AB Concept is an international interior design and architecture studio founded in 1999 by Ed Ng and Terence Ngan. The studio's unique design approach draws similarities to how a chef develops a recipe, exploring local culture and experimenting with tastes and skills. This approach results in bespoke experiences through narrative-driven interiors with meticulous attention to detail, creating moments that matter in luxury environments across the hospitality, commercial, and residential sectors.
In the heart of a city where 2,000 years of history blend seamlessly with modernity, the newly opened Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at Hangzhou Centre introduces Song Chinese restaurant, a Lobby Lounge and an All-Day Dining restaurant, all exquisitely designed by the internationally renowned design studio, AB Concept.
The hotel’s design is a modern interpretation of classic Chinese aesthetics, featuring high ceilings, abundant natural light and panoramic views, with AB Concept meticulously crafting the major public and dining areas.
Song Chinese Restaurant combines traditional Chinese elements with contemporary design, offering an immersive dining experience that celebrates culture and nature.
Upon entering, guests are greeted by a striking green embroidered screen symbolising the Chinese knot and hinting at the greenery of a traditional tea banquet. This screen, paired with a water-veil silk door frame, sets the tone for an ambience where tradition meets the tranquillity of nature. Lantern walls further enhance the harmonious blend of traditional and natural elements.
The Charm All-Day Dining restaurant provides an elegant gathering space with blue-green tones, natural hues and golden accents that evoke lakeside tranquillity and the golden hues of autumn. Rich dark wood, marble tables and floors add sophistication, while green potted plants provide a vibrant contrast. This harmonious palette complements a display of culinary craftsmanship where chefs prepare fresh ingredients for hot pots in a convivial dining setting. The restaurant’s layered textures and careful interplay of materials and colours speak to subtle luxury, offering guests a unique and refined dining experience.