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Petit Potato Дызайн інтэр'еру бара і рэстарана by Long Wu

Petit Potato Дызайн інтэр'еру бара і рэстарана by Long Wu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Бронзавая прэмія A' Design Award in Дызайн інтэр'ераў і выставачных прастор Competition Category.


БронзаІнтэр'ер· 2025

Petit Potato Дызайн інтэр'еру бара і рэстарана

by Long Wu

Client: Hashtag Theory Inc.

Бронзавая прэмія A' Design Award Winner in Інтэр'ер Category

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The Design

About Petit Potato Дызайн інтэр'еру бара і рэстарана

Petit Potato — гэта бар і рэстаран, які знаходзіцца на вуліцы Бэй у цэнтры Таронта. Інтэр'ер займае каля 4 435 квадратных футаў і падзелены на тры зоны пад назвамі Luminous Lagoon (Зіхоткая лагуна), Ethereal Forest (Эфірны лес) і Spiritual Cave (Духоўная пячора). Арганічныя формы, шматслойныя тэкстуры і дынамічнае асвятленне ствараюць спакойны прытулак ад шчыльнага гарадскога асяроддзя. У прасторы паўсюль выкарыстаны фактурная плітка, адбівальныя металы і натуральнае дрэва. Існуючыя канструкцыйныя калоны атрымалі форму, падобную на дрэвы, а раслінныя інсталяцыі змацаваны дагары нагамі.

The Recognition

About the Бронзавая прэмія A' Design Award

Petit Potato Дызайн інтэр'еру бара і рэстарана — пераможца Бронзавай прэміі A' Design Award, высокапрэстыжнага прызнання, якое прысуджаецца выдатным дызайнам, што вылучаюцца творчасцю, вынаходлівасцю і праніклівасцю. Бронзавыя пераможцы — гэта ўмелыя і ўражліва творчыя артэфакты, якія пацвярджаюць вялікі вопыт, уяўленне і знаходлівасць сваіх дызайнераў. Чакаецца, што Petit Potato Дызайн інтэр'еру бара і рэстарана — гэта высока цэнены, захапляльны і любімы прадмет, надзвычай прафесійны і інавацыйны. Гэты дызайн, што атрымаў Бронзавую прэмію A' Design Award, уключае лепшыя практыкі ў мастацтве, навуцы, дызайне і тэхналогіях і выдатны ўвагай да дэталей. Petit Potato Дызайн інтэр'еру бара і рэстарана цудоўна задавальняе патрэбы, кранае жаданні, зачароўвае пачуцці і ўзбуджае цікаўнасць.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
Located on Bay Street in downtown Toronto, this bar and restaurant contrasts the dense urban landscape of glass towers and corporate bustle. Divided into three zones, Luminous Lagoon, Ethereal Forest, and Spiritual Cave, it offers a sensory escape through organic forms, layered textures, and dynamic lighting. Blending fantasy and nature, this biophilic retreat near major transit hubs and luxury retail transports guests from city chaos into tranquility.
Dimensions & Packaging
Enchanted Escape to Surreal Biophilia spans approximately 4,435 SQFT, with key spatial elements adding depth to the design.
Tags
Biophilic, Surrealism, Lighting, Organic, Aquatic, Dreamlike, Restaurant Design, Bar Design
Production Technology
The design of Enchanted Escape to Surreal Biophilia was realized using 3D modeling and rendering software through a variety of different designs. Materials like textured tiles, reflective metals, and natural wood were chosen for their tactile and visual impact. Dynamic lighting with smart controls enhances the immersive atmosphere. The upside-down plant installations, achieved through trial and error, required innovative structural solutions, with multiple prototypes tested to balance stability and visual impact, refining the design for both aesthetic and safety.
Design Challenge
Lighting had to shift atmospheres without overwhelming the space. Existing structural columns were creatively transformed into tree-like forms, blending with the environment. The upside-down plant installations needed careful placement to defy gravity and align with the lighting scheme.
Research
The project aims to create an immersive bar and restaurant that contrasts the rigid urban environment of downtown Toronto with nature-inspired, surreal design elements. Zones like the Luminous Lagoon, Ethereal Forest, and Spiritual Cave foster relaxation and escape, blending biophilic design with fantasy. Organic forms, dynamic lighting, and layered textures offer patrons a journey through tranquil, nature-infused spaces. The design strikes a balance between providing a retreat from the city's hustle and maintaining functional spaces for dining and social interaction.
Inspiration
The design for Enchanted Escape to Surreal Biophilia draws inspiration from:

1. Biophilic Design and Surrealism: Drawing from nature's inherent tranquility, the design incorporates organic shapes and textures to evoke a sense of escape. Inspired by surrealism, the space merges fantasy with reality, creating an immersive, dreamlike atmosphere that connects guests to a reimagined natural world.

2. Aquatic Inspiration: Lighting and reflective surfaces mimic the fluidity of underwater environments, enhancing the surreal ambiance and providing a calming, otherworldly experience.
Project Duration
Started: May 2023
Completed: August 2024
Location: Downtown Toronto Bay Street
Operation Flow
The design of Enchanted Escape to Surreal Biophilia creates an immersive experience, transporting guests from the fast-paced Bay Street atmosphere into a serene, otherworldly retreat. Through dynamic lighting, organic forms, and surreal elements, the space fosters a sense of wonder and tranquility. Easy navigation and distinct zones, like the Luminous Lagoon and Ethereal Forest, guide guests on a journey that evolves throughout their visit. The lighting subtly shifts to enhance mood, ensuring each visit feels unique, personal, and deeply engaging.
Team Members
Derek Yeung

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