Lesprit Cafe

Restaurant for Gen Interior Design

This is a rebirth project of Lesprit cafe. Clean lines, cement texture and the matching of high color saturation, show the resilience of the client in restarting his business. Dark color tone, which relates to the building exterior, is used to present a calm atmosphere and unity. The unique interior lighting attracts passersby; Meeting the budget of the client, furniture from the 1st store is used, meanwhile preserving the sense of connection between the customers and the orginal store.

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Unique Properties

Using the space decoration of the first shop, which is the installation art of clouds, spiritually indicates the idea of dream. Not only emphasizes the visual effect, but also represents the hard work of the client and his persistence in using good ingredients. Considering the functionality, space atmosphere and budget, the rail lighting, previous cafe element is applied on the bar design. The dining area which faces windows, allows customers to admire outdoor scenery or walk around leisurely.

Tags

morden, cafe, flat marble, matt brass, tile flooring

Production Technology

Due to the cafe is positioned as medium to high price consumption and the customer base is 30-60 years old with a certain income and spending ability, the design is based on a stable atmosphere. The designer has used flat marble, matt brass, black and white tile flooring to present an atmosphere of carm, warm yet stylish. Laminated board is also used for easy maintenance. The furniture used in the first store is also applied into this space to reduce cost and preserve consistent style.

Design Challenge

The main challenge is the budget constraint. With aesthetic expression of the anticipated space atmoshpere, the budget is controlled via the use of hardware and software from the 1st store, like hanging display cabinets, guest tables, dining chairs, etc. How to avoid waste of space, smoothen the work flow, optimize the manpower time are the major topics. They are solved via continuous practices of the space flow. Large tungsten filament bulbs are used in the interior to attract the passersby.

Project Duration

The project is located in central west district of Tainan City, Taiwan and completed in May, 2017.

Operation Flow

Other than extending the color tone of the building exterior into the interior, the impressive big blue door element from the 1st store is added into the interior space of this project, creating a sense of inheritance. Realizing a calm base tone, it emphasizes on simplicity and the sense of complementary aesthetics between the main theme and decorations, and uses small spotlights and situational lightings to present pleasant tranquility.

Research

The designers and their client have mutual anticipation of stability and spiritual balance for this project. Considering meal price positioning, customer base, etc. dark tones are used presenting a calm atmosphere, strong personality via clean lines, cement texture and the matching of high color saturation, show the resilience of the client. Elements from the 1st store and the entrepreneurial spirit of the client are inherited, add a sense of familiarity to the customers.

Inspiration

The designer is appointed by the client who has spent 5 years of preparation to establish a cafe. Despite the operation of the 1st cafe is not ideal, the client has decided to restart the project by setting up a 2nd cafe. This project is born via the combination of various elements including the consideration for the characteristics of the customers, the meals served as well as the customers impression of the 1st cafe, extending the building appearance while unifying the overall visual sense.

Image Credits

LEO DAI

Project Overview

Lesprit Cafe Restaurant has been a Silver winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2019 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.

Silver Recognition

Tung Chieh Chen, Chun Hsiao Chou was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2020, a testament to excellence of their work Lesprit Cafe Restaurant.

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