Umami Luring

Restaurant for Nong Mu Design Engineering Company

The design team uses classical elements and transforms with modern techniques, thus shines splendidly of neo-retro integration. This project is a hotpot restaurant located at the corner of downtown. The appearance of the transparent glasses on the first floor are decorated with semicircle-shape tiles. Not only correspond the kiln temperature of the hand-made tiles to the fire element of the pot but also block out the chaotic view of the parking lot across the street. Fresh ingredients perfectly accompanied with natural construction materials, hence set up favorable dining atmosphere.

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Unique Properties

This project is a hotpot restaurant located at the corner of downtown. It exploits classical elements and transforms with modern techniques, thus shines splendidly of neo-retro integration.

Tags

Hotpot, Restaurant, Kaohsiung, Shadow, Classical, Modern

Production Technology

The entrance and the counter cast layered visual effect. The left facade continues the tile kiln image. Using sandy brown as the base hue, and frame planks to conceal the distributing box. Varnished Italian special paint, brings out the rusty texture and diversified light and shadow.

Design Challenge

Demolished the original staircase structure of the building to increase the space scale and further to achieve the smooth flow and spacious comfortable ambience. Conform to the position of the beam and column, set up a long table like a mini bar in the middle for the individual customers, which faintly divide the left and right sections; the table top of round trim without sharp edges, so that the consumers and the waiters can move smoothly without collision.

Project Duration

The project started in September 2019 in Kaohsiung and finished in December 2019 in Kaohsiung.

Operation Flow

The appearance of the transparent glasses on the first floor are decorated with semicircle-shape tiles. Not only correspond the kiln temperature of the hand-made tiles to the fire element of the pot but also block out the chaotic view of the parking lot across the street. Moreover, to create the privacy of dining. The sunlight reflects the figure of the materials, stacks out layering light and shadow that draws up beautiful scenery.

Research

The dining area on the second floor is decorated with fish shape bamboo chandeliers, which match with the bamboo service trays and the bamboo screen, hence bring about the natural space circumstance. Make use of circular elements of the space such as mirrors and lights, which express the joyful and mellow dining atmosphere. Exploit the classical elements and the modern craftsmanship to bring about various stunning effects.

Inspiration

The customized semicircle-shape tile that made by local century-old history tile kiln factory brings out the image of "heartwarming pot". The building looks like a kiln with the tiles, which gently emits breeze. Fresh ingredients perfectly accompanied with natural construction materials, echoing the brilliant idea of " fresh luring", hence set up favorable dining atmosphere.

Image Credits

Image #1: Photographer Sanwen Studio, Umami Luring, 2019. Image #2: Photographer Sanwen Studio, Umami Luring, 2019. Image #3: Photographer Sanwen Studio, Umami Luring, 2019. Image #4: Photographer Sanwen Studio, Umami Luring, 2019. Image #5: Photographer Sanwen Studio, Umami Luring, 2019. Main image is Image #1, Optional Image #1 is Image #2, Optional Image #2 is Image #3, Optional Image #3 is Image #4, Optional Image #4 is Image #5.

Project Overview

Umami Luring Restaurant has been a Bronze winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.

Bronze Recognition

JOYE CHUANG was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2021, a testament to excellence of their work Umami Luring Restaurant.

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Umami Luring: A Neo-Retro Hotpot Haven in Kaohsiung

JOYE CHUANG Unveils a Neo-Retro Hotpot Restaurant in Kaohsiung

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