Aromas Cocktaillounge by Hui Ying Qu and Xu Ran

Aromas Cocktaillounge by Hui Ying Qu and Xu Ran is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award in Brons in Interieur en Tentoonstellingsontwerp Competition Category.

BronsInterieur· 2021

Aromas Cocktaillounge

by Hui Ying Qu and Xu Ran

Client: Igig Design

A' Design Award in Brons Winner in Interieur Category

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The Design

About Aromas Cocktaillounge

Aromas is een cocktaillounge gelegen in Chongqing, China, met een totale ontwerpoppervlakte van 270 vierkante meter. De Chinese schilderijen Nachtelijke Festiviteiten van Han Xizai en De Rol van de Achttien Arhats dienen als inspiratiebron, waarmee nachtelijke drinktaferelen de ruimte worden binnengebracht. Gestapelde en schuin geplaatste wijnkannen markeren de ingang, terwijl de wanden van de barbalie zijn opgebouwd uit gestapelde tegels en grijze bakstenen. Een glanzende zwarte Chinese marmeren vloer en een houten frame in de vorm van een traditioneel hellend dak creëren samen een mysterieuze sfeer.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Brons

Aromas Cocktaillounge is winnaar van de A' Design Award in Brons, een hoogst prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan uitstekende ontwerpen die zich onderscheiden door creativiteit, vindingrijkheid en scherpzinnigheid. Winnaars in Brons zijn ruimschoots vaardige en opvallend creatieve artefacten die de grote ervaring, verbeelding en het vernuft van hun ontwerpers bevestigen. Aromas Cocktaillounge wordt verwacht een hooggewaardeerd, bewonderd en gekoesterd object te zijn dat opmerkelijk professioneel en innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in Brons heeft gewonnen, verwerkt de beste praktijken in kunst, wetenschap, ontwerp en technologie en is uitstekend door zijn aandacht voor detail. Aromas Cocktaillounge bevredigt schitterend behoeften, raakt verlangens, charmeert gevoelens en spreekt de nieuwsgierigheid aan.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: In this project, the theme is punctuated by the stacked and tilted wine cans at the entrance, from which, smokes flow out like a waterfall. The bar counter, on the other hand, has its walls made of stacked tiles and grey bricks to form a historic texture. The wooden liquor cabinets display the fine liquors in one column and the herbs in the other, showcasing the brand's features and quality. The wooden menu board hanging above the bar counter reveals an old fashioned charm.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project has an overall planning area of 270 square meters.
Tags: Bar, Aromas, Black, Space, China
Production Technology: The Chinese black marble floor is of a glossy look, like the water feature in a cave, reflecting the interior in a blurry sense and creating a mysterious atmosphere. The wooden frame above the space, which follows the shape of the traditional Chinese sloping roof, is simple, unadorned and unique, like a pavilion where the ancients would drink and enjoy themselves.
Design Challenge: The space is long, narrow and deep, with insufficient daylight, so the design team turned this disadvantage into an advantage by using dark grey as the primary color, and a lot of wood, tiles and bricks are used to imitate a view of cave dwellings of fairies and immortals, which inspires people's desire to explore.
Research: In order to create comfortable atmosphere, the design team used a modern artistic approach to flatten the rockwork, separating the lobby area, the seating area and the private boxes, as if the rockwork is cut and collaged on top of each other, dividing the space without breaking it, and adding depth and fun to the space.
Inspiration: The aromatic cocktails, as a bridge between traditional classics and modern trends, are featured with their extreme oriental charms and flavors. The design team took the famous Chinese painting Night Revels of Han Xizai and Eighteen Arhats Scroll as the source of inspiration and introduced the night drinking scenes of the immortals into the space, combining national traditional elements with modern expression to create a concept bar of national style.
Project Duration: The project was located in Chong Qing, China.
Operation Flow: The wooden tables and chairs are gradually lowered in height from left to right, while the high chairs and upholstered sofas are arranged to accommodate different needs for comfort, providing a more comfortable and joyful experience. The stage is designed to provide an immersive experience for the customers to enjoy a song and dance while having a drink. The final touch is with a Chinese courtyard with a moon gate; the mirror design can visually enlarge the space and make it appear narrower, longer and deeper...
Team Members: Hui Ying Qu,Xu Ran,Juan Ren,De Feng Yang,Gui Ping Que,Xian Yi Zhang,Jin Li
Image Credits: Chuan He