HOSPITALITY All That Glitters ARGO Hong Kong layers eclectic pieces to form a tactile, glamorous whole. By Catherine Shaw
It’s never easy when you’re asked to reinvent an icon. Yet Hong Kong architects and interior designers AB Concept didn’t hesitate when commissioned to transform the renowned Blue Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong into ARGO, an all-day dining space and cocktail bar. The design studio’s cofounder Ed Ng had once frequented the original bar—a sophisticated retreat designed in 2005 by Wilson Associates, often filled with patrons from the nearby financial district. He seized the opportunity to change not only the look but the layout too, shifting the bar to face the window and make the most of the spectacular Victoria Harbour views.
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ARGO’s bar, oriented toward views of Victoria Harbour, contains 136 illuminated glass vitrines, holding the establishment’s collection of rare spirits. Suspended terraria, ceramic coated wallpaper, and curved nickel-plated fixtures contribute to an exotic aesthetic that feels both classic and new.
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