London Hong Kong-Style Canteen Furniture Project

A Hong Kong-style canteen in London, approx. 200 sqm, positioned as a lively, retro, bustling Hong Kong dai pai dong-style eatery. Red lanterns, neon signs, green terrazzo tabletops, chrome metal chairs and exposed industrial ducting create a nostalgic yet energetic atmosphere.

Client needs: furniture must suit the high-turnover, high-traffic pace of a canteen; chairs and tabletops must be sturdy, durable and easy to clean; the look must echo retro Hong Kong style; red stools and metal chairs must be wear- and rust-resistant.

Solution

Chrome metal chairs with green terrazzo and laminate tabletops for open seating, sturdy, easy to clean and quick to turn over; red upholstered bar stools at the counter; bench booths along the walls to raise seat density; metal parts rust-treated, tabletops wear- and water-resistant.

Result

Chrome chairs and green tops with red lanterns and neon form a strong retro Hong Kong signature; durable, easy-clean furniture suits high-frequency operation; the red stools become a photo spot; the whole balances atmosphere, turnover and durability.