Timber and Table Ntchito Yaikulu: Kapangidwe ka Mkati mwa Resitilanti ndi Luxi Chen

Dizayini ya Timber and Table Ntchito Yaikulu: Kapangidwe ka Mkati mwa Resitilanti ndi Luxi Chen ndi wopambana wotamandika kwambiri pa mphotho yaulemu ya 2025 Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award mu Gawo la Mpikisano la Mapangidwe a Kuchereza Alendo, Zosangalatsa, Ulendo ndi Chikoka.

ChitsuloKuchereza Alendo· 2025

Timber and Table Ntchito Yaikulu: Kapangidwe ka Mkati mwa Resitilanti

ndi Luxi Chen

Kasitomala: Yan Xia San Yue

Wopambana pa Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award mu Gawo la Kuchereza Alendo

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Onani ku A' Design Award Nkhani Yofalitsidwa Chizindikiro cha Mphotho

Mitundu

Kapangidwe

Za Timber and Table Ntchito Yaikulu: Kapangidwe ka Mkati mwa Resitilanti

Malemba a Buku: Timber and Table ndi resitilanti yomwe idapangidwa kudzera mu kugwiritsanso ntchito nyumba yakale ya bwalo m'chigawo cha Zhejiang, ku China. Mitanda yakale ya matabwa, makhoma a njerwa, madenga a matailosi, ndi zipata zakale zinasungidwa ndi kukonzedwanso pogwiritsa ntchito njira zamakono zachikhalidwe. Zothandizira zachitsulo zobisika ndi machitidwe amakono a nyumba zidawonjezedwa kuti akwaniritse zosowa za chitetezo ndi utumiki wamasiku ano. Malo osintha ndi makwerero amalumikiza nyumba yakutsogolo ndi yakumbuyo. Bwalo lapakati lidasinthidwa kukhala dziwe lowonetsera ndi nsomba za koi, lopereka mpumulo wamtendere kwa alendo.

Chidziwitso

Za Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award

Timber and Table Ntchito Yaikulu: Kapangidwe ka Mkati mwa Resitilanti ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino omwe amakwaniritsa zofunika za akatswiri ndi za makampani zomwe zimayembekezeka kuchokera ku zolengedwa zopangidwa bwino. Opambana a Chitsulo amaonetsa luso lalikulu, ukatswiri wapamwamba, kumvetsetsa kwa akatswiri ndi mphamvu yolenga ya opanga awo. Timber and Table Ntchito Yaikulu: Kapangidwe ka Mkati mwa Resitilanti akuyembekezeka kukhala cholengedwa choyamikiridwa kwambiri, chosirira ndi chokondedwa chomwe ndi chothandiza ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a makampani ndipo ali ndi makhalidwe a ukadaulo oyenerera olumikizidwa ndi chidziwitso ndi luso. Timber and Table Ntchito Yaikulu: Kapangidwe ka Mkati mwa Resitilanti amalemekezedwa chifukwa cha kusamala kwake ndipo anapangidwa kuti apereke kukonza kwa moyo kumene kumathandiza kusandutsa dziko kukhala malo abwino.

Kumbuyo kwa Kapangidwe

Katundu wa Atolankhani

Umboni, mamembala a gulu ndi zambiri zapadera zoperekedwa ndi wopanga.

Makhalidwe Apadera: This project transforms a vernacular house into a vibrant restaurant, preserving its original architecture, including exposed beams, tiled roofs, and courtyards. The design blends heritage with modern comfort, incorporating handcrafted decor and local materials. Cozy indoor seating and landscaped outdoor spaces create a warm, inviting atmosphere. The result is a unique dining destination that celebrates cultural preservation and innovative reuse.
Miyezo ndi Kuphimba: The restaurant connects two originally separate building volumes, front and rear, through the addition of a transitional space and staircase, improving both circulation and spatial coherence. This intervention allows guests to move fluidly across the site while maintaining the integrity of the original structures. At the center of the plan, the traditional siheyuan courtyard was preserved and reimagined as a small reflecting pool. Inspired by the concept of four water return to the hall, the courtyard now features koi fish and becomes a sensory pause point where guests are invited to linger and engage. These design elements were realized through discreet structural enhancements and the integration of modern mechanical and lighting systems, ensuring both functionality and atmosphere are carefully balanced.
Zizindikiro: restaurant, interior design, timber architecture, vernacular design, natural materials, hospitality design, rural modern, dining space, spatial design, contemporary rustic, sustainable design, architectural interiors, community dining, handcrafted finishes
Teknoloji Yopangira: The restaurant was realized through a careful process of adaptive reuse, emphasizing the preservation of original materials and architectural character. Existing timber structures and brick walls were retained and restored using a repair as found approach, where imperfections were respected as part of the building’s story. Traditional craftsmanship techniques were employed to maintain the material authenticity, while discreet structural reinforcements and modern building systems were integrated to meet current functional and safety standards. This balance between heritage and contemporary utility allows the space to serve modern needs without losing its historic soul.
Vuto la Dizayini: The most significant challenge in designing the restaurant was balancing the preservation of original materials with the need to meet current structural safety standards. Many of the existing timber beams and brick walls showed signs of aging and wear, yet were essential to maintaining the building’s historical character and emotional resonance. Rather than replacing them, we adopted a strategy of selective reinforcement, strengthening the internal structural system with concealed steel supports and anchoring techniques that respected the original construction. Advanced assessments were conducted to evaluate load-bearing capacity, and materials were treated to improve fire resistance and durability. This approach allowed us to preserve the authentic textures and atmosphere of the space while ensuring long-term safety and performance.
Kafukufuku: The design was grounded in research on vernacular courtyard architecture, particularly the spatial logic and symbolic meaning of the four water return to the hall layout. Historical studies of timber framed structures and traditional construction techniques informed the preservation strategy, guiding decisions on which elements to retain, restore, or reinterpret. Field investigations of the existing building revealed traces of previous residential life, circulation paths, window placements, and layering of materials, which were carefully studied to shape a design that resonates with memory. Contemporary hospitality needs were also analyzed to ensure seamless integration of modern functions such as circulation flow, service zones, and kitchen operations. The result is a space where traditional spatial values and modern user expectations are harmonized through informed, site-specific design.
Chilimbikitso: Inspired by the rich cultural heritage of vernacular architecture, this project aims to honor tradition while adapting to contemporary needs. The design seeks to preserve the house’s original features, such as exposed beams and courtyards, while enhancing functionality for modern dining. Drawing on local craftsmanship and materials, the project combines technical research on sustainable reuse with a vision to create an immersive cultural and culinary experience.
Nthawi ya Polojekiti: The design of the restaurant was conducted in Zhejiang, China. The project spanned approximately nine months from concept development to construction documentation. Throughout this period, close collaboration with local craftsmen, structural consultants, and preservation specialists ensured that the design remained rooted in its cultural and architectural context while meeting contemporary standards.
Mdondomeko ya Ntchito: The restaurant offers more than a meal, it provides a sense of stability, comfort, and connection by grounding the dining experience in memory. The design embraces the original building’s layout and materials, allowing the familiar structure to remain a quiet anchor for the new. Exposed wood beams, weathered brick, and worn thresholds are preserved and celebrated, inviting guests to feel at ease in a space that remembers its past. Circulation flows gently through well worn paths, guiding diners through intimate zones that evoke both nostalgia and warmth. This respectful integration of the old with the new creates a tranquil atmosphere where guests can slow down, feel at home, and form new memories rooted in continuity and care.