Field Ode Mamanu Totonu o Faleaiga by Wang Kuo-Chun and Hou Mei-Ju

Field Ode Mamanu Totonu o Faleaiga by Wang Kuo-Chun and Hou Mei-Ju is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Apamemea in Mamanu Totonu Competition Category.

ApamemeaTotonu· 2024

Field Ode Mamanu Totonu o Faleaiga

by Wang Kuo-Chun and Hou Mei-Ju

Client: Dado Design

A' Design Award Apamemea Winner in Totonu Category

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The Design

About Field Ode Mamanu Totonu o Faleaiga

O le Field Ode o le mamanu totonu lea o se faleaiga hotpot i le Aai o Tainan, Taiuana. O le avanoa e tele tulaga e aofia ai le pe tusa ma le 212 mita fa'atafa ma fa'atulagaina i se auala e pei o se faletusi ata fa'aonaponei. E tolu elemene e ta'ita'ia ai le mamanu: le susulu o le la, le ea ma le vai. E ulufale mai le malamalama o le aso e ala i faamalama e lua itu, o polo o la'au e fa'atusa ai le ea, ma laupepa fa'apa'u o le titanium ua ufiufi e fa'ailoa mai ai se vaaiga 'aiga i lalo o le vai. O pupuni e pei o galu e fa'apipi'i mai laupepa filifili ma pu e fausia ai le fogafale lua. O mea fa'aaogaina e fa'asao ai le si'osi'omaga e fatuina ai se si'osi'omaga filemu i lanu efuefu.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Apamemea

O le A' Design Award Apamemea na manumalo ai Field Ode Mamanu Totonu o Faleaiga, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu ese e iloga i le fatufatuaʻi, le atamai ma le poto. O ē manumalo i le Apamemea o mea e iai le tomai atoa ma fatufatuaʻi mataʻina e faamaonia ai le poto masani tele, le mafaufau ma le atamai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina Field Ode Mamanu Totonu o Faleaiga e avea ma mea e vivii tele, ua pelepelea, e iloga i le tomai faapolofesa ma mea fou. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Apamemea e tuufaatasia ai faiga sili i le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi ma e sili ona lelei i le mataituina o mea itiiti. Field Ode Mamanu Totonu o Faleaiga e faamalieina matagofie manaʻoga, pa i manaʻo, faalataina lagona ma faaosofia le fia iloa.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This project involves renovating a multi-level commercial space.The initial design capitalizes on the elevated layout and incorporates abundant natural light through double sided windows to create an open and bright ambiance. However, the existing building amenities aren't suitable for commercial needs. The new layout reimagines the space, aligning with the brand's philosophy and showcasing the three elements of life. Inspired by modern art gallery layouts.
Dimensions & Packaging: The property is about 212 square meters.
Tags: Interior Design, Restaurant, Eco-friendly, Commercial space
Production Technology: The entire residence is designed with eco-friendly materials, creating a serene grayscale watercolor ambiance. This design combines three elements: Sunlight guides light into the rooms based on the layout, Air is represented by plant spheres symbolizing life, and these elements dance with the romantically textured wood surfaces. This creates a dynamic effect, reminiscent of a gentle breeze. The concept of Water reimagines floating ingredients in a hot pot. Titanium coated ripple panels are used to simulate an underwater dining experience, where water patterns and lighting come together to evoke the beauty of shimmering water. The second floor also embraces a water-themed setting, featuring wave-like canopies made of folded perforated panels, complemented by illuminated plant boxes that depict a tranquil dining scene in a lush garden.
Design Challenge: The initial challenges at the project site included shortcomings in the building's common facilities for commercial use. These issues encompassed poor plumbing, the absence of a kitchen, and low ceilings on the second floor, which felt cramped. The design team tackled these problems by reworking the plumbing, raising the floor to install a kitchen, and meeting regulatory requirements for the staircase and handrails. The construction of the intricate second-floor canopy was also challenging, requiring precise measurements, lighting, and mirrors to create an open and soothing atmosphere with a touch of greenery.
Research: The establishment has hidden surprises throughout, like a signature photo wall showing mature rice bending, a counter with circular ripple patterns resembling countryside moonlight, and a wooden lattice exterior wall adding a serene touch. On the first floor, glass partition walls bring a stream like feel, and when viewed together, they look like stacked pebbles, adding a playful element to the peaceful dining environment.
Inspiration: Inspired by the client's original brand idea for the hotpot restaurant
Lianren shabu which emphasizes chefs valuing natural flavors and carefully selecting organic ingredients to create delicious dishes. The design captures the essence of life-giving elements like sunlight, air, and water. The stylish commercial space and the chef's gourmet creations, influenced by Michelin restaurant experience, complement each other. This fusion reflects the balance between sophistication and simplicity.
Project Duration: The project finished in 2023, in Tainan City, Taiwan.
Operation Flow: To maintain the expansive view of the mezzanine, materials like perforated panels and glass are used. Considering food delivery and foot traffic, a branching layout is adopted to create distinct functional areas. On the ground floor, a terraced visual wall showcases photos of agricultural activities, symbolizing the natural ingredient production process. Customers can take photos by the image wall and planters for social media. Going up the staircase to the second floor, the Sky, Earth, and Wall exhibition features green plants for an open feel. The image wall communicates the company's philosophy, recreating the gallery tour experience, inviting visitors to experience beauty and intellect in the space.
Team Members: Wang Kuo-Chun
Hou Mei-Ju
Image Credits: Tseng Hsiang-Tse