Completed in 2006, this 3,000 sq ft. office for a post-production and advertising company blends retro Hong Kong nostalgia with a modern industrial aesthetic. Inspired by childhood memories of public housing estates, the design incorporates folding metal gates, exposed conduits, and raw steel-framed glass partitions, creating an environment that feels both authentic and creative.

The open-plan layout encourages collaboration, while meeting rooms and workstations are defined by transparent partitions that maximize light and visibility. A palette of industrial materials and minimalist detailing reflects the company’s experimental spirit, turning the workplace into a bold expression of their brand identity.

This project became a milestone in exploring how cultural memory and modern functionality can merge to inspire innovative workplace design.

Project details

Signature materials

Raw steel, glass partitions
Industrial lighting fixtures
Retro-style folding gates
Exposed services

Construction Duration

~5 months

Location

Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

Area

3000 sqft.

Year

2006

CONCEPT & DESIGN INTENT

The client, a post-production and advertising company, demanded a workspace that would embody both creative energy and technical precision. The design concept merged retro Hong Kong references with a modern industrial aesthetic. Inspired by the client’s childhood memories of public housing estates and communal spaces, traditional elements such as folding metal gates and raw finishes were reinterpreted into a stylish, open-plan studio environment.

SPATIAL STRATEGY / PLANNING LOGIC

The 3,000 sq ft. floor was organized as a flexible, open layout to encourage collaboration while maintaining functional separation between editing suites, workstations, and meeting areas. Full-height glass partitions with modular grids were introduced to allow transparency, visual connection, and light penetration across the office. Circulation corridors were designed as framed perspectives, creating rhythm and continuity within the industrial envelope.

GALLERY

MATERIALITY & DETAILING

The office design leaned heavily on raw, unpolished materials to express authenticity:

Steel-framed glass partitions provided spatial definition while preserving openness.
Exposed conduits and light bulbs reinforced the industrial mood.
Concrete-inspired flooring offered a neutral, durable base.
Retro folding gates referenced Hong Kong’s urban past, blending nostalgia with modernity.
Custom lighting and industrial-style furniture further enhanced the eclectic mix of retro and modern elements.

PROJECT GOALS & OUTCOMES

The goal was to create an office that reflected the company’s creative DNA—a place where production work could flourish while simultaneously becoming an extension of their brand identity. The resulting space achieved:

A visually striking industrial atmosphere with cultural references.
High-functioning work zones for production teams.
A design that balanced efficiency, nostalgia, and creativity.

The office set a precedent for future EnochDeco projects, influencing the team’s later design philosophies in integrating cultural narratives with modern workplace strategies.

COLLABORATION & CONSTRAINTS

The project required balancing the client’s strong design vision with the practical constraints of the existing structure. Close collaboration with the client’s own creative partners helped refine the aesthetic choices. The biggest challenge was executing retro-inspired details in a modern office context without appearing dated; this was resolved through careful material selection and detailing. The partnership resulted in a space that was both professionally functional and culturally evocative.