Pu Tang

Restaurant for Yunhai Zhao

By designing a visual corridor, the design team introduces nature views into the site.Ecological stones and waters as well as moss and fern are planted to presenting a natural landscape. The central floor slab of the building was removed during renovations in order to divide the original building scale, create an inner courtyard for plant growth, and introduce sunlight that increased the lighting of each room.

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Unique Properties

Etiquette takes the lead in the preface hall, which is the centerpiece of the banquet. It's clear that the host's tone is important in determining the importance of etiquette, especially if the festivities are simple and bright. The central floor slab of the building was removed during renovations in order to divide the original building scale,create an inner courtyard for plant growth, and introduce sunlight that increased the lighting of each room.

Tags

Ecology, Green plants, the values of local culture, Restaurant, Interior Space

Production Technology

Sustainable landscape design,Natural marble,Wood panelling

Design Challenge

The central floor slab of the building was removed during renovations in order to divide the original building scale, create an inner courtyard for plant growth. The changes of spatial scale and the integration of multiple spaces both contribute to the flexibility and depth of the whole space. Not only does it maximize the utilization rate of the space,but it also presents the best artistic effect.

Project Duration

The project was opened in nanjing,China in March 2024.124-a11 Hengshan Road,Jianye District,Nanjing,China

Operation Flow

With seven private rooms and one tea room, the entire restaurant is designed with seven different themes representing the spiritual totems of the literati:plums,orchids,bamboo,chrysanthemums,etc.A very elegant space layout is also evident,with independent visual,acoustic,olfactory,and sensory zones.

Research

Small though it is, the project presents boundless landscape experience within limited space. As a result of respecting nature, the project has fully explored the values of local culture and ecology, making the artificial landscapes in perfect harmony with nature.

Inspiration

By designing a visual corridor, the design team introduces nature views into the site. In the meanwhile, ecological stones and waters as well as moss and fern are planted to presenting a natural landscape. Nature penetrates into buildings and landscapes, creating an art gallery in the nature.

Image Credits

Image #1:Photographer YunHai Zhao,Designer,2024. Image #2:Photographer YunHai Zhao,Designer,2024. Image #3:Photographer YunHai Zhao,Designer,2024. Image #4:Photographer YunHai Zhao,Designer,2024. Image #5:Photographer YunHai Zhao,Designer,2024.

Project Overview

Pu Tang Restaurant has been a Golden winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2024 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.

Golden Recognition

Zhao Yunhai was recognized with the coveted Golden A' Design Award in 2025, a testament to excellence of their work Pu Tang Restaurant.

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