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André Fu Studio launches Salisterra a decade after Hong Kong’s The Upper House

The new multi-layered dining concept offers bold visual narrative to create an uplifting and dynamic harbourfront experience for his hometown

by Georgina Johnston 09 July 2021

Formed by the Latin words ‘salis’ for salt and ‘terra’ for earth, Salisterra will capture the richness of the Mediterranean with the warmth and familiarity of a neighbourhood bistro. André Fu has taken the rich colours of the Mediterranean as his inspiration for Salisterra, complementing Jun Tanaka’s cuisine, introducing vivid colours to the design. Earthy tones of terracotta orange, burgundy, mineral blue, dusty turquoise and golden caramel create five distinct spaces. 

The dining experience has been devised into multiple wine and dine sections, each conceived with an integrated service style that allows greater interaction with guests. Fu has also ventured to infuse a new language of fluidity into the designs of Salisterra with an emphasis on organic forms and sculptural silhouettes.

Upon entering from the iconic Sky Bridge, guests are greeted by a full-height bronze gate with bold forms that juxtapose Hong Kong’s urban skyline with mid century silhouettes. Incorporating a sense of geometry, the main dining room features a bespoke chandelier that measures five metres in diameter and is made up of more than 80 glowing ripple glass lanterns reminiscent of the harbour below.

Adjoining the main social dining room, guests will discover three semi private dining booths, each marked by an elevated counter table in Italian Azul Montelli marble and a cut glass globe pendant hung by a vast upside down copper cone base. These tables foster a visual connection with the open kitchen as guests are presented with a specially created sharing menu.

The private dining room at the rear is designed to present a chef’s table experience. Conveying a sense of warmth at this gastronomic destination, the Calacatta marble cooking counter is adorned with rich handmade ceramic tiles in bronze patina glaze. The backdrop of a wall replete with copper pans creates a sense of theatre between culinary artists and diners.

At the opposite side of the dining room is the long bar in rustic Brazilian burgundy marble, with an adjoining bar booth that both feature unique pendants composed of a vine of glowing half spheres.

The final destination is the Green Room, a bar lounge designed to be an avant garde interpretation of an oasis nestled atop the house. It is inspired by a Mediterranean landscape of olive trees, pistachio and vine trellises that allude to a backstage ‘green room’ where actors unwind and entertain. The additions of high gloss racing green lacquer and exotic Pevla Green stone evoke the abstract landscape scenography of Wes Anderson’s films. 

Andre Fu AFSO
Hong Kong

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