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.
명성 높은 카이탁 스포츠 파크 내에 위치한 그로브 카페(Grove Café)는 건강 중심의 식물에서 영감을 받은 다이닝 컨셉으로, 경기장의 활기찬 에너지와 완벽하게 어우러집니다. 경기장 트랙이 내려다보이는 전면 유리 외관을 자랑하는 이 카페는 흰색 테라조 바, 따뜻한 오크 패널, 녹색 좌석, 그리고 일체형 화분이 어우러진 개방형 레이아웃을 자랑합니다.
스포츠 테마의 예술 작품과 아치형 조명은 생동감 넘치는 분위기를 더하며, 지속 가능한 자재와 LED 조명을 사용하여 환경 보호에 대한 헌신을 강조합니다. 활발한 공사와 복합적인 조율 속에서 단 4개월 만에 완공된 그로브 카페는 매력적인 분위기와 홍콩 최고의 스포츠 단지와의 특별한 연결고리로 빠르게 인기 있는 웰니스 명소로 자리매김했습니다.
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
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.
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.
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