Copper Meteor Te Hoahoa o Roto o te Wharekai by Chun Chao Fan

Copper Meteor Te Hoahoa o Roto o te Wharekai by Chun Chao Fan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Roto Whare me te Whakaaturanga Competition Category.

ParahiRoto Whare· 2026

Copper Meteor Te Hoahoa o Roto o te Wharekai

by Chun Chao Fan

Client: Dashi Design

A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Roto Whare Category

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The Design

About Copper Meteor Te Hoahoa o Roto o te Wharekai

Ko Copper Meteor he hoahoa o roto mō tētahi wharekai teppanyaki i Taichung, Taiwan. E 1,124 mita pūrua te rahi o te hoahoa, hāunga te kīhini. Kei te papa tuatahi he pae inu me te wāhi pōwhiri, me tētahi whata wāina e tāwharau ana ki te kōhatu, e āhua tārewa ana. Ko te papa tuarua he papa hākari ka taea te whakarite mō ngā momo hui, kei te papa tuatoru ngā rūma motuhake, ā, kei te papa tuarima he karapu motuhake me ngā rama tārewa e rite ana ki ngā kāhui whetū. Ko ngā papa parahi-waikura whakatauira, ngā papanga pakitara motuhake me ngā taera nunui ngā mata matua. Nā te whāriki huruhuru roa i whakangāwari te oro o te wāhi. Mā ngā ara hīkoi kua hikitia me ngā ratonga huna e whakatika ngā tuanui pāpaku.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Copper Meteor Te Hoahoa o Roto o te Wharekai te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Copper Meteor Te Hoahoa o Roto o te Wharekai he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Copper Meteor Te Hoahoa o Roto o te Wharekai i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The first floor serves as a bar and reception, with a large counter and a floating stone-clad wine cabinet. A recessed granite base with concealed lighting defines the first impression. The second floor is a flexible banquet level, where linear ceiling lights adapt to varied table layouts while focusing on the teppanyaki zone. The main dining level resolves low ceilings by lifting corridors and concealing services. The top floor becomes a private club, with constellation-like chandeliers creating a ceremonial focus.
Dimensions & Packaging: The interior area, excluding the kitchen, is approximately 1,124 m2. The layout includes a first-floor bar and reception, a second-floor banquet space with flexible table types, a third-floor cluster of 10-12 private suites, and a fifth-floor private club defined by signature chandeliers. The building was a newly built steel frame; all interior structures and MEP systems were reconfigured. With the elevator core at the rear, each floor features a front lobby guiding guests into zones.
Tags: Teppanyaki, Copper Patina Texture, Floating Stone Wine Cabinet, Long-Pile Carpet, Banquet, Curved Circulation, Galaxy
Production Technology: Walls and ceilings are finished in muted tones, while the flooring introduces livelier color accents, forming a balanced visual. Large surfaces are clad with faux copper-patina panels and specialty wall fabrics, paired with 120 X 100 cm large tiles, creating a textured and composed backdrop. From the second to fifth floors, long-pile carpeting enhances acoustic absorption and evokes the quiet comfort of a luxury hotel. Japanese elements appear only sparingly, on the first-floor ceiling and at select seating points, as stylistic cues, while not dominating the overall atmosphere.
Design Challenge: Existing plumbing, exhaust, and electrical systems did not meet operational needs and required full reconfiguration and new electrical applications. Limited ceiling heights on the second and third floors, combined with bulky ventilation and air-conditioning systems, reduced visual comfort. The solution raised portions of corridors and concealed equipment within counter bases and ceiling layers to maintain height and clarity. A concealed metal frame with reverse suspension allows the recessed base to be illuminated while ensuring safety and stability.
Research: From the bar to banquet halls, private suites, and the top-floor club, layers of fire, metal, and light create a sensory feast. Inspired by Japanese teppanyaki precision and reinterpreted with a darker, modern tone, curved corridors and a floating stone bar flow through light and shadow. Thousands of suspended light points crown the fifth floor, where flame reflects on metal, turning each gathering into a fleeting yet unforgettable brilliance.
Inspiration: Located in Beitun District, Taichung, the project transformed a steel-structured shell into a high-end teppanyaki restaurant for banquets, fine dining, and private receptions. A purely Japanese vocabulary was set aside to better suit the exterior form and neighborhood context. Instead, copper-patina textures paired with structural linearity became the main design axis, with selective Japanese elements used in key areas. Circulation planning and layered materials create a clear hierarchy and privacy, guiding guests from reception to private dining in a smooth spatial sequence.
Project Duration: The project finished in July 2025 in Taiwan.
Operation Flow: Functionally, the long-pile carpet contributes acoustic softness and serenity, helping diners focus their attention on the grill and the rhythm of the flames. Visually, the copper-patina textures and light bands articulate spatial hierarchy, while private rooms provide highly rated seclusion. The client and shareholders are particularly pleased with the fifth-floor club: the round dining table and constellation-like chandeliers have become a social signature.
Team Members: Chun-Chao Fan
Image Credits: Dashi Design