This is the most remarkably modern McDonald’s we’ve ever seen

December 22, 2015

This McDonald's in Hong Kong is the classiest we've seen so far

Photography by Ross Honeysett

 
McDonald’s in Hong Kong has recently completed a new sleek and sophisticated interior design they’re calling “McDonald’s Next.” We’ve been seeing a number of new interior designs from the fast-food giant in recent years, but this one is probably the most remarkably modern of them all.
 

This McDonald's in Hong Kong is the classiest we've seen so far

Photography by Ross Honeysett

Working together with design firm Landini Associates, they’ve completely transformed everything about what we normally think a McDonald’s looks like.

This McDonald's in Hong Kong is the classiest we've seen so far

Photography by Ross Honeysett

Gone are the red and yellow hard plastic seats and Ronald McDonald, leaving the only recognizable icon in the new space being the golden arches.

This McDonald's in Hong Kong is the classiest we've seen so far

Photography by Ross Honeysett

Artwork has been kept minimal, with simple outlined illustrations, that pay homage to the original cheeseburgers and other iconic products.

This McDonald's in Hong Kong is the classiest we've seen so far

Photography by Ross Honeysett

This McDonald's in Hong Kong is the classiest we've seen so far

Photography by Ross Honeysett

Upon entering the restaurant, you’re able to order and pay for your food, customized to your liking, at one of the touch-screen kiosks.

This McDonald's in Hong Kong is the classiest we've seen so far

Photography by Ross Honeysett

After ordering, you have the option to pick up your food for takeaway orders, or you can have your food brought to the table via table service (after 6pm).

This McDonald's in Hong Kong is the classiest we've seen so far

Photography by Ross Honeysett

This McDonald's in Hong Kong is the classiest we've seen so far

Photography by Ross Honeysett

Unlike other McDonald’s where all of the cooking is done ‘behind-the-scenes’, at this McDonald’s they have the grill on display, available for everyone to see.

This McDonald's in Hong Kong is the classiest we've seen so far

Photography by Ross Honeysett

McCafe is no longer a standalone section, and has been integrated with a cold service bar for salad, desert, drink and food preparation.

This McDonald's in Hong Kong is the classiest we've seen so far

Photography by Ross Honeysett

This McDonald's in Hong Kong is the classiest we've seen so far

Photography by Ross Honeysett

Some of the kitchen is visible through the transparent red glass, allowing customers to see the food preparation.

This McDonald's in Hong Kong is the classiest we've seen so far

Photography by Ross Honeysett

In the dining area of the restaurant, a palette of concrete, glass, stainless steel and oak have been used.

This McDonald's in Hong Kong is the classiest we've seen so far

Photography by Ross Honeysett

New seating types and areas have been designed for families, groups, and individuals, as well as having free WiFi and wireless charging in their tables.

This McDonald's in Hong Kong is the classiest we've seen so far

Photography by Ross Honeysett

Here you can see some of the long communal tables.

This McDonald's in Hong Kong is the classiest we've seen so far

Photography by Ross Honeysett

And smaller ones for more private meetings.

This McDonald's in Hong Kong is the classiest we've seen so far

Photography by Ross Honeysett

A computerized lighting scheme has been included in the design, allowing the lights to be altered throughout the day and night. This calmer, more intimate solution delivers a relaxed night time experience for the diners and a sharper quicker one for the day.

This McDonald's in Hong Kong is the classiest we've seen so far

Photography by Ross Honeysett