2025 | Professional

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This project embraces “wild luxury” as its core design theme, drawing inspiration from primitive triangular dwellings that once defined human shelter. The space merges nature’s rawness with contemporary finesse, creating a unique dining environment that balances rugged aesthetics with modern sophistication. Geometric simplicity underpins the design language, with triangular elements used as both structural and symbolic motifs throughout the interior.
A carefully selected material palette deepens this narrative: artistic textured coatings, terrazzo, sintered stone, and aluminum panels echo the contrasts between natural earthiness and industrial precision. These materials highlight the tactile and visual tension between rough and refined, matte and glossy, grounding the space in both nature and innovation.
The open-plan layout enhances spatial fluidity while semi-transparent partitions subtly define zones. These include standard four-person tables, group dining areas, and quiet single-diner spaces—each crafted to meet diverse needs. The entrance features a striking corridor of geometric forms and dynamic lighting, drawing guests into an immersive sensory journey from the moment they arrive.
Lighting plays a vital role in shaping the atmosphere. Hanging fabric and pendant fixtures are designed to mimic natural light filtering through leaves, creating a warm, tent-like ambience that evokes the feeling of outdoor dining. These elements soften the industrial edges of the interior and add a layer of emotional warmth and visual poetry.
Triangular shapes, echoed in ceiling structures, furnishings, and decorative elements, offer a playful yet meaningful nod to primitive shelters, reinterpreted with a modern sensibility. The result is a spatial composition that is both artistic and approachable—inviting diners into a setting that feels both wild and refined.
The integration of natural motifs with minimalist modernity transforms the restaurant into more than a dining venue—it becomes a sensory retreat. Haitan Affordable Hot Pot distinguishes itself with its high cost-performance ratio, diverse menu, and signature broths. Catering to families, students, and young professionals alike, the brand elevates the everyday hot pot into a rich, multi-layered experience where affordability meets design sophistication—setting a new benchmark for accessible luxury in the culinary world.
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Hao Wu
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Interior Design - Hospitality
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Toryo International Lighting Design Center
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Lighting Design - Architectural Lighting
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Studio Ininches
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Architectural Design - Hotels & Resorts
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WJID
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Interior Design - Commercial