Wako Sake Labo

Wako Sake Labo is an Atelier E hospitality project — shaped by the RARE principle, material honesty, and a sequential journey-of-discovery spatial experience.

Client: Wako Sake Labo · Year: 2020 · Location: Hong Kong

Challenge

Create a distinctive hospitality environment for Wako Sake Labo that balances brand narrative, operational needs, and refined detailing without stylistic noise.

RARE application

Redefinition of the default brief into a clearer experiential problem; Adaptation to site, brand, and operational constraints; Representation of client identity through material and light; Elimination of excess so the journey of discovery stays legible.

Material story

Material choices prioritise honesty and provenance — timber, stone, metal, and crafted junctions that support both guest experience and long-term use.

Outcome

A completed interior for Wako Sake Labo that embodies Atelier E’s craft-led approach and extends the studio’s portfolio across hospitality, residential, and commercial work.

Project FAQ

Who designed Wako Sake Labo?

Atelier E, the Hong Kong architecture and interior design studio founded by Enoch Hui, designed Wako Sake Labo.