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The Tree Restaurant

The Tree

The Tree is a restaurant interior located in a shopping mall in Shenyang, China, covering 380 square meters. The ceiling is formed into a cloud sea made of pure white glass fibers, which appears undulating and soft. A large tree stands at the center of the space, and dozens of plants divide the functions and guide the walking route. Lighting simulates natural light so that the plants receive enough energy in a cold northern climate. A mirror at the meeting of ceiling and wall extends the cloud surface. Materials include a herringbone floor, fireproof membrane and granitic plaster.

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My home Steak Restaurant

My home Steak

My Home Steak is a buffet restaurant interior located in Zhonghe District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. The project covers 1,000 square meters, divided into five seating sections. The concept is an indoor forest, formed with forest printing, plants and the repeated shape of a house. Five roof shaped wooden frames outline an arcade above the self service bar. The facade is built with recyclable wood wool cement boards. Marble, iron parts, glass and hand laid ceramic tiles complete the space. The design brings nature and a feeling of home to an industrial district.

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Kaleidoscope Restaurant

Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope is a restaurant interior design covering 200 square meters in Taipei, Taiwan. The facade concept is based on a kaleidoscope and presents irregular geometric figures in walnut veneer and laminate sheet with a concrete pattern. Eco-friendly plaster is applied to the walls and ceiling with a trowel finish to create irregular lines. Three fixed steel columns of the former metal house are concealed by arc forms that echo the facade. A hand-drawn painting of a warrior holding a wine bottle marks the main wall, and old southern pine lumber is kept.

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Xiabu Xiabu Restaurant

Xiabu Xiabu

Xiabu Xiabu is a restaurant interior located in Beijing and covering 397 square meters. The rectangular space is shaped as a symbol of the galaxy, using circles and the elements of point, line and plane. A high bar counter represents the sun, the round seating area suggests the earth, and the seasoning platform stands for the moon. The plan is divided into open, semi-open and private dining zones. Three lighting systems for day, sunset and night change the mood of the room. Materials include terrazzo, fireproof board, latex paint and artificial stone.

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The Kungfu Froggy Restaurant

The Kungfu Froggy

The Kungfu Froggy is a restaurant interior covering 300 square meters. The design is based on the concept of a traditional garden. Bamboo and stone are combined with modern materials such as glass, terrazzo and chrome-plated stainless steel. Large floor-to-ceiling glass panels divide the space, and metal elements are placed between them. Partitions near the entrance have a glossy surface with a texture that recalls fish scales. A frog form marks the entrance and supports the brand image. Smooth circulation lines link the dining areas and serve different dining needs.

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Rosefinch Hot Pot Restaurant

Rosefinch Hot Pot

Rosefinch Hot Pot is a restaurant interior of 400 square meters located inside a shopping mall. The facade is 50 meters long and follows a flowing curved form that recalls a range of low hills. Horizontal and vertical structural elements replace the usual box shape, and the arcs extend the space in the lengthwise direction. The reception area at the main entrance repeats the same flowing form, and the lighting suggests cloud around a hillside. Materials include black titanium stainless steel, rippled mirror stainless steel, terrazzo, marble, jade, brass, wood and leather.

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Mecha Uma Restaurant

Mecha Uma

Mecha Uma is a restaurant interior designed as a culinary performance venue in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Metro Manila. The 64 square meter space serves creative Japanese cuisine to two sets of ten guests each night. A counter surrounds the open kitchen, and seating is arranged so that the chef and the guests meet at the same level while each dish is introduced. The material theme is raw, with concrete, steel, copper, glass and wood. A light sculptural cloud hovers above the kitchen, recalling a thought cloud drawn in comic books.

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Yaki Gentle Restaurant

Yaki Gentle

Yaki Gentle is a grill restaurant in Taipei. The interior recalls a European opera house through winding pathways, curved walls, arched doorways, high ceilings and red curtains. Theater-style booths line both sides, while the central area remains open for a spacious feeling. Symmetrical and asymmetrical elements create visual balance within a Victorian inspired framework. Materials include decorative high pressure laminate with a marble effect, molding, woodwork, water based paints and PVC flooring. Downdraft vents hidden under the raised floor remove smoke and odors.

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Dongli Restaurant

Dongli

Dongli is a restaurant interior located within a commercial complex in Chongqing, China. The project covers 1270 square meters on two floors. Geometric forms and a minimalist approach are used to recall the mountains and rivers of the surrounding region. A sculptural spiral staircase rises from a raised part of the ground floor and connects the two levels. A two-story corridor is arranged around a central courtyard, so views remain open between the floors. The main materials are black and green marble, white artificial stone, wood flooring, silver mirror and stainless steel.

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May Cuisine Restaurant

May Cuisine

May Cuisine is a restaurant interior design located in Yangzhou, China. The space covers 290 square meters. Geometric blocks, interspersing and array techniques are used to create an artistic atmosphere. A tall volume at the core of the plan uses a vertical structure to balance the spatial rhythm. The bar volume is enlarged, and refined metal is set against coarse cement to create contrast. Red, drawn from ripe bayberry, sets the main tone. Materials include floor paint, stainless steel, glass, fabric, steel plate and terrazzo.

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George's Restaurant

George's

Doors at the entrance open to a space of intense bright red. Tinted glass screens offer a sense of privacy. There are two areas: a main dining hall and a VIP lounge. The main hall is bright, with a self-service corner against a white stone wall in a wavy pattern. A ripple metal sculpture hangs from the ceiling. On the far right is the VIP lounge which has soft lighting and a cozy ambiance, with a living room and a dining corner partitioned by Andy Warhol's 'Marilyn Monroe' metal curtain. Overall, the artwork and decor showcase a contemporary and artistic vibe.

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Dragon Restaurant

Dragon

Dragon is a restaurant interior located inside a financial technology office building in Beijing. The design covers 2500 square meters and seeks a calm atmosphere based on natural elements. A main challenge was that 80 percent of the dining space lies underground and receives no natural light. Nature is therefore simulated. A waterfall and a pool are formed in cast concrete with digital technology, and copper ducklings appear to swim on the surface. Private dining rooms recall the shape of a valley, with plants and seasons, and simulated light supports these enclosed areas.

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