Snøhetta envisioned the VIP Lounge at Art Basel Hong Kong welcomes visitors

In collaboration with Swire Properties, Snøhetta-designed VIP lounge at Art Basel Hong Kong as an evocative public forum and stage for the live Dialogue Series...

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Project's description: The installation, titled HORIZON, is an interplay between the reflective canopy representing the sky and the soft ground below. The space brings together leading experts and local voices to explore contemporary issues, inspire conversation, and celebrate art.

The design for the simple sculptural form is inspired by the stunning views of the city’s Victoria Harbour. This gradient volume between the sky and the landscape beyond is the horizon where guests witness the spectacle of continuously shifting light and reflections. The soft, colourful and tactile ground plane contrasts with the light, polished, and reflective surface of the suspended sky.

This engaging sense of play creates a welcoming atmosphere designed to foster social interaction and engagement. ​ The spacious landscape, with its movable seating, will accommodate a flexible array of gatherings and event. Further, in keeping with Snøhetta’s commitment to best sustainable practices, the lounge is designed to be reconfigured and relocated after the event, with many of the components fit for reuse.

Snøhetta’s upcoming developments in Asia include a retail landmark project in Sanya set to open in 2025 and the Shibuya Upper West in Tokyo, both in collaboration with Swire Properties.

Architect: Snøhetta
Client: Swire Properties
Location: Art Basel, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
Year: 2024
GFA: 114 sqm
Structural Engineer: Prime Consulting Engineers
Lighting Designer: Spiers & Major Light Architecture
Fabric Supplier: Kvadrat
Contractor: Work Shop Production (HK)