Basehall Brings Together Hong Kong’s Top Artisanal Vendors Under One Roof

Basehall brings together Hong Kong’s top artisanal vendors under one roof, highlighting Hong Kong’s heritage, food and social vibrancy. Its elevated experience makes a departure from the typical food hall. 

BaseHall is located in the basement of Jardine House, a 1972 skyscraper famously covered in porthole windows. The client requested the design pay homage to the building’s heritage; it does so through the choice of materials, colour and custom lighting. 

The entrance is framed by traditional shop gates,and has moveable cashier carts with terrazzo vinyl surfaces and portal frames for signage. Split across two levels, the food hall has two distinct identities – the bright, open and lively ‘market courtyard’, and the warmer and more intimate ‘upper bar’. In the market courtyard the vendor façade is lined with rounded oak battens and hairline stainless steel window frames, with a curved canopy highlighting each vendor. This main area is designed to be dynamic and flexible, allowing for live events with flexible custom furniture and a moveable DJ booth.

The upper bar area is lined with green rounded batten wall panelling, the floor paved with custom handmade tiles, while a lacquered panelled ceiling holds custom lights which add to the intimacy of the space. The focal point is the dusty pink bar topped with reused marble, and with custom lighting and bespoke brass detailing. 

Project Information

Architect: Linehouse