The MOVEMENT bar was designed in the iconic nightlife area of Hong Kong called Lan Kwai Fong. With a net area of 400 square meters, it is a rather substantial undertaking. At the time, we were conducting research on shadow casting dynamics based on the movement of lights, as well as the geometric separation of spaces via Louvre panels. As the venue itself is a lounge bar and discotheque during nighttime, we aimed to recreate the sense of movement not through the usual employment of kinetic illumination but rather through the projection of shadows that coincided with the beats of the music. With this brief, we began designing the space by constructing an abundance of Louvre panels, where spotlights were strategically positioned and rotated to cast shadows at different angles. The lighting system was linked to a computer control console, synchronizing the spotlights' movements with the beats per minute of the music. During crowded hours, shadows constantly pulsated within the space, driven by the DJ playing appropriate tunes.

In the center of the bar, we employed one of the first carbon fiber-clad spaces to recreate a high-tech and serene social gathering area.

In the adjacent room, a snooker lounge was created, where we recycled over 1,000 PVC pipes to form an organic and enclosed space. These PVC pipes also served as snooker cue holders.

In this project, our goal was to evoke a sense of surprise, allowing patrons to discover different aesthetic experiences through the separation of rooms within the venue.

All the furniture within the space was custom-designed and manufactured by us to unify the harmonious nature of the entire design.

To conclude, the project is a dance of shadows, material geometry, and reflection that distorts the perception of what the space can be. It was a significant piece of nighttime attraction within the bustling hub of Hong Kong.