The Art of Luxury Issue 39 2019 | Page 30

RESIDENCES & ESTATES K11 ARTUS houses art pieces and social spaces as part of ultra- luxury residential experience Adorning the lobby beyond the manicured topiary and 3.5m-high bronze and glass doors are intriguing art pieces such as “no.9”, an ethereal oil painting by Liang Yuanwei, and “Le An”, an abstract ink work from the K11 Collection by Chinese calligrapher Wang Donglin. K11 ARTUS signature decorative diagrid murals etched in Marrone Imperiale marble decorate the East Lobby, while Gascogne Beige marble in the West Lobby adds visual interest to the walls and furnishings where monolithic marble forms overlap and intersect to create dramatic concierge desks. The Social Salon is located on the 10th floor and conceived as an extension of one’s home. The Social Salon’s layered sequence unfolds to In collaboration with the K11 Craft & Guild Foundation, Adrian Cheng’s cultural initiative to preserve traditional Chinese crafts and bring them into the future, providing a platform to protect Chinese heritage and bring new life to fast-disappearing skills, K11 ARTUS will be the first luxury residence in Hong Kong to support and promote modern China’s cultural renaissance in major traditional craft areas. Hong Kong’s Joyce Wang, UK’s Fiona Barratt and New York- based nemaworkshop created three individually-designed penthouses representing the ultimate in luxury living. The Joyce Wang Studio designed penthouse is a three-bedroom residence showcasing international artists, celebrated British interior designer Fiona Barratt-Campbell took inspiration from the architectural and artistic history of Rome. The third, by the award-winning New York architecture and design firm nemaworkshop, boasts a greenhouse style rooftop garden. 30 The Art of Luxury Issue 39 2019 unveil each space – The Living Salon, The Media Chamber, The Library and The Commune, each with a different function, from offering a collection of books on art and design to a hub for relaxed, informal gatherings. The Social Salon is filled with thought provoking artwork including the wooden sculpture “…or…No.1” by Chinese artist Wang Jianwei.