Petit Potato Desain Interior Bar jo Restoran by Long Wu

Petit Potato Desain Interior Bar jo Restoran by Long Wu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Gangsa in Interior Competition Category.

GangsaInterior· 2025

Petit Potato Desain Interior Bar jo Restoran

by Long Wu

Client: Hashtag Theory Inc.

A' Design Award Gangsa Winner in Interior Category

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The Design

About Petit Potato Desain Interior Bar jo Restoran

Petit Potato marupokan bar jo restoran nan tarletak di Bay Street, pusek kota Toronto. Bagian interior mancakuik lebih kurang 4.435 kaki pasagi sarato tabagi manjadi tigo zona nan dinamoi Luminous Lagoon, Ethereal Forest, sarato Spiritual Cave. Bantuak organik, tekstur baruntuik, sarato pancahayoan nan dinamis mancipteh suasano tanang nan manjadi tampek balinduang dari lingkungan perkotaan nan padek. Ubin batekstur, logam nan mamantulkan cahayo, sarato kayu alami dipakai di sapanjang ruangan. Tonggak struktur nan lah ado dibantuak manyarupoi pohon, sarato instalasi tanaman dipasang tabaliak.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Gangsa

Petit Potato Desain Interior Bar jo Restoran adolah pamenang A' Design Award Gangsa, sabuah pangakuan nan sangaik bapresti nan dibarikan ka rancangan nan cemerlang nan dicirikan dek kreativitas, kacerdikan jo kabijaksanaan. Pamenang Gangsa adolah karya nan cukuik mahir jo kreatif sacaro mangesankan nan mamastikan pangalaman nan luas, imajinasi jo kacerdikan parancangnyo. Petit Potato Desain Interior Bar jo Restoran dipaokan manjadi bando nan sangaik dihormati, dikagumi jo disayangi, nan profesional jo inovatif sacaro nampak. Rancangan nan manang Gangsa iko mamuek praktik tabaik dalam seni, ilimu, rancangan jo teknologi jo cemerlang dalam parhatian ka rincian. Petit Potato Desain Interior Bar jo Restoran mamanuhi kaparluan jo elok, manyantuah karinduan, mamikaik parasaan jo manarik raso ingin tahu.

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