For an international city at pace with the world’s best, Hong Kong was missing an internationally recognized home of comedy. Extruded high above the bustling Hong Kong streets, The Riff is a comedy centric space established to provide its patrons with a world-class venue, with the sole aim to entertain.
The design team realized the importance of creating a sense of comfort and cosiness, within what was essentially a hard, glazed concrete shell. An urban city can be hectic and intense place to live, so the venue had to be a softer and inviting experience. The blue-hued, monotone entrance acts as a mediator, transporting visitors from the city below and allowing a sense of pause before entry.