MINI

Hopewell Center II

Finalización
May, 2025
Cliente
B.M.W Concessionaire(HK) Limited
Ubicación
Hong Kong
Superficie
480 sqm
Equipo
Andreas Thomczyk, MT Lui, Huo Ran, Eddie Liu
Fotógrafo
Kris Provoost

Situated on the 11th floor of Hopewell Centre—an iconic landmark in Wan Chai, Hong Kong—the showroom commands a prime location adjacent to the eastern entrance of the parking garage and the main elevator hall. This strategic positioning grants the space exceptional visibility and an effortless flow of foot traffic.
The entrance sequence employs a sophisticated, matte black as its foundational tone. By intentionally drawing back its own visual presence, this backdrop powerfully accentuates the vibrant, high-saturation colors of the vehicles showcased behind the transparent glass vitrines. Simultaneously, a dynamic LED screen orchestrates an immersive, contextual experience the exact moment guests step inside.
A warm, timber reception desk serves as the opening prelude to welcome visitors. Its compact scale and inviting tones instantly dissolve the typical coldness of commercial venues, while the meticulous fluting craftsmanship speaks to a dedication to quality details. This same timber language extends to envelop most of the showroom’s walls, establishing a seamless and pure architectural envelope. Complemented by soft drapery, tactile carpets, and relaxed, casual furniture curated in harmonious hues, the space fosters an inviting, home-like sanctuary that encourages guests to linger.
Breaking away from the rigid grids of conventional showrooms, the entire spatial flow and product layout ingeniously unfold at a 45-degree angle, charting a more relaxed, leisurely, and engaging route of exploration. The enclosed pockets naturally carved out by this diagonal orientation are thoughtfully transformed into intimate corners for conversation and repose. These touchpoints are balanced organically along the circulation path, ensuring that all interactions gravitate effortlessly toward the products, thus seamlessly elevating both user experience and consultative efficiency.
As a natural extension of this journey, the café lounge is serenely nestled within the deeper recesses of the space. Here, the warmth of timber textures, the crisp lines of black display racks, the rustic charm of gray terrazzo, and clusters of lush greenery interplay under the sweeping views of expansive, floor-to-ceiling windows. Together, they weave a relaxed yet elevated social setting, allowing the brand exploration journey to culminate beautifully in a moment of unhurried comfort.