While Hong Kong is by no means in short supply of ultra-luxurious hotels and residences, we’re of the opinion that it never hurts to add just one more – and that’s exactly what Adrian Cheng has done with with the launches of the Rosewood Hong Kong, K11 Atelier, K11 Artus and, most recently, K11 Musea.
Indeed, the days of the Holt’s Wharf occupying the edge of Tsim Sha Tsui has long since past, as the Victoria Dockside project is transforming the area into a district of art and culture – a peak destination for cosmopolitan retail, dining and just about everything one could ask for.
K11 ARTUS General
The 287 ultra-private luxury residences have set a new global standard for modern hospitality, as K11 Artus provides guests with a building filled with passion, culture and lifestyle elements of art and design. Combining the English word of Art with the Latin term Domus – meaning home – ARTUS redefines what the Artisanal Home means. Conserving Chinese crafts that date back to the Ming and Qing dynasties, the group works with Chinese craftsmen to afford these ancient craftsmanship skills with a new, modern platform.
Occupying the 10th and 11th floors is the Social Salon, a 1,500sq.m cultural hub, which gives space for residents to study, relax and entertain. Dining areas, a yoga studio, outdoor pool and terrace can all be accessed from this area.
Fiona Barratt-Campbell Penthouse
Designed by award-winning British interior designer and entrepreneur Fiona Barratt-Campbell, and her studio, Fiona Barratt Interiors have created a penthouse within K11 Artus that occupies 3,703sq.ft and brings with it a touch of the English countryside and the magnanimous history of Rome.
Nearly every piece of furniture and lighting found within Barratt-Campbell’s penthouse has been crafted inher bespoke London studio FBC London, which predominately outsources from the UK. Armour chairs can be found within the bedroom, while a double-sided fireplace takes place of pride between the dining and living rooms. Our favourite room of all, however, is undoubtedly the master bathroom, as it features handcrafted vanities, stoneware and a shower / tub space that offers all the comforts of a luxury spa.
Joyce Wang Penthouse
Meanwhile, renowned interior designer Joyce Wang and her studio Joyce Wang Studio have laid out a 3,464sq.ft three-bedroom penthouse which gives its occupants a space defined by modernist and monochromatic architectural elements, including touches of metal and colour to balance the bold yet light interiors.
The most striking aspect of the penthouse is its panoramic balcony that overlooks the Hong Kong skyline, including both the Kowloon and Hong Kong Island sides. Each bedroom comes with its own unique colour palette inspired by the elements of earth, air and water, while warm tones dominate the raised dining suite with an open kitchen. The area within the kitchen all but guarantees take-out is never needed as it offers a cooking space many could only dream of. The living room extends the feeling of fervour as an over-sized bookcase filled with cultural literature, collectible objects d’arts and hanging plants boldly separates it from the dining area.
Text: Bailey Atkinson