A new restaurant of Catalan chef Sergi Arola recently opened its doors in China, at the Harbour City shopping centre in Hong Kong. The renowned chef created the Vi Cool brand in addition to his Michelin star restaurants and his more contemporary restaurant Vi Roses as an expansion to his luxury venues. The new concept was developed as a restaurant where guests including Arola himself and his family and friends can enjoy the authentic Spanish cuisine in a more informal ambiance. Dining Concepts commissioned concrete to design the restaurant.
Spain’s colorful daily life was reflected by using typical Spanish products, flavors, ingredients and colors as the basis for the cabinets which are filled with items such as bottles of sherry vinegar, tinned anchovies, bottles of wine and much more besides. The façade of the restaurant consists of blue, yellow and red transparent panels that create a smooth transition from the brightly lit passages of Harbour City into Vi Cool, while the eye-catching cabinets attract and welcome guests from afar.
Further inside is the classic restaurant area. With its high black ceiling, low-hanging lamps, low chairs and tables, chesterfield sofas and the light coming through the coloured panels of the façade, this area offers even more comfort and intimacy. The floor and ceiling materials from the bar area are mirrored in this area, with an end grain wooden floor and black ceiling. This area also features seats by the window that provide a stunning view over Hong Kong’s dynamic street life.
