The brief was to turn a heritage listed former police headquarters into a moody two-story Chinese restaurant with extensive outdoor dining.

The concept brought together the history of the heritage-listed former police headquarters along with cues from Stanley’s namesake, Hong Kong’s Stanley Bay, which itself boasts a rich history dating back to its days as a British outpost.

The overall space is divided into three experiences which leads the guest from the least formal outdoor dining area to an enveloping and more classic dining room.

The ground floor features a handcrafted rattan ceiling, bamboo fretwork-lined walls and banquettes covered in bespoke fabric – all touches that pay homage to traditional Chinese design. Upstairs, the hand painted circular bar acts as a focal point amidst the rooms moody aesthetic – emerald green dark wall, walnut timber panelling and parquetry floorboards. Whilst the hidden private-dining room features a hand-painted mural and intricate wall panelling, creating an intimate dining experience.