72 THE WORLD OF HOSPiTALiTy
CIAO AMICI BAR
Ciao Amici Bar
Hejidesign Shenzhen
Bar
Named of Italian greeting word “Ciao amici”,
a new bar which is located in Shenzhen China
and designed by Hejidesign studio. main hall, the mezzanine, a VIP suite and the
restroom) flow into one another with perfect
harmony.
The glow of the neon sign beckons from
beyond the clear glass door to the bar. This
is the entrance to the glass house, shining
out into the dark neighborhood, attracting
customers with its warm glow. See through
the glass wall, the main spirit of the space – a
5 meter high feature wall with golden light.
Made of brushed stainless steel, the shelfs rise
layer by layer, just like golden wave in the dark
night softly coming to the people. From the ceiling hangs some diamond
chandeliers which reveal the aesthetic is
cohesive with the feature wall and similarly
twinkles in the warm light, like stars in the
night sky.
Concealed golden lights illuminate the façade,
a theme consisting of the bar’s interior. All five
main areas of the design (the façade, the
Groupings of 3-4 seats are scattered
throughout the main space. The smaller
groups provide a feeling of privacy and
comfort for customers. The high ceiling
provides space for a small mezzanine with 2-3
groups of seating. The glass railing creates
transparency for the view and opens up the
space.
Besides these main lighting elements, there
are several reflective metal elements inside
the main room and along the stair that bounce
light within the space, as a light show.
The VIP lounge has a wine display wall. The
concept of it is a residential parlor. It is a kind
of secret space – dimly lit, with dark materials,
a comfortable sofa and a view out to beyond
the glass wall. You sit, hidden, and look out to
the brighter space.
The 3D wine bar flows down and continue
the mood throughout the hallway and into the
restroom. The vanity features are the same
black marble as the wine bar, with bronze
mirror walls. The materials are solid, but
cast in the soft warm glow of the lights above
creates an accent of chic elegance.