Xiaoman Hotpot Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Noj Mov by Di Qin

Xiaoman Hotpot Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Noj Mov by Di Qin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Tooj in Tsim Chav Sab Hauv thiab Kev Nthuav Qhia Competition Category.

ToojSab Hauv· 2026

Xiaoman Hotpot Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Noj Mov

by Di Qin

Client: Zhengyang Design Agency

A' Design Award Tooj Winner in Sab Hauv Category

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The Design

About Xiaoman Hotpot Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Noj Mov

Xiaoman Hotpot yog ib qho chaw sab hauv ntawm lub tsev noj mov uas muaj 800 square meters nyob hauv Changchun. Txoj kev tsim qauv no tau txais kev tshoov siab los ntawm lub caij nyoog Suav hu ua Xiaoman thiab los ntawm cov duab kos toj roob hauv pes raws kev lig kev cai. Ntoo nyoos, pob zeb, thiab hmab tau muab sib xyaw nrog cov khoom av nplaum ua tes thiab cov tais diav celadon. Cov phab ntsa faib chaw, cov ntxaij thaiv, thiab cov theem chaw zaum muab qhov chaw qhib faib ua ntau theem chaw zaum. Cov nroj tsuag ntsug thiab cov khoom teeb tsa siv khoom ntuj tsim ntxiv kev kos duab ecological. Qhov teeb pom kev tsis ncaj uas muag zoo pab txhawb ib puag ncig kaj siab lug. Lub hom phiaj yog ua kom kev noj mov yog ib qho kev paub dhau los ntawm kab lis kev cai uas ntsiag to.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Tooj

Xiaoman Hotpot Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Noj Mov yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Tooj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim tshwj xeeb uas txawv los ntawm kev tsim tshiab, kev txawj tsim thiab kev ntse. Cov neeg yeej Tooj yog cov khoom muaj txuj ci heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas ua pov thawj txog kev paub ntau, kev xav thiab kev txawj ua ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Xiaoman Hotpot Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Noj Mov xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub, uas tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Tooj no siv cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis thiab zoo heev vim nws saib xyuas cov ntsiab lus. Xiaoman Hotpot Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Noj Mov ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau zoo kawg, kov cov kev xav, ntxias cov kev xav thiab txhawb kev xav paub.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This dining space reinterprets the Chinese solar term "Xiaoman" through a modern narrative of landscape painting and Zen philosophy. Using raw wood, stone, and rattan, it blends ecological art with Eastern aesthetics, emphasizing simplicity, tranquility, and blank space. Unlike conventional hotpot restaurants, it offers an immersive cultural and sensory journey where dining becomes both poetic and contemplative.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project covers a total area of 800 square meters. The spatial system is organized through partitions, screens, and platforms to create layered circulation and visual rhythm. Finishes include natural wood, stone, rattan, and celadon, combined with indirect warm lighting for atmosphere. Art installations employ logs, stones, and natural textures to achieve both sustainability and aesthetic authenticity.
Tags: Dining Space Design, Xiaoman Solar Term, Eastern Aesthetics, Zen Hotpot Restaurant, Ecological Art, Landscape Painting Narrative, Raw Wood and Stone, Wabi-Sabi, Poetic Dining, Cultural Sensory Experience
Production Technology: The design employs natural and sustainable materials including raw wood, stone, and rattan, paired with handcrafted ceramics and celadon tableware. Ecological art methods such as plant integration, vertical greenery, and natural material installations are applied. Soft indirect lighting, dynamic projections, and minimalist furnishing techniques create spatial hierarchy and atmosphere.
Design Challenge: The greatest challenge lay in balancing cultural subtlety with functional dining needs. Translating abstract Eastern philosophies of "simplicity and emptiness" into practical space required rigorous material selection and restraint. Limitations in construction techniques and sustainable sourcing were overcome by close collaboration with artisans, achieving harmony of tradition, ecology, and modern lifestyle.
Research: The design is grounded in cultural research on the Chinese solar term "Xiaoman," aiming to translate its symbolism of growth and balance into space. Methods included studying traditional aesthetics, observing lifestyles, and testing natural materials and lighting. Results show that seasonal colors, blankness, and Zen order create calm atmospheres. Insights highlight how cultural narratives transform dining into poetic sanctuaries, enhancing user well-being and business value.
Inspiration: The project is inspired by the seasonal philosophy of "Xiaoman,"symbolizing growth, vitality, and reverence for natural rhythms. Drawing from the principles of Eastern aesthetics and traditional landscape painting, the design seeks to transform the dining experience into a meditative encounter with nature and time, reflecting both cultural heritage and modern life.
Project Duration: The project started in March 2025 and finished in August 2025 in Changchun.
Operation Flow: Guests are welcomed into an open-plan dining space where circulation follows the rhythm of a landscape painting, creating exploration and discovery. Seating areas are softly divided by furniture, rugs, and screens, while lighting, greenery, and art encourage contemplation. The interaction extends beyond eating, offering a holistic cultural and sensory journey.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Qin Di, Xiaoman Hotpot, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer Qin Di, Xiaoman Hotpot, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer Qin Di, Xiaoman Hotpot, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer Qin Di, Xiaoman Hotpot, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer Qin Di, Xiaoman Hotpot, 2025.