Office Interior Design Hong Kong

Office fit-out cost varies with finish level and scope. The main drivers are the finish tier (a standard finish of paint, carpet, and open-plan workstations sits at the lower end; mid-tier adds meeting-room acoustics, a branded wall, and a large boardroom table; high-tier covers executive floors, imported wood, integrated AV, and smart lighting), and the use type, since retail and F&B require additional licensing and mechanical work. We provide a tailored quotation after a consultation and site survey.

Most Hong Kong office fit-outs require General Building Plans (GBP) submitted to the Buildings Department (BD), F.S.251 / F.S.272 forms submitted to the Fire Services Department (FSD), and sign-off by a Registered Authorised Person (AP) or Registered Structural Engineer (RSE). Electrical modifications also require a Registered Electrical Worker (REW) for WR1 / WR2. Artwill coordinates the full statutory package through our external AP and RSE consultants and our in-house REW, filing directly on your behalf, so the owner does not handle the submissions themselves.

A typical 5,000 sqft Grade-A CAT B office project takes 12 to 16 weeks from brief to handover: 2 to 3 weeks brief and concept, 4 to 7 weeks design development with statutory submissions in parallel, 6 to 8 weeks build, 1 to 2 weeks snagging and move-in. BD approval typically takes 6 to 10 weeks, so early submission is critical. Smaller offices (1,000 to 2,000 sqft) without complex submissions can compress to 8 to 10 weeks.

The traditional 'design firm plus build firm' model has the designer document the project, then tender to a contractor, with the owner signing two separate contracts and responsibility shifting between the two. Design-and-build collapses design, statutory submissions, construction, FF&E procurement, and handover into a single firm and contract, one accountability point. Artwill is a design-and-build firm and also offers design-only or project-management-only engagements when the client prefers.

CAT A is the landlord's responsibility: base ceiling, main HVAC, fire sprinkler network, washrooms, lift lobby finishes. CAT B is the tenant's responsibility: partitions, workstations, meeting rooms, branded reception, carpet, office furniture, AV equipment. At lease negotiation, confirm the landlord's CAT A handover standard (for example 'shell' vs 'CAT A finished'); this directly affects CAT B budget.

Yes, but in phases. Common approaches: complete CAT B on a new floor first, then migrate teams in batches (the 'backfill move'); or stage the existing floor zone by zone, sealing 30 to 50 percent of the floor at any time with staff concentrated in the unaffected area. Artwill has handled phased fit-outs in Central, Wan Chai, and Kowloon Bay. Phased work adds 10 to 15 percent programme time and requires careful noise-window scheduling.

Artwill CAT B fit-outs carry 12 months of workmanship warranty covering our own installation work (partitions, joinery, paint, carpet, lighting positioning). Third-party products (office furniture, AV equipment, HVAC control systems) follow the manufacturer's warranty period, with Artwill assisting with claims and repair coordination. Common warranty items: joinery seam contraction, lamp replacement, carpet touch-ups, branded wall dust cleaning.

The three sectors differ mainly in licensing and mechanical requirements. Retail involves signage approval and shopping-mall landlord guidelines. F&B requires FEHD restaurant licensing, grease trap, kitchen exhaust, gas supply, and stricter FSD requirements. Hospitality must meet hotel ordinance rules and guest-room acoustic standards. Artwill has project experience across all four sectors (office, retail, F&B, hospitality); the same team handles design and construction, avoiding coordination gaps between subcontractors and licensing consultants.