High above the financial district of Hong Kong, Peridot occupies the 38th floor of The Henderson—the undulating glass tower designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. While many sky bars rely on the dizzying scale of their views to provide atmosphere, Studio Paolo Ferrari has approached the 1,600-square-foot space as a controlled, cinematic environment. The design prioritizes the internal choreography of the bar over the external panorama, treating the venue less as a traditional room and more as a singular, immersive capsule.
The interior is defined by a continuous shell that wraps seamlessly from the walls into the ceiling. This monolithic effect was achieved through a sophisticated assembly of CNC-cut, bendable plywood structures, which were then finished in a green-yellow "olivine" plaster. The result is a space that feels carved rather than constructed, a tactile cocoon that softens the hard edges of the surrounding skyscraper. By embracing a modest ceiling height and a compact footprint, Ferrari creates a sense of enclosure that is rare in high-altitude hospitality.
Structurally, the bar serves as a pivot point between two distinct areas: a primary seating lounge and a more secluded, hidden room. These spaces are connected by gleaming portals that act like frames in a film, directing the eye toward the ritual of service and the play of light on glassware. It is a design that understands the bar as a stage, where the architecture serves not just to house the patron, but to heighten the sensory experience of the moment.
With reporting from The Cool Hunter.
Source · The Cool Hunter
