BUILDING EXCITEMENT
The space , influenced by motifs from Chinese literature , recalls Shanghai ’ s golden age , a time when dance halls , tango teahouses and underground cocktail bars flourished .
PARIS OF THE EAST
CHINA ROUGE
Galaxy Macau
Shanghai as the main theme .
“ Not only because of my personal preference , but also because the artistic style of that era is vivid — making strong visual statements , with beautiful details and colors . That period in China had a profound impact on designs that followed across Asia .”
IN EARLY 2012 , GALAXY MACAU added a new members-only salon geared to high rollers and other elite clients . A hybrid of showroom and bar / lounge spanning more than 17,200 square feet , China Rouge , designed by Alan Chan of Hong Kong , blends the artistic sensibilities of Old Shanghai , 19th century Paris and “ the fabulous women of the decadent era ,” according to Galaxy Entertainment . With his design partner Ryu Kosaka , creative director of Aoyama Nomura Design of Tokyo , Chan took a full year to create the space , from first drafts to completion . For his work on China Rouge , Chan won a bronze award at the 2013 International Design Awards in the Interior Design Concept category .
The space , influenced by motifs from Chinese literature , recalls Shanghai ’ s golden age , a time when dance halls , tango teahouses and underground cocktail bars flourished . As the cultural center of Asia , the city was known as the “ Paris of the East .” China Rouge also is inspired by Le Chat Noir , which opened in Paris in 1881 and attracted artists such as Toulouse- Lautrec as well as the leading philosophers and aristocrats of La Belle Epoque .
Galaxy defines the hybrid space as a “ forbidden chamber for the elite ” including a warren of exotic and intimate spaces imbued with deep shades of red , gold , purple and black . The showroom ’ s main floor has both private tables and personal boxes on a mezzanine floor . Entertainment ranges from cabaret singers to saucy revues to unplugged performances and celebrity DJs . China Rouge also serves as a gallery of contemporary art with commissioned works from Buhua , Chen Men , Deng Xinli , Li Jian and Zheng Lu , all of whom pay homage to women , past and present .
Chan , who is as well-known for his product designs as for his interior design , conceptualized and created many artifacts for China Rouge , including a glass carving mural called “ The Plum in the Golden Vase ,” a mosaic mural known as “ Chinese Beauties ” and other works in jade , bronze and stained glass that celebrate Asian spirit and feminine power .
Chan is one of Asia ’ s most celebrated designers and brand consultants . Over the past 40 years , his studio has amassed more than 600 local and international awards and his portfolio includes influential brands such as Coca Cola China , Fendi , the Four Seasons hotel , Hugo Boss , Lacoste , Salvatore Ferragamo and Seiko . Working on China Rouge , he says , “ I decided to take the Art Deco style of 1930s
On its opening , Francis Lui , vice chairman of Galaxy Entertainment Group , said China Rouge “ combines elements of the Chinese , European and modern in a way that has never been done before ” and said the club would offer “ one of the finest nightlife experiences in the world .”
— MARJORIE PRESTON
IMAGE DIRECTOR : Alan Chan of Alan Chan Design Company ( ACDC ), Hong Kong
DESIGN PARTNER : Ryu Kosaka of Aoyama Nomura Design , Tokyo
CAPACITY : Seating capacity approximately 196 , standing capacity approximately 400
FLOOR AREA : 17,222 square feet
8 CASINO DESIGN 2013