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Archikris Design Group
Outstanding Enterprises
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Winning the Interior Design award for 18 years in a row, Archikris Design is at the top of its game. The design firm is famous for its magnificent craftsmanship and outstanding design intuition that exemplifies clients’ tastes. This is evidenced by the collection of stunning luxury residential and commercial projects for the likes of Escada, Max Mara, Carlsberg, Leica, and the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers.
Most recently, Archikris Design has expanded its ambitions outside of Hong Kong and into Japan, taking on a project in the resort town of Karuizawa, Japan.
Karuizawa is an upmarket mountain resort at the foot of Mount Asama in Nagano Prefecture. Located at a lofty altitude of roughly 1000 metres, the town provides a pleasant escape from the summer heat. It has been promoted as a mountain resort by Western residents of Japan since the late 1800s, and today many urban elites own a second home there. It is in this exclusive environment that Archikris Design made its international footprint.
The gorgeous hillside resort project utilises the natural sunlight from its floor-to-ceiling glass facade to showcase stunning artwork that sets a stark contrast to the teal-accented furniture. With panoramic views of the splendid natural mountains of Karuizawa, the design company has also designated natural elements of leafy foliage in the design to create a seamless theme of nature on the premises.
With Nison Chan at the helm of Archikris Design, he is the man who insists on perseverance on quality and reliability which is the key to the firm’s success. “I believe that it is our commitment to trustworthiness, punctuality, quality craftsmanship and ability to stay within the budget that is the reason for our success.”
A problem with many interior design projects in Hong Kong is that the entire process involves several parties or, at the very least, a design firm and contractor, Chan offers a one-stop service that includes designers, architects and contractors to deliver a streamlined process. From design brief to completion and handover, his clients enjoy a minimum hassle, care-free service.
The prestigious firm takes pride in its close relationships with clients who keep coming back time and again, with returning clients and referrals making up most of its business.
Archikris’ luxury residential and commercial projects could range anywhere from 1,000 to 50,000 square feet, and amongst them are elegantly architected residentials in areas such as individual houses on the prestigious Middle Gap Road in The Peak, One Beacon Hill in Kowloon Tong district, as well as the prestigious Bamboo Grove on Kennedy Road in Wan Chai.
Middle Gap Road is amongst the most expensive addresses in the world, with prices reaching HK$200,000 per square foot. It is where Hong Kong tycoons and C-suite executives of global conglomerates such as HSBC like to reside.
The Bamboo Grove project entrusted to Archikris was a large-scale rejuvenation project for the prestigious housing estate where Chan and his team refreshed and restored over 100 units for a grand total of
PHILOSOPHY
Quality and punctuality underpin the company’s ethos and premium service that every client is guaranteed.
FAST FACTS
• Archikris Design Group predominantly focuses on sizeable luxury residences with an average size of more than 2,000 square feet. Its work signifies the essence of opulence. • The practice adheres to its core values of integrity, punctuality and budgetary control which contribute to keeping its list of heavyweight clients coming back. • The Archikris team is straight with using high-quality materials from around the globe whilst maintaining price transparency.
This page: Leica headquarters, Carlsberg headquarters, Private residence Middle Gap Rd, Karuizawa resort
Opposite page: Max Mara store
approximately HK$50,000,000.
Most recently, the illustrious design firm was invited by the Hong Kong SAR government for a design project for their offices in Kowloon Bay. Further reiterating the solid reputation that Chan has built and maintained over the years and the trust that even the public sector has come to rely on.
This reputation carries on into the private sector where Archikris was appointed to design the interiors of distinguished luxury fashion label Max Mara’s flagship store as well as the headquarters of erudite camera brand Leica and worldwide beer brand Carlsberg.
When asked what’s ahead for the award-winning design company, Chan promises to continue the best practices that have built the firm’s infallible reputation. “We will continue our commitment to trustworthiness, punctuality, quality craftsmanship and budget consciousness to serve our existing and future clients.
