Club Anonymous

Type: Private Club
Location: Hong Kong
Size: 6,000sqft
Completion: end of 2024

Hidden Haven

Club Anonymous is a discreet members’ club that fosters intimate connections among a select circle of like-minded individuals in an atmosphere of profound privacy and casual elegance.

Entry is through an unmarked black steel door into a minimalist vaulted lobby with a single porthole window, a quiet hint at the hidden space beyond. This compressed, austere tunnel acts as a threshold, giving members a moment to leave behind the noise and rush of the city and step into calm anticipation.

The heart of the club unfolds in the main living room and bar, centred around a large modular sofa setup that encourages spontaneous gatherings, old friendships renewed, and new ones kindled. The design celebrates the raw honesty of exposed concrete beams and unfinished surfaces, balanced by a contemporary clear glass chandelier. This mix of rough texture and refined lighting highlights the materials’ natural character while adding a sense of lightness.

Adjacent, the Sun Lounge provides a cocoon-like retreat for solitary reflection or quiet conversation over coffee or cocktails. A central fireplace frames the view to the terrace, drawing the eye outward. Encircled by marble-arched windows and doors, the room is clad in warm travertine and reclaimed wood beams. The space is softened by farmhouse pendant lights, plush cloud-like sofas with faux fur throws, and the warm glow of many candles, all combining to create an enveloping, intimate space that encourages lingering.

Next to the Sun Lounge lies the Private Dining Room, a deliberate shift in mood. Matte black walls and an antique mirrored ceiling generate dramatic depth and infinity, accentuating sleek marble arches and a modern chandelier. The Dining Room has bold contrast with the adjoining cosiness heightens sensory focus on the culinary experience, making banquets feel more immersive and flavourful.

At the centre of the club, an interior courtyard was created to address the challenge of dark and deep interior areas. Surrounded on three sides by function rooms and a cooking studio, it features an artificial skylight that provides even and soft light over hanging plants. The dynamic marble flooring pattern ties the space together visually. The courtyard acts as a central gathering spot, a bright, open area where members can mingle, chat casually, or relax after classes and events, bringing a refreshing sense of nature and energy into the club.

Throughout Club Anonymous, the design uses clear contrasts and small surprises to keep things interesting. Raw materials next to polished finishes, tight spaces opening into larger ones, quiet corners alongside social areas. It is a place where members can feel excited by the atmosphere or simply unwind however they like.

In this private, tucked away spot in Hong Kong, the club is more than a venue. It is a welcoming haven that encourages genuine connections and true relaxation.