Oft Interiors Ltd. drew inspiration for Stella Voyage from the idea of a spacecraft that offers different kinds of experiences. The design team used sharp and clear black and white tones in the ticket box lobby, reassembling futuristic cyber images. The addition of grilles features and light troughs on the ceiling creates the sensation of being on board a spaceship.
As customers move closer to the theatres, the interior design gradually transitions to a higher ratio of black materials, culminating in a completely grey and black theme inside the theatres. Geometric blocks with wall lights signal to audiences that their trip to the universe has begun. This unique approach sets Stella Voyage apart from other cinema designs.
The design was realized using fixtures with gloss-finished masonry in several colours and streamline forms. The brightness and contrast of these elements present the perceptiveness and creativity of the future world. White and black marble finishes are applied throughout the ticket box counter, walls, and floor to create contrast and brightness, as well as guide the flow of movement.
Technical specifications of the design include marble flooring patterns that serve as guidelines for customer movement. Interlocking curvy lanes of black and white marbles form tracks for customers to follow, leading them to different areas inside the cinema. These tracks also form concentric circles where customers can gather and wait, creating a mini plaza effect.
The project was completed in 2016 in Shenzhen, China. The design team included CM Jao, Ken Cheung, and Frankie Chao. Stella Voyage was awarded Silver in the A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award in 2017, a testament to its outstanding design and innovation.
In conclusion, Stella Voyage by Oft Interiors Ltd. is a groundbreaking cinema design that takes audiences on a unique space journey. Its innovative use of materials, colours, and forms, combined with its technical excellence, has earned it international recognition and acclaim. This design is a shining example of how creativity and innovation can transform public spaces and create unforgettable experiences.
Project Designers: Oft Interiors Ltd.
Image Credits: Nathaniel McMahon
Project Team Members: CM Jao
Ken Cheung
Frankie Chao
Project Name: Stella Voyage
Project Client: Oft Interiors Ltd.