Dragon is a restaurant interior located inside a financial technology office building in Beijing. The design covers 2500 square meters and seeks a calm atmosphere based on natural elements. A main challenge was that 80 percent of the dining space lies underground and receives no natural light. Nature is therefore simulated. A waterfall and a pool are formed in cast concrete with digital technology, and copper ducklings appear to swim on the surface. Private dining rooms recall the shape of a valley, with plants and seasons, and simulated light supports these enclosed areas.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- The Dragon Restaurant is located in the Financial Tech office building. A relaxing restaurant atmosphere with natural elements is sought. One of challenges is that 80% of the dining space is located underground and therefore there is no natural light. There is a balance between Financial Tech and nature.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 2500 sqm
- Tags
- simulation of nature, cast concrete
- Production Technology
- Concrete Casting a "waterfall" and "pool" via digital tech.
- Design Challenge
- 80% of the dining space is located underground and therefore there is no natural light.
- Project Duration
- 2019-2020, Beijing
- Operation Flow
- Even though it is underground, people like its environment and feel good because of the simulation of light and the nature.
- Research
- cast concrete. simulated natural light
- Inspiration
- Nature is simulated: one by casting a "waterfall" and "pool" via digital tech. Some copper ducklings even "swim" on this cast installation. Because of the long cold winters, outdoor-waterscapes are not suitable in Beijing, but people love water features. Another simulation is to imitate the shape of a valley and various plants and different seasons in the private dining rooms which are without windows and natural light.
- Image Credits
- Simon Wu
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