Studio X delivered L’Occitane’s Asia headquarters, shifting from a siloed office to a spacious open-plan workplace.
A 27,000 sqft fit-out across two levels at K11 Atelier, North Point — designed to bring L'Occitane's Asia Group under one roof and give a global beauty brand an HQ worthy of its position.
Process
Pre-Concept
Concept Design
Schematic Design
Detail Design
Tender Documentation
Tender Management
Construction Support
Post-Completion Review
L'Occitane's Asia headquarters at K11 Atelier accommodates the core L'Occitane brand alongside four subsidiary fashion and cosmetics labels within the wider L'Occitane Asia Group. The brief demanded a workplace that could absorb a complex departmental structure and diverse workflow — while feeling cohesive, open, and genuinely reflective of the brands it houses.
The design features open-plan work settings, collaborative zones, a full meeting suite, training facilities, a large communal pantry, and a dedicated product showroom. Studio X carried out extensive test-fitting to resolve the competing space demands of multiple business units within a fixed floor plate — working to a tight budget without compromising on the quality of the outcome. The project completed in Q4 2019 within the newly developed K11 Atelier tower in North Point, Hong Kong.
The reception lobby anchors the workplace, combining reception, informal seating, and collaboration spaces within a generous open-plan environment.
Feature boardroom positioned directly opposite the main arrival and across from reception, forming a focal point within the workplace.
View across the arrival space, with the pantry bar positioned to the right and the feature boardroom beyond.
Arrival space with informal seating, where L’Occitane’s signature brand colours are used sparingly as accents.
Felt-clad reception desk with vertical panelling set against an embossed acoustic felt back wall featuring the Groupe L’Occitane identity.
Feature boardroom overlooking the arrival space, enclosed in glass to maintain visual connection.
Large pantry and breakout space designed for informal meetings, shared meals, and staff gatherings.
The workplace was designed to meet the expectations of a regional headquarters, with a strong focus on staff wellbeing, flexibility, and collaborative working.
(Approach)The brief required us to mesh multiple departments and workflows, into a 27,000 sqft space split over two floors. We used openness as the organising principle.
Progress
A record of the project as it developed on site, capturing key moments as the design took shape.
AV testing within the meeting suite.
Mid-construction view of the workplace during fit-out, with joinery and architectural elements being installed.
The custom artwork evoking Provence within the pantry dining room.
Roco Wong
Regional Store Development Director
L'Occitane
It has been a great pleasure working with Rufus and his team. Their insightful and intelligent design solutions have helped to resolve many core issues we had to face.
We could not have asked for a better design partner.
Perspective study exploring the spatial composition of the arrival area, including reception, pantry bar, and feature boardroom.
A plan of the main floorplate.
A design intent drawing showing the feature reception desk.
The design organised the working environment around clear circulation, open work areas, meeting rooms, and shared spaces; all organised to support both focused day-to-day work and collaboration across teams.
The completed workplace brings together open working floors, meeting suites, and shared social spaces within a clear and carefully structured plan.
Designed to meet the expectations of a regional headquarters, the scheme prioritises flexibility, collaboration, and the day-to-day experience of staff, creating a contemporary workplace that supports both focused work and informal interaction.
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