Yunxi

Characteristic Restaurant for Yunxi

This project is a fashionable restaurant. The owner hopes that the space can not only meet demands of daily restaurant, but also can be used as the place to hold parties. The designer regards water elements as space theme and regards light as key design elements. Through the interaction between light and materials with different luminosity and transparency, combined with space devices with water element themes, space hierarchy and sense of light and motion unique to water elements are created.

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Unique Properties

The project is a restaurant run by a designer, which is often used for the fashionista to hold parties. Therefore, it needs stronger visual impact and more possibilities of spatial changes. With water taken as the design theme, and through fusion of light and shadow, modelling in space, materials and color, the designer interprets the unique permeability and fluidity of water elements. Thus, rich changes and unique visual effects are presented by the space.

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Interior design, restaurant, dynamic space, water element themes, light and shadow control

Production Technology

The designer regards light as the key design element, and by building the interactive relationship between space, light and shadow, a strong sense of rhythm and visual impact are endowed to the static space. It mainly includes the following four aspects: Firstly, creation of spatial hierarchy: along the entry motion lines, three space with different functions are set, including the entrance winding corridor, reception and restaurant hall. In each space, different levels of multi-dimensional perception are created through the changes of materials, brightness and color. Secondly, creation of visual impact: stage lighting techniques are applied. In the large area of black background within the main space of the restaurant, theme modelling and devices in the space are highlighted through the accurate light control, forming intense visual impacts. Thirdly, creation of spatial theme features: through the connection of devices, materials, light and shadow, spatial features of water element themes are created. Fourthly, creation of multi-purpose space functions: the designer uses the open design method in the main space, matched by the intelligent lighting control system that can adjust colors arbitrarily, colorful space atmosphere with various functions can be created, which can be used with different party scenes.

Design Challenge

How to express the sense of motion and light for water elements in static space is the biggest challenge. The designer constructs theme devices such as cloud, rain, ice, water and so on, matched with intelligent controlled dynamic light source and ambient light source, forming interaction between various reflective and transparent materials with different characteristics. Effects such as flowing of rain, ethereality of mist and cloud, the shimmering water waves and so on are vividly expressed.

Project Duration

Design Period: April 2019 - July 2019 Construction Period: June 2019 - October 2019 Completion Time: October 2019 Project Address: Region A, Liujia Wharf, Beibin Road, Jiangbei District, Chongqing, China

Operation Flow

The designer uses cloud device made by the artist as table lighting, matched by motors that are controlled by artificial intelligence to realize movement such as lifting. When the guests are seated, the lamps and lanterns above the table will slowly descend to a suitable height, as if to welcome the guests. The soft light around the table and the black background in surrounding space form distinctive contrast of light and shadow. Intense sense of ceremony and visual impact are created.

Research

Interaction between light and shadow, as well as space Creation of spatial atmosphere with water elements Creation of dynamic effects with water elements Application of stage lighting technique in space Ambient light source controlled by artificial intelligence

Inspiration

Chongqing, where the project is located, is one of the most beautiful cities in China. There are two famous rivers running through the city center, so the waterscape becomes soul of the city's natural beauty and the source of inspiration for the project. The designer constructs scenes such as rain, water, cloud, fog and so on, which are distributed in different space regions. Various states of water elements are integrated and interacted in space, and becomes impressive spatial characteristics.

Image Credits

Photographer: Ainiu

Project Overview

Yunxi Characteristic Restaurant has been a Platinum winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2019 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Platinum A' Design Award is recognized for honoring designs that stand at the forefront of creativity and innovation. It is the highest accolade bestowed by the A' Design Awards, acknowledging works that blend remarkable innovation with impactful societal contributions. These designs not only showcase exceptional artistic and technical proficiency but also highlight their creators' commitment to advancing the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. Recipients of this award are celebrated for their role in shaping the aesthetics and trends of our time, contributing significantly to the enhancement of quality of life and promoting sustainable development.

Platinum Recognition

Shang Cai was recognized with the coveted Platinum A' Design Award in 2020, a testament to excellence of their work Yunxi Characteristic Restaurant.

Shang Cai Press Releases

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Shang Cai Unveils Yunxi: A Unique Water-Themed Restaurant Design

Shang Cai introduces Yunxi, a characteristic restaurant inspired by the waterscape of Chongqing, China, offering a unique fusion of light, shadow, and water elements. The project was completed in October 2019 at Liujia Wharf, Chongqing.

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