Interior part is rigidly axisymmetric, the ceiling outline comes from shape of pediment from Sichuan traditional architectural archway and supported by curved black wood beams, which defines intimate semi-private space along both flanks of the hall.
Intelligent lighting system has been applied to switch space mood, warm white in daytime and blue red in the night, to delivery a fantastic experience timely and fractionally. Booths is setting in between blue and white porcelain columns to enjoy fresh air.
Wine Bar backdrop is decorated with dozens of blue-and-white porcelain from Jingdezhen.
The wall backdrop adorned with hand-painted wallpaper, was inspired by moon gate and fairy-crane motif from Juanqin Zhai, the Forbidden City. The brass hand-made lamps covering red velvet were redesigned and fixed on each pillars. The complex ceiling structure installed and decorated with several belt-driven fan (Brewmaster), originally used in western tavern of 1800s, is to adapt hot and humid climate of Chengdu. Inspired by superb craftsmanship of double layer bamboo-weaving from Juanqin Zhai, the Forbidden City in Qing dynasty, we use high-tech laser carving optical glass and mirror effect film to reinterpret in a modern approach. Interaction interior with exterior through openable wooden carving gilding windows.
- Interiors: Nong Studio
- Photos: Chasing Wang