
The venue incorporates the peacock’s beauty and magnificent colours into its design in a modern way through the inclusion of the culture of the Far East and representation of modern life in the concrete jungle of the city. The interiors combine intricate metalwork with velvets, suedes and leathers creating a modern yet whimsical and sensual venue, with detail layered on detail to create visual depth and ensure a wow factor.
A hidden entrance in ‘Mr Wong’s Aviary’ leads into Ophelia, where peacock pictures screen-painted on bamboo, 32 steel, copper and stainless-steel industrial peacock art pieces with the plumage made from peacock feathers, and 600,000 ceramic tiles – individually hand-painted to fully achieve the colours of the peacock feathers’ ‘eye’ – feature. The space’s structural columns and lift shafts were exploited to create intimate alcoves and semi-private rooms reminiscent of the city’s 19th century unscale opium dens.
The judges said:
‘The attention to detail for every visitor creates a memorable and exciting space unike anything else.‘ ‘The rich and exuberant decor covering every surface creates its own dreamy world and there is a strong coherence achieved through the use of deep peacock green and the intricate dramatically lit metalwork.’
Finalists & judges' comments
In Situ by Aidlin Darling Design
‘Wow, I want to live here not just eat!’ ‘The materials, lighting and form are in total harmony’
German Gymnasium by Conran + Partners
‘A glamorous and elegant restaurant’ ‘Dramatic stair and ceiling are combined with excellent detailing’
Fogo Restaurant by El Equipo Creativo
‘The two floors tell two different stories but work well together’. ‘Great to see an interior with the confidence to not do the expected’
One Ocean Club by El Equipo Creativo
‘Casual and classy’. ‘A very interesting mix of materials and planting create a very exciting interior with great views’
Remedy Bar by Meyer Davis
‘Warm and inviting.’ ‘Sophisticated and elegant chic’
Beachcraft by Meyer Davis
‘Carefully utilised natural materials complemented by soft warm lighting’
Pier One by Minas Kosmidis – (Architecture in concept)
‘Extremely elegant’ works very well with the maritime vista’
Vandal by Rockwell Group
‘A visual feast and an exciting integration of an interior scheme being art in its own right’
Postplaza Leeuwarden by Stars Design
‘A wonderful blend of historic features and contemporary detailing’
Odette Restaurant by Universal Design Studio
‘A balance of gallery and fine dining that promises the experience is going to be unique and distinguished’
SHOT by Wilson Holloway
‘Refreshing approach which contrasts with the typical rugged coffee-shop aesthetic’ ‘Scientific feel’
