Artifact Bar

interior design, hospitality space, bar interior, biomorphic architecture, organic modernism, sculptural walls, symmetrical composition, central axis, one-point perspective, processional spatial sequence, earth tone palette, ochre, raw umber, burnt sienna, walnut brown, cream white, amber gold, warm lighting, cove illumination, accent lighting, intimate atmosphere, plaster finish, microcement surfaces, leather upholstery, metallic fixtures, mushroom lamps, curved forms, flowing contours, high-contrast lighting, low-key tonality, matte surfaces, tactile materiality, mid-century modern influence, contemporary design, luxury hospitality, speakeasy aesthetic, cave-like enclosure, geological inspiration, handcrafted quality, sophisticated elegance, contemplative mood, refined craftsmanship, spatial drama, architectural photography, interior photography, warm ambiance, enveloping space, intimate scale

Artifact is a speakeasy bar located inside BaseHall, a food hall in Central, Hong Kong. Guests enter through a secret passage with circular windows that resemble industrial pipes. An acoustic chamber lined with tiles shaped like small speakers blocks noise from the food hall outside. The main bar is defined by rib-like arches inspired by underground cisterns. The arches were cast in fiberglass sections using a three-dimensional mould, assembled on site and hand-painted with soft plaster paint. A mirrored ceiling reflects the ribs and makes the low space appear taller.