Located within the prestigious Kai Tak Sports Park, Grove Café presents a health-focused, botanical-inspired dining concept that seamlessly complements the venue’s athletic energy. Featuring a fully glazed façade overlooking the stadium track, the design incorporates an open-plan layout with a white terrazzo bar, warm oak paneling, green seating, and integrated planters.

Sports-themed artwork and arched lighting niches enhance the vibrant atmosphere, while the use of sustainable materials and LED lighting underscores a commitment to environmental care. Completed in just four months amid active construction and complex coordination, the café has quickly become a popular wellness destination celebrated for its inviting ambiance and unique connection to Hong Kong’s premier sports complex.

Project details

Construction Duration

~4 months

Location

Kai Tak Sports Park, Hong Kong.

Signature materials

Natural oak timber
Ribbed paneling
Quartz countertops
LED lighting
Live greenery

Area

1500 sqft.

Year

2024

CONCEPT & DESIGN INTENT

Situated within Hong Kong’s flagship sports and leisure complex, Grove Café introduces a new-generation wellness dining experience. The design vision was to create a calming yet energizing environment that celebrates health, nature, and an active community. The space seamlessly blends botanical aesthetics with structured, modern detailing, catering to students, athletes, and casual diners alike.

Visual elements such as leafy partitions, arch-lit niches, and playful sports-themed artwork reflect Grove’s brand values of natural wellness while echoing the dynamism of the surrounding stadium.

SPATIAL STRATEGY / PLANNING LOGIC

Located at a high-exposure corner unit, the café boasts a fully glazed façade offering panoramic views of the stadium track. The layout was carefully orchestrated to connect the indoor experience with the outdoor sports arena, reinforcing openness and flow.

Key zones include:

Barista Counter Zone: Anchored by a crisp, white terrazzo island with integrated lighting and equipment.
Dining Zone: Flexible seating defined by green upholstery and planters, striking a balance between privacy and transparency.
Visual Corridor: Strategic sightlines from the entrance to the stadium enhance spatial depth and invite curiosity.

GALLERY

MATERIALITY & DETAILING

The material palette is deliberately tactile and natural, aligning with Grove’s philosophy of clean living:

Natural Oak Timber & Ribbed Paneling: Add texture and warmth to the interiors.

Green Upholstered Seating & Live Plants: Visually reinforce the café’s identity rooted in health and sustainability.

LED Cove Lighting & Minimalist Pendants: Provide ambient glow while meeting operational needs.

White Quartz Countertops with Fluted Detailing: Durable, hygienic, and elegantly curved for approachability.

Sustainability was addressed through the use of low-emission materials, energy-efficient lighting, and passive biophilic integration.

PROJECT GOALS & OUTCOMES

Visual elements such as leafy partitions, arch-lit niches, and playful sports-themed artwork reflect Grove’s brand values of natural wellness while echoing the dynamism of the surrounding stadium.

COLLABORATION & CONSTRAINTS

Key challenges included:

Simultaneous Construction Work: Required intense site coordination for safety and access.
Government Interface: Involved compliance with LCSD and Building Department regulations.
Developer Collaboration: Aligning with K11’s high design standards and phased handover schedule.

Despite these constraints, Enochdeco delivered an outcome that is both operationally robust and visually iconic—marking Grove’s evolution into a premium wellness café brand.