INTERIORS
“LAYERED FRAMES”
WILLIAMS LEA TAG WORKPLACE
“The narrative is inspired by the layered densities of downtown Wanchai in Hong Kong in terms of the neon signs on porous
facades, as a set of architectural joinery devices to encourage social interaction and chance encounter in this workplace." - Kenny Kinugasa-Tsui, co-founder of Bean Buro
“We developed a dynamic palette composed of natural finishes with coloured accents. The main feature was a bar island upon entry surrounded by diner style booths, and a sculptural boardroom that visually frames the external street view constructed entirely in plywood.” - Lorène Faure, co-founder of Bean Buro
Placed at the heart of the dynamic Wanchai district is Bean Buro’s design for marketing brand Williams Lea Tag’s new workplace in Hong Kong. Drawing reference from the district's urban typologies and symbol, the proposal reinterprets characteristic framing and layering devices, generating a work environment that feels as raw, diverse, and multifaceted as its context.
The design brief was to create a new workplace for the international creative company to house their 80 people workforce in Hong Kong which includes fixed and flexible desks, as well as a variety of collaboration spaces.
This 7,200sqft (670sqm) workplace reinforces the Williams Lea Tag’s pursuit in fostering a spirited, sociable and collaborative work environment in a way that echoes the unique spatial experience of the adjacent Lockhart Road, where networks of neon signs, Scaffolds and shopfronts superimpose public and private realms.
Upon entry into the front of house, visitors are greeted by a series of rhythmic framing, screening and layering devices that guide the eye through the space and out into the city, stretching and distorting the boundary between interior and exterior.
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Centralised timber boardroom with seating platforms for events in the pantry cafe
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