DESIGN NAME: Jumbo Seafood
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Restaurant
INSPIRATION: Aiming to bringing an essence of Singapore, the design was inspired by orchid, national flower of Singapore, which has also been celebrated for its beauty and is a symbol of nobility and refinement in Chinese culture. A blend of modern furnishings such as bronze metal plate, contemporary chandelier, and traditional elements such as Chinese pattern is truly one of a kind.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The design of the new Jumbo Seafood restaurant in Shanghai, China, is a fresh interpretation of luxurious modern dining experience in a Chinese restaurant. The design also aims to further introduce Singapore in international f&b industry. The 8500 square feet restaurant can accommodate 140 guests in the general dining area and 72 in their seven VIP rooms.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: Different kinds of seating arrangements and settings gives the visitors more choices and breaks the monotony. To ensure flexibility, the general dining area features a set of revolving panels while the VIP rooms are equipped with collapsible dividers that allow them to house both small and big parties.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in September 2017 in Shanghai and finished in November 2017
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Interior Space and Exhibition Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The design incorporates natural materials such as light travertine for the walls, nero marquina marble, and natural stone. Blending various soft furnishings such as custom carpet flooring, printed fabric wall, and curtain was necessary to soften up the whole atmosphere. Organic shaped chandeliers and water element at the entrance create a more welcoming environment.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: total area 8500 square feet
the unit is located in a shopping mall with no access to direct sunlight
TAGS: restaurant design, chinese restaurant, jumbo seafood, eddesign, interior
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: -
CHALLENGE: One of the challenges we faced is the fact that there is no access to direct sunlight within the unit. As natural light is important to create a sense of spaciousness, some of the wall features were designed to replicate window panels.
ADDED DATE: 2018-02-27 10:01:35
TEAM MEMBERS (2) : Emin Chong and Nadya Masli
IMAGE CREDITS: Emin Chong, 2017.
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