Sitting high above the city, the spectacular views from the KITIN, located at the 101th floor of ICC – the tallest building in Hong Kong were where the unexpected began.
Upon arrival, guests are greeted by the cinematic scale of the main entrance in tribute to the Chinese bridge structure. The ombré wallpaper offers a sensual contrast to the geometric lines of the main entrance, combining the bespoke wall sconces which creates a warm, layered and elegance vibe in its experience.
The interior aims to reinterpret the recurring Chinese symbols including the Chinese Wuxing elements – Gold, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth, mythical figures, culture, heritage and so on. The meticulous selection of objects, materials and bespoke designs uniquely tied to the concept and authentic Chinese dining experience while infusing a modern spirit at the same time. The restaurant offers guests an all-encompassing view of the city’s landscape.
Craftsmanship plays a key role in the main dining room, the leather floral patterned wall seamlessly merges the traditional Chinese arts with the modern texture to create a vibrant, immersive interior. The bespoke tea area has a tea shelf and a tea table which creates an expansive open layout; the tea table is designed for tea displaying, as well as tea tasting. Flower arrangement is placed in the center to act as a focal point of the main dining room.
The overall design scheme of the first private dining room is luxurious with the addition of ornate and rich details. It takes inspiration from the culture and heritage of China. The ceiling is accented with undulating geometric lines and layers which mines a traditional artistry and pays homage to the historical influence of the “Eight Culinary cuisine tradition”. The interior will offer a opulence feel through the timber flooring, extravagant gleaming metals, soft fabric, bespoke ripple glass chandeliers, with an infusion of contemporary art. The room also has a panoramic scene of the majestic city view of Hong Kong, creating a one-of-a-kind dining experience for guests.
The designer aims to blur the lines between traditional and contemporary in the second and third private dining room. Inspired by the mythical figure phoenix, Wuxing elements, the significance of flowers in Chinese culture, and raw, the rooms were characterized by a strong and soft characteristic featuring distinct tones with materials such as copper metal, marbles, wood and porcelain to create a weighing yet romantic feel. In this richly detailed concept, copper feather wall, infinity antique mirror, themetical bespoke dining chairs are thoughtfully incorporated into the room. The floor-to-ceiling window floods the space with light and the stunning city view of Hong Kong enriches guests' dining experience.
