Metagram

The concept for the cafe was inspired by the rich red-brown colors of coffee crema. Using a white base to create an atmosphere of lightness and to reflect in maximum daylight, we used a selection of red toned materials, each with a unique quality to express different elements of the architecture. Metagram The most visible event, the bar bench, positioned parallel to the mall corridor gives the frontage impetus and provides a strong visual edge to define the space. Clad in triangular terra-cotta pigmented concrete tiles with distinct three dimensional fluting, the dynamic material breaks down the monolith into a play of pattern and geometry. Metagram The working surface, a carefully selected terrazzo, features shards of red marbl... More

De Rigo is one of Italy's leading manufacturers of luxury eyewear and accessories, with offices throughout the world. Metagram was commissioned to design a new location office for the company in Kwai Fong, Hong Kong. Metagram As a company that primarily serves eyewear retailers, our brief was to design an office with retail level show and board rooms.  Metagram The design is minimalist, featuring full height glass door and partitions, capitalizing on the building's high ceilings. Spaces are oriented toward the panoramic district views and are drenched in natural daylight. A warm color palette of taupe hues and oak timber veneer ensure maximum light reflectivity while creating a surreal ambience. Metagram The program i... More

The objective of the Espresso Alchemy café design in Hong Kong's Harbour City mall was to visually connect two disjointed but adjacent spaces. Metagram inserted vividly coloured architectural forms in order to create this iconic design. Metagram The site located in Tsim Sha Tsui, a key tourist district of Hong Kong, was one without clear boundaries and was surrounded by much visual clutter, making it difficult to control the design experience. Metagram Comprised of two sections, the primary tenancy was narrow, oddly shaped, and visually open to a vast, mostly inactive common mall area providing good visibility but little privacy. Metagram Adjacent to the tenancy, within the open mall space was the secondary area. Th... More

Natural is Best is an established snack food retailer with dozens of stores located throughout Hong Kong and China. Metagram was engaged to design their flagship concept store located in the prominent West Kowloon Xiqu Centre for Chinese Opera. Steven Ko Interior Photography Metagram drew inspiration from traditional Chinese Opera sets, and added a contemporary twist in keeping with the art direction that the Xiqu Centre Cultural Team had set for its outlook. Steven Ko Interior Photography Throughout the design are Chinese inspired detailing, from the shelves’ various forms and lattice detailing which frame various features in the store. The bright colours of deep red and sky blue were inspired by colour symbolism in Chine... More