Grove Café @ Harbour Centre occupies a prime corner in North Wan Chai, offering 180° views of Victoria Harbour and drawing office workers, tourists, and weekend visitors. As part of Sun Hung Kai Properties’ comprehensive mall revitalization, the café is designed as a landmark F&B destination featuring modern minimalist interiors, gold accents, warm wood finishes, and striking lighting that is visible even from Kowloon.
A lush outdoor seating area with greenery and a pet-friendly zone creates a relaxing urban oasis. Developed in collaboration with Sun Hung Kai’s design team, the project blends retail and lifestyle experiences, setting a new benchmark for urban renewal and commercial landmark rebranding in Hong Kong.
그로브 카페 @ 하버 센터는 노스 완차이의 주요 코너에 자리 잡고 있으며, 빅토리아 항구의 180도 전망을 감상할 수 있어 직장인, 관광객, 주말 방문객들의 발길을 사로잡습니다. 선훙카이 프로퍼티스(Sun Hung Kai Properties)의 종합적인 쇼핑몰 재개발 사업의 일환으로, 이 카페는 모던하고 미니멀한 인테리어, 골드 포인트, 따뜻한 원목 마감, 그리고 구룡에서도 보이는 인상적인 조명을 갖춘 랜드마크적인 식음료 매장으로 설계되었습니다.
푸른 녹음이 우거진 야외 휴식 공간과 반려동물 동반 가능 구역은 편안한 도심 속 오아시스를 선사합니다. 선훙카이 디자인팀과 협업하여 개발된 이 프로젝트는 리테일과 라이프스타일 경험을 융합하여 홍콩의 도시 재개발 및 상업 랜드마크 리브랜딩에 새로운 기준을 제시합니다.
Project details
Construction Duration
~3 months
Location
Harbour Centre, Wanchai North, Hong Kong
Signature materials
Warm timber ceiling structures
Brushed metal accents
Natural stone countertops
Custom illuminated signage elements
Area
Approx. 1,200 sq. ft. (interior) + 400 sq. ft. (outdoor seating)
Year
2025
CONCEPT & DESIGN INTENT
Grove Café’s design is conceived as an emblem of contemporary minimalism infused with warmth and urban sophistication. The core vision is to elevate the café beyond a standard retail outlet into a landmark destination that:
Establishes a strong and recognizable brand identity.
Balances functional service efficiency with an inviting, modern aesthetic.
Leverages its premium harbourfront location to create a visually impactful presence.
Internally, the design aims for a serene yet vibrant atmosphere that caters to both business professionals and leisure visitors. Externally, the café’s façade and illuminated signage are intentionally designed to create visibility across Victoria Harbour, projecting Grove Café as a modern icon within the Harbour Centre revitalization effort.
SPATIAL STRATEGY / PLANNING LOGIC
The spatial layout was driven by dual imperatives: maximizing customer engagement and ensuring operational efficiency. Key strategies include:
Zoning that separates high-turnover takeaway traffic from a comfortable dine-in environment, supporting both business lunches and leisurely visits.
Seamless circulation paths for customers and staff, minimizing cross-traffic and bottlenecks.
Integration of an outdoor seating area positioned as a tranquil urban retreat, enhancing the café’s footprint and offering diversified experiences.
A dedicated Pet-Friendly zone in the outdoor area, thoughtfully placed to attract pet owners while maintaining comfort for other patrons.
These decisions ensure the space can adapt fluidly to varying crowd volumes between weekday business hours and weekend leisure traffic.
GALLERY
MATERIALITY & DETAILING
Material selection and detailing are pivotal to expressing Grove Café’s brand values of sophistication, warmth, and modernity. Key highlights include:
Warm timber ceiling structures that lend natural texture and an inviting ambience.
Elegant metal accents deliver a refined, contemporary feel while providing durable finishes suitable for high-traffic commercial use.
A carefully designed lighting strategy that balances ambient warmth for a cozy atmosphere.Focused illumination on key features and signage for strong visual identity.
Exterior lighting that ensures safety and attracts attention even from across the harbour.
While sustainability is not explicitly highlighted in the background, the design ethos of minimalism and high-quality materials suggests an approach that is mindful of longevity and reduced lifecycle waste.
PROJECT GOALS & OUTCOMES
Grove Café’s design is conceived as an emblem of contemporary minimalism infused with warmth and urban sophistication. The core vision is to elevate the café beyond a standard retail outlet into a landmark destination that:
Establishes a strong and recognizable brand identity.
Balances functional service efficiency with an inviting, modern aesthetic.
Leverages its premium harbourfront location to create a visually impactful presence.
Internally, the design aims for a serene yet vibrant atmosphere that caters to both business professionals and leisure visitors. Externally, the café’s façade and illuminated signage are intentionally designed to create visibility across Victoria Harbour, projecting Grove Café as a modern icon within the Harbour Centre revitalization effort.
COLLABORATION & CONSTRAINTS
The success of Grove Café’s realization is deeply rooted in close collaboration between:
Grove Café’s design and operations team.
Sun Hung Kai Properties’ in-house architectural and design team.
Key constraints addressed during the project included:
Strict adherence to architectural guidelines and fire safety regulations imposed by Harbour Centre’s master planning framework.
Integration of Grove Café’s unique identity while maintaining consistency with the overall aesthetic vision for the mall.
Managing logistical complexities inherent in renovating within an operational, high-traffic commercial complex.
Through proactive coordination, shared problem-solving, and innovative design solutions, the team overcame these challenges, delivering a project that both respects the site’s constraints and sets new standards for urban F&B environments.
GROVE CAFE
HARBOUR CENTRE
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