Petit Potato Bar- och restauranginredning by Long Wu

Petit Potato Bar- och restauranginredning by Long Wu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award i Brons in Interiör- och Utställningsdesign Competition Category.

BronsInteriör· 2025

Petit Potato Bar- och restauranginredning

by Long Wu

Client: Hashtag Theory Inc.

A' Design Award i Brons Winner in Interiör Category

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The Design

About Petit Potato Bar- och restauranginredning

Petit Potato är en bar och restaurang belägen på Bay Street i centrala Toronto. Interiören omfattar cirka 4 435 kvadratfot och är indelad i tre zoner som kallas Luminous Lagoon, Ethereal Forest och Spiritual Cave. Organiska former, lagrade texturer och dynamisk belysning skapar en lugn tillflyktsort från den täta urbana omgivningen. Texturerade kakelplattor, reflekterande metaller och naturligt trä används genomgående i lokalen. Befintliga bärande pelare har formats till trädliknande strukturer, och växtinstallationer är monterade upp och ned.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Brons

Petit Potato Bar- och restauranginredning är vinnare av A' Design Award i Brons, ett högst prestigefyllt erkännande som tilldelas enastående designverk som utmärker sig genom kreativitet, uppfinningsrikedom och klokhet. Bronsvinnare är mycket skickliga och slående kreativa föremål som styrker formgivarnas stora erfarenhet, fantasi och påhittighet. Petit Potato Bar- och restauranginredning förväntas vara ett högt skattat, beundrat och älskat föremål som är anmärkningsvärt professionellt och innovativt. Detta vinnande verk i A' Design Award i Brons införlivar bästa praxis inom konst, vetenskap, design och teknik och är utmärkt genom sin omsorg om detaljer. Petit Potato Bar- och restauranginredning tillfredsställer fantastiskt behov, rör vid längtan, charmar känslor och väcker nyfikenhet.

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