Howard's Gourmet Restaurant by Monique Lee

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DESIGN DETAILS
DESIGN NAME:
Howard's Gourmet

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Restaurant

INSPIRATION:
Design is inspired by restaurant founder Mr. Howard Cai's culinary philosophy. Classical Chinese ingredients combine Western chemistry to reconstruct and create contemporary tastes based on essential Chinese flavors. Located in the modern landmark mall WF Central overlooking China’s cultural heritage of the Forbidden City, the design is a Modern Chinese style with essential Chinese elements presented in contemporary style.

UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Antique Chinese culture is presented in a modern style. Entrance is classic lattice pattern made in steel. Massive use of gold offers a modern palatial grandeur. The layout of dining rooms surrounding a wine cellar follows the old Siheyuan concept while interior of rooms is formed with Circle and Square symbolic of Sky and Earth. Decorations are a mix and match of ancient Cosmology of the 5 elements of gold, wood, water, fire, earth with cheerful matt fabric in floral and geometric patterns.

OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION:
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PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION:
The restaurant is located in Beijing, Capital of China. The location was picked by restaurant founder Mr. Howard Cai and is situated in the landmark mall WF Central with a panoramic view of the Forbidden City.The project started in April 2017 and finished in October 2017.

FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY:
Interior Space and Exhibition Design

PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY:
The Siheyuan layout is designed to offer high level of privacy for restaurant’s celebrity guests. Flexible panels are installed for partitioning interior of rooms for smaller gatherings. To sustain big seasonal temperature differences, wooden materials are minimized while stainless steel, fabric and marble stones are adopted as major materials. With special arrangement of colors and shapes, it offers a vivid visual gradient.

SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES:
The site area is 767.5 sq.m

TAGS:
Classical Chinese style, Fine Dining, Siheyuan, Modern Chinese style, The 5 elements of gold, wood, water, fire, earth.

RESEARCH ABSTRACT:
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CHALLENGE:
Since the design consists of high privacy VIP rooms, each room is well-equipped with independent facilities. To build washroom facility in each room required a full scale re-construction of drainage system which was only possible after a lengthy approval process by the mall management and relevant governmental departments. Progress was further delayed by drastic weather conditions.

ADDED DATE:
2018-08-29 09:51:08

TEAM MEMBERS (1) :
Monique Lee "Design Director"

IMAGE CREDITS:
Image #1: Photographer Xiao Song , Howard Gourmet BJ, 2018.
Image #2: Photographer Xiao Song , Howard Gourmet BJ, 2018.
Image #3: Photographer Xiao Song , Howard Gourmet BJ, 2018.
Image #4: Photographer Xiao Song , Howard Gourmet BJ, 2018.
Image #5: Photographer Xiao Song , Howard Gourmet BJ, 2018.


PATENTS/COPYRIGHTS:
Copyrights belong to Monique Lee, 2017.

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CLIENT/STUDIO/BRAND DETAILS
NAME:
Howard's Gourmet

PROFILE:
Howard’s Gourmet Beijing, is the restaurant’s first expansion into northern China after Mr. Howard Cai’s first restaurant Howard’s Gourmet Workshop in Guangzhou in 2005. Howard’s Gourmet Beijing is operated by Lai Sun Dining (formerly known as Lai Sun F&B Management). It is a high-end hospitality company that owns, develops, manages and operates a portfolio of illustrious restaurants in the Greater China area. Its’ mother company, the Lai Sun Development Company Limited, is listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited since1988. It is well diversified and its principal activities include property investment, property development, investment in and operation of hotels and restaurants and investment holding. Since introducing its first Chinese restaurant Island Tang in the heart of the financial hub in Central in 2008, Lai Sun Dining is now operating or managing 18 restaurants in Hong Kong, Macau and the mainland China. The company has the vision of becoming a market leader in the hospitality industry by bringing first class innovative dining concepts to its discerning guests. Each of the restaurants has a unique design with exquisite decor and tasteful details. Some of the group's award-winning restaurants, are to this day recognized by the authoritative Michelin Guide: three Michelin-starred Italian restaurant 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA Hong Kong, two Michelin-starred Italian restaurant 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA Shanghai, one Michelin-starred restaurants French-Japanese restaurant Takumi by Daisuke Mori, Japanese restaurant Kaiseki Den by Saotome, modern European steakhouse Beefbar and Italian restaurant CIAK - In The Kitchen, as well as CIAK – All Day Italian awarded with a Bib Gourmand.



NOMINATION DETAILS

Howard's Gourmet Restaurant by Monique Lee is a Nominee in Interior Space and Exhibition Design Category.

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AWARD DETAILS

Howard's Gourmet Restaurant by Monique Lee is Winner in Interior Space and Exhibition Design Category, 2018 - 2019.



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COMMENTS
Giulia Esposito Comment #7806 on December 26, 2022, 6:55 am
I'm absolutely in awe of the unique and modern design of Howard's Gourmet. The way the designer has used minimalistic elements to create a warm and inviting atmosphere is truly remarkable. The attention to detail, down to the texture of the furniture and the subtle lighting, is remarkable. It's clear that a lot of thought and effort has gone into creating this stunning interior space. It's definitely one that I would love to visit! Congratulations to Monique Lee for creating such an impressive design.
Chloe Turner Comment #63847 on January 3, 2023, 11:51 pm
I am blown away by the creativity and innovation of "Howard's Gourmet"! The Modern Chinese style with essential Chinese elements presented in contemporary style is simply stunning. The designer has truly captured the essence of the restaurant founder's culinary philosophy of marrying classical Chinese ingredients with Western chemistry to create modern tastes. The use of traditional elements combined with modern design is a perfect representation of the Forbidden City looming in the background. I am in awe of the craftsmanship of this design and am delighted that it has been awarded the A' Design Award.

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