{"id":512,"date":"2026-04-03T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/picsura.com\/?p=512"},"modified":"2026-04-03T09:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T09:00:00","slug":"dragon-is-renovation-captures-the-rebirth-of-hong-kongs-romantic-side","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/picsura.com\/?p=512","title":{"rendered":"Dragon-i\u2019s renovation captures \u201cthe rebirth of Hong Kong\u2019s romantic side\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n                <!-- Modern Template --><br \/>\n<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 100px; border: none; display: none;\" data-project-id=\"ji901qTk5OPWLvvl6Wxf\" allowfullscreen=\"false\" allowtransparency=\"\" allow=\"clipboard-read; clipboard-write\" frameborder=\"0\" id=\"ad-auris-iframe\" scrolling=\"no\"><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Coco interior designer Pirajan Leeds turned to the sultry, saturated colors of director Wong Kar-wai&#8217;s film when renovating Hong Kong nightclub Dragon-i.<span id=\"more-2310863\"\/><\/p>\n<p><!-- dezeen_mpu_4 For mobile ad units only --><br \/>\n<!-- \/1224966\/dezeen_mpu_4 --><\/p>\n<p>Founded by Gilbert Yong in 2002, Dragon-i is one of Hong Kong&#8217;s most famous nightlife venues.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"preload-0\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2312177\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" data-lightboximage=\"https:\/\/static.dezeen.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dragon-i-renovation-hong-kong-nightclub-members-club-pirajean-lees-interior-design_dezeen_2364_col_2-scaled.jpg\" data-orientation=\"portrait\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2312177\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dragon-i is one of the most famous nightclubs in Hong Kong<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>London studio Pirajan Leeds worked closely with Yen to transform the venue&#8217;s interior, including adding a members&#8217; club and installing bespoke furniture in the space, designed by the studio and made by Chinese artisans.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our goal from the beginning was to reinvigorate the sexiness and excitement, rawness and rawness of the 1990s and early 1990s,&#8221; said studio co-founder James Leeds. &#8220;For us, this was the idea of \u200b\u200breviving the romantic side of Hong Kong.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"preload-1\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2312176\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" data-lightboximage=\"https:\/\/static.dezeen.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dragon-i-renovation-hong-kong-nightclub-members-club-pirajean-lees-interior-design_dezeen_2364_col_11-1.jpg\" data-orientation=\"landscape\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2312176 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/picsura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1775229941_422_Dragon-is-renovation-captures-the-rebirth-of-Hong-Kongs-romantic-side.jpeg\" alt=\"Dragon-i wood covered DJ booth\" width=\"2364\" height=\"1576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/picsura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1775229941_422_Dragon-is-renovation-captures-the-rebirth-of-Hong-Kongs-romantic-side.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/static.dezeen.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dragon-i-renovation-hong-kong-nightclub-members-club-pirajean-lees-interior-design_dezeen_2364_col_11-1-1704x1136.jpg 2x\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2312176\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pirajan Leeds renovates venue with bespoke details<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When visualizing the interior, Leeds and co-founder Clemence Pirajan were informed by the film&#8217;s vibrant cinematography by Hong Kong director Wong, whose credits include the colorful 2000 romance drama &#8220;In the Mood for Love.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/1224966\/dezeen_mpu_5 --><\/p>\n<p>The pair reconfigured the nightclub&#8217;s layout, with a central marble-topped bar adorned with a glittering glass-brick drinks cabinet.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"preload-2\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2312179\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" data-lightboximage=\"https:\/\/static.dezeen.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dragon-i-renovation-hong-kong-nightclub-members-club-pirajean-lees-interior-design_dezeen_2364_col_5.jpg\" data-orientation=\"landscape\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2312179 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/picsura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1775229941_72_Dragon-is-renovation-captures-the-rebirth-of-Hong-Kongs-romantic-side.jpeg\" alt=\"floor to ceiling mirror panel\" width=\"2364\" height=\"1184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/picsura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1775229941_72_Dragon-is-renovation-captures-the-rebirth-of-Hong-Kongs-romantic-side.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/static.dezeen.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dragon-i-renovation-hong-kong-nightclub-members-club-pirajean-lees-interior-design_dezeen_2364_col_5-1704x853.jpg 2x\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2312179\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nightclub bathrooms feature intentionally disorienting floor-to-ceiling mirrors.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Swirled wood panels frame the DJ booth and provide a textured backdrop for the sound system&#8217;s handcrafted speakers, and the banquette is finished in silver leather.<\/p>\n<p>The entire dimly lit interior design features a meticulous architectural frame, which the designer described as mimicking the &#8220;memories of a great night&#8221; captured in individual snapshots.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Everything was very cinematic,&#8221; Pirajan told Dezeen. \u201cWe wanted to guide people through their experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"preload-3\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2312180\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" data-lightboximage=\"https:\/\/static.dezeen.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dragon-i-renovation-hong-kong-nightclub-members-club-pirajean-lees-interior-design_dezeen_2364_col_6-scaled.jpg\" data-orientation=\"portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2312180 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/picsura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1775229941_124_Dragon-is-renovation-captures-the-rebirth-of-Hong-Kongs-romantic-side.jpeg\" alt=\"The walls of the seating area are covered with textiles\" width=\"1989\" height=\"2364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/picsura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1775229941_124_Dragon-is-renovation-captures-the-rebirth-of-Hong-Kongs-romantic-side.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/static.dezeen.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dragon-i-renovation-hong-kong-nightclub-members-club-pirajean-lees-interior-design_dezeen_2364_col_6-1704x2025.jpg 2x\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1989px) 100vw, 1989px\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2312180\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Decadent materials were chosen that appeal to the intense senses.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The bathroom features more frames covered in intentionally disorienting floor-to-ceiling mirrored panels. The large cubicle was finished entirely in stainless steel and illuminated by a single pink light.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re still working on getting a DJ in that bathroom,&#8221; Leeds joked.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"preload-4\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2312181\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" data-lightboximage=\"https:\/\/static.dezeen.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dragon-i-renovation-hong-kong-nightclub-members-club-pirajean-lees-interior-design_dezeen_2364_col_3.jpg\" data-orientation=\"landscape\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2312181 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/picsura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1775229941_126_Dragon-is-renovation-captures-the-rebirth-of-Hong-Kongs-romantic-side.jpeg\" alt=\"listening bar\" width=\"2364\" height=\"2076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/picsura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1775229941_126_Dragon-is-renovation-captures-the-rebirth-of-Hong-Kongs-romantic-side.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/static.dezeen.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dragon-i-renovation-hong-kong-nightclub-members-club-pirajean-lees-interior-design_dezeen_2364_col_3-1704x1496.jpg 2x\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2312181\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The adjacent members&#8217; club also has a listening bar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The decadent materials were chosen by the designers to appeal to a strong sense, as they felt appropriate for a music-centric venue. This included an impressive selection of Chinese marble, the likes of which the duo had never worked with before.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Some are pink, some are acid green, and some have amazing egg-like masses,&#8221; Pirajan said.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"preload-5\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2312185\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" data-lightboximage=\"https:\/\/static.dezeen.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dragon-i-renovation-hong-kong-nightclub-members-club-pirajean-lees-interior-design_dezeen_2364_col_11-2-scaled.jpg\" data-orientation=\"portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2312185 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/picsura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1775229941_491_Dragon-is-renovation-captures-the-rebirth-of-Hong-Kongs-romantic-side.jpeg\" alt=\"Decadent materials inside the members club\" width=\"1953\" height=\"2364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/picsura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1775229941_491_Dragon-is-renovation-captures-the-rebirth-of-Hong-Kongs-romantic-side.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/static.dezeen.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dragon-i-renovation-hong-kong-nightclub-members-club-pirajean-lees-interior-design_dezeen_2364_col_11-2-1704x2063.jpg 2x\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1953px) 100vw, 1953px\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2312185\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The entire project is characterized by low lighting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The members-only club is located adjacent to the nightclub in a former restaurant and was designed to balance the theatrical feel of the nightclub with an intimate, homely atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>This space includes a listening bar where guests can enjoy a wide selection of Yeung&#8217;s personal records. These records are stored on oversized shelves built behind the perforated DJ booth.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"related-in-article-wrapper\" id=\"recommended-item-single-story\">\n<article class=\"related-in-article\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Can this image be in the exclude lightbox list? --><img width=\"191\" height=\"191\" src=\"https:\/\/picsura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dragon-is-renovation-captures-the-rebirth-of-Hong-Kongs-romantic-side.jpg\" class=\"excludeLightbox wp-post-image\" alt=\"Peckham Palais Nightclub\" decoding=\"async\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/picsura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dragon-is-renovation-captures-the-rebirth-of-Hong-Kongs-romantic-side.jpg 191w, https:\/\/static.dezeen.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/peckham-palais-nightclub-nikjoo_dezeen_2364_sq2_2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.dezeen.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/peckham-palais-nightclub-nikjoo_dezeen_2364_sq2_2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/static.dezeen.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/peckham-palais-nightclub-nikjoo_dezeen_2364_sq2_2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/static.dezeen.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/peckham-palais-nightclub-nikjoo_dezeen_2364_sq2_2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/static.dezeen.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/peckham-palais-nightclub-nikjoo_dezeen_2364_sq2_2-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/static.dezeen.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/peckham-palais-nightclub-nikjoo_dezeen_2364_sq2_2-411x411.jpg 411w, https:\/\/static.dezeen.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/peckham-palais-nightclub-nikjoo_dezeen_2364_sq2_2-822x822.jpg 822w, https:\/\/static.dezeen.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/peckham-palais-nightclub-nikjoo_dezeen_2364_sq2_2-1233x1233.jpg 1233w, https:\/\/static.dezeen.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/peckham-palais-nightclub-nikjoo_dezeen_2364_sq2_2-852x852.jpg 852w, https:\/\/static.dezeen.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/peckham-palais-nightclub-nikjoo_dezeen_2364_sq2_2-213x213.jpg 213w, https:\/\/static.dezeen.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/peckham-palais-nightclub-nikjoo_dezeen_2364_sq2_2-1704x1704.jpg 1704w, https:\/\/static.dezeen.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/peckham-palais-nightclub-nikjoo_dezeen_2364_sq2_2-240x240.jpg 240w, https:\/\/static.dezeen.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/peckham-palais-nightclub-nikjoo_dezeen_2364_sq2_2.jpg 2364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Peckham Palais nightclub reopens with &#8216;layered, atmospheric&#8217; interior<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/aside>\n<p>A central &#8220;library&#8221; was located in the center of the bar and was furnished with back-to-back sofas upholstered in plush velvet. A green banquette snakes into the corner of the room, and textile-covered walls soften the acoustics.<\/p>\n<p>The game room is located next to the listening bar and is designed to be as immersive as the rest of the venue. The outdoor terrace offers moments of rest.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"preload-6\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2312189\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" data-lightboximage=\"https:\/\/static.dezeen.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dragon-i-renovation-hong-kong-nightclub-members-club-pirajean-lees-interior-design_dezeen_2364_col_31-scaled.jpg\" data-orientation=\"portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2312189 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/picsura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1775229941_1_Dragon-is-renovation-captures-the-rebirth-of-Hong-Kongs-romantic-side.jpeg\" alt=\"Green chaise lounge inside Dragon-i\" width=\"1755\" height=\"2364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/picsura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1775229941_1_Dragon-is-renovation-captures-the-rebirth-of-Hong-Kongs-romantic-side.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/static.dezeen.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dragon-i-renovation-hong-kong-nightclub-members-club-pirajean-lees-interior-design_dezeen_2364_col_31-1704x2296.jpg 2x\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1755px) 100vw, 1755px\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2312189\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A green chaise lounge snakes around the corner of the listening bar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Dragon-i epitomizes the Dezeen Awards-nominated studio&#8217;s &#8220;highly detailed&#8221;, story-driven approach.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The spirit of the project was freedom, fun, and not taking ourselves too seriously,&#8221; Pirajan said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a club of really interesting and quirky creators,\u201d she added. &#8220;We didn&#8217;t limit ourselves in terms of where this wild character would stop.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"preload-7\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2312187\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" data-lightboximage=\"https:\/\/static.dezeen.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dragon-i-renovation-hong-kong-nightclub-members-club-pirajean-lees-interior-design_dezeen_2364_col_27-scaled.jpg\" data-orientation=\"portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2312187 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/picsura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1775229941_410_Dragon-is-renovation-captures-the-rebirth-of-Hong-Kongs-romantic-side.jpeg\" alt=\"Piragene Leeds interior, Hong Kong\" width=\"2040\" height=\"2364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/picsura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1775229941_410_Dragon-is-renovation-captures-the-rebirth-of-Hong-Kongs-romantic-side.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/static.dezeen.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dragon-i-renovation-hong-kong-nightclub-members-club-pirajean-lees-interior-design_dezeen_2364_col_27-1704x1975.jpg 2x\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2040px) 100vw, 2040px\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2312187\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pirajean Lees is known for his &#8216;very detailed&#8217; approach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s a bit of a mess,&#8221; Leeds added. \u201cIt\u2019s just the madness and insanity of the streets of Hong Kong.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Piragene Leeds is known for the interior design of the members&#8217; space at North London nightclub Coco, and has also worked on other restaurants in the city, including central sushi spot Kioku and Mayfair&#8217;s 20 Berkeley.<\/p>\n<p><em>Photographed by Edmond Leon.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>  <br \/>#Dragonis #renovation #captures #rebirth #Hong #Kongs #romantic #side<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Coco interior designer Pirajan Leeds turned to the sultry, saturated colors of director Wong Kar-wai&#8217;s film when renovating Hong Kong nightclub Dragon-i. Founded by Gilbert Yong in 2002, Dragon-i is one of Hong Kong&#8217;s most famous nightlife venues. Dragon-i is one of the most famous nightclubs in Hong Kong London studio Pirajan Leeds worked closely &#8230; <a title=\"Dragon-i\u2019s renovation captures \u201cthe rebirth of Hong Kong\u2019s romantic side\u201d\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/picsura.com\/?p=512\" aria-label=\"Read more about Dragon-i\u2019s renovation captures \u201cthe rebirth of Hong Kong\u2019s romantic side\u201d\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":513,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[502,1],"tags":[711,710,713,701,714,707,705,703,704,712,702,715,708,709,716,706],"class_list":["post-512","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-arts-design","category-general","tag-captures","tag-dragonis","tag-hong","tag-hong-kong","tag-kongs","tag-listening-bar","tag-members-club","tag-mirror","tag-night-club","tag-rebirth","tag-renovation","tag-romantic","tag-section-all","tag-section-interior","tag-side","tag-they-hack-what-you-read"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/picsura.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/512","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/picsura.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/picsura.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/picsura.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/picsura.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=512"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/picsura.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/512\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/picsura.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/513"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/picsura.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=512"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/picsura.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=512"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/picsura.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=512"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}