Nestled within the luxury retail environment of Hong Kong’s IFC Mall, The Whisky Library redefines the kiosk typology through a compact yet highly crafted showcase for premium whisky appreciation. Despite its modest footprint, the design incorporates refined material detailing and mechanical ingenuity, featuring a rotating bar counter system that enables flexible service modes and enhanced customer interaction.
The space combines polished microcement finishes, walnut veneer cabinetry, and custom backlit shelving to create a minimalist, gallery-like ambience. A digital art display anchors the back wall, infusing the space with colour and motion while celebrating the artistry behind whisky making.
Executed under tight spatial and budgetary constraints, the project exemplifies how precision, craftsmanship, and creative collaboration — notably with Collective Studio — can turn a small kiosk into a signature experience of understated luxury.
홍콩의 고급 리테일 공간인 IFC몰에 위치한 The Whisky Library는 한정된 규모 속에서도 정교한 장인정신과 세련된 감각으로 구성된 프리미엄 위스키 쇼케이스를 통해 키오스크의 새로운 가능성을 제시한다.
비교적 작은 면적이지만, 공간은 정밀한 디테일과 기계적 구조의 혁신성을 결합하여, 고객이 직접 경험하고 소통할 수 있는 회전형 바 카운터 시스템을 구현했다.
내부는 폴리시드 마이크로시멘트 마감, 월넛 베니어 가구, 커스텀 백라이트 선반의 조합으로 미니멀하면서도 갤러리 같은 분위기를 연출한다. 후면의 디지털 아트 디스플레이는 색채와 움직임을 더해, 위스키 제조의 예술성과 감각을 상징적으로 드러낸다.
제한된 공간과 예산 속에서 완성된 이 프로젝트는 정밀함, 장인정신, 그리고 Collective Studio와의 창의적 협업을 통해, 작은 키오스크를 절제된 럭셔리의 상징적 공간으로 탈바꿈시킨 대표적인 사례로 남는다.
Project details
Construction Duration
~2.5 months
Location
IFC Mall, Hong Kong.
Signature materials
Walnut Veneer:
Adds warmth and natural texture, bringing balance to the minimalist concrete tone.Microcement Wall Finish:
Smooth and refined surface with hand-applied texture, creating a calm, modern background.LED Glass Shelves:
Floating glass shelves with warm backlighting to highlight each whisky bottle like an exhibit.Rotating Bar Counter:
A custom-built counter that can rotate for display or serving — compact yet dynamic in function.Digital Art Display:
A colorful screen feature that brings motion and energy to the small space.Halo-Lit Signage:
Subtle glowing “THE WHISKY LIBRARY” logo that marks the space with elegant simplicity.
Area
100 sqft.
Year
2023
CONCEPT & DESIGN INTENT
“A miniature bar of precision and poise.”
The Whisky Library was conceived as a micro–architecture for connoisseurship — a spatial statement that compresses the essence of a whisky lounge into a 100 sqft kiosk. The intent was to create an elegant and interactive showcase that celebrates the craft of whisky while standing as a sculptural object within the premium retail corridor of IFC Mall. Every inch of space was treated as part of a curated display, balancing intimacy, luxury, and mechanical ingenuity.
SPATIAL STRATEGY / PLANNING LOGIC
The compact footprint demanded surgical precision in spatial planning. The design features a dual-function rotating bar counter, enabling a seamless transition between display mode and tasting mode. Vertical layering of illuminated shelving amplifies the sense of depth, while a recessed side niche adds spatial rhythm and visual hierarchy. Despite its scale, circulation remains fluid, with clear sightlines from all public angles — an open invitation to explore the collection.
GALLERY
MATERIALITY & DETAILING
A refined palette anchors the visual identity: walnut veneer for warmth, polished microcement for a soft tactile contrast, and integrated LED backlighting for accentuation.
The interplay between wood grain and mineral texture evokes the duality of craft and modernity — mirroring whisky’s own blend of heritage and innovation. Detailing is discreet yet deliberate, with concealed hinges, flush junctions, and seamless edge transitions enhancing the bar’s sculptural presence.
TECHNICAL INNOVATION & EXECUTION
Beyond its aesthetic refinement, the project exemplifies technical problem-solving within constraints. The motorized rotation system, engineered for quiet precision, enables dynamic transformation without visible mechanics. This bespoke feature required cross-disciplinary coordination among carpenters, electrical specialists, and mechanical specialists, ensuring seamless motion and long-term reliability. The entire installation was prefabricated off-site, then assembled in situ under strict mall regulations and limited working hours, reflecting exceptional executional discipline.
COLLABORATION & CONSTRAINTS
Realized in partnership with Collective Studio, the project embodies a synergy of design vision and construction craftsmanship. While Collective Studio led the conceptual design, EnochDeco oversaw construction detailing, fabrication, and site coordination, ensuring that the spatial poetry translated seamlessly into a built form.
The result is an iconic “miniature bar of modern luxury” — compact yet monumental in presence, embodying the timeless refinement of whisky culture and the precision of contemporary design.
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