Osolemio Italian Restaurant Uyilo Lwangaphakathi Lwendawo Yokutyela by Ran Du

Osolemio Italian Restaurant Uyilo Lwangaphakathi Lwendawo Yokutyela by Ran Du is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award in Uyilo lweNdawo yangaPhakathi kunye noMboniso Competition Category.

IbhronziIngaphakathi· 2026

Osolemio Italian Restaurant Uyilo Lwangaphakathi Lwendawo Yokutyela

by Ran Du

Client: Hubei Yandu Puyi Decoration Engineering Co., Ltd.

Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Winner in Ingaphakathi Category

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The Design

About Osolemio Italian Restaurant Uyilo Lwangaphakathi Lwendawo Yokutyela

I-Osolemio luyilo lwangaphakathi lwendawo yokutyela yase-Italiya emalunga neemitha ezingama-380 ezisikwere. Eyona nto iphambili ngumfanekiso oqingqiweyo ojikelezayo wemarble ka-Aurora, uthixokazi wentsasa, oqingqwe ngomatshini waze wabekwa phezu kwesiseko esihamba ngenjini esineenkqubo zamanzi nenkungu. Iisilingi ezinezipili nezibane ze-LED ezifudumeleyo zibonakalisa amanzi ahambayo. Ii-arches, iimilo ezigobileyo, ubhrasi, i-terracotta neepaneli zengca zikhumbuza ngezakhiwo zaseMzantsi Italiya. Izihlalo zilungiselelwe ukujongana nomfanekiso oqingqiweyo, kwaye izibane ziyatshintsha ukusuka emini ukuya ebusuku ukuxhasa ukutya okukhululekileyo nokusetyenziswa ngokuhlwa.

The Recognition

About the Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award

Osolemio Italian Restaurant Uyilo Lwangaphakathi Lwendawo Yokutyela ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo kakhulu okunikwa imiyilo ephawulekayo eyahlukaniswa kukuyila, ubukrelekrele nobukrelekrele. Abaphumeleleyo beBhronzi ziimveliso ezinobuchule obukhulu nezidala ngokumangalisayo ezingqina amava aphangaleleyo, ukucinga nokwazi ukuzenzela kwabayili bazo. Osolemio Italian Restaurant Uyilo Lwangaphakathi Lwendawo Yokutyela iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimpahla exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo enobungcali obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award ubandakanya iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu kubugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha kwaye ugqwesile ngenxa yokunikela ingqalelo kwiinkcukacha. Osolemio Italian Restaurant Uyilo Lwangaphakathi Lwendawo Yokutyela iyanelisa iimfuno ngokumangalisayo, ichukumisa iinqwenelo, ikhwebela iimvakalelo kwaye itsala umdla.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This design reimagines an Italian restaurant as a spatial sonnet. At its center, a rotating marble fountain of the goddess Aurora combines movement, mist, and reflection to evoke the eternal sunrise. The mirrored ceiling amplifies light play, while bilingual arches, engraved literary fragments, and Tuscan inspired materials create an immersive and symbolic dining journey. The design also includes thoughtful zoning and sustainable features to enhance both beauty and functionality.
Dimensions & Packaging: The total restaurant space measures approximately 380 square meters. The rotating fountain sculpture has a diameter of 1800 millimeters and a height of 2800 millimeters. Vaulted ceilings reach 3500 millimeters at their peak. Lighting includes LED fixtures with color temperatures between 2200 and 3000 Kelvin. Primary materials include white marble, brass, Tuscan-style thatch, mirrored steel, terracotta vessels, and sustainable faux greenery.
Tags: Italian Restaurant Design, Rotating Marble Fountain, Goddess Aurora, Kinetic Centerpiece, Immersive Lighting, Mediterranean Myth, Poetic Dining Space, Tuscan Materials, Sustainable Interiors, Cultural Storytelling
Production Technology: The sculpture is crafted from CNC-carved white marble and sits on a motorized rotating pedestal with integrated water and mist systems. Lighting combines LED technology with hand-blown glass pendants. Ceiling thatch panels are sourced from sustainable Tuscan-style materials. Faux vines are made from flame-retardant, UV-resistant polyethylene. Materials and systems were selected for durability, visual warmth, and ease of maintenance, allowing both aesthetic and operational excellence.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was balancing poetic storytelling with commercial use. It was difficult to make a kinetic sculpture safe, durable, and operable in a dining setting. Another challenge was translating myth and history into modern materials without becoming too literal or decorative. Local safety codes, mechanical constraints, and supply limits also shaped key design decisions throughout the process.
Research: This is a design-led cultural research project. The goal was to translate Mediterranean myth into a sensory space. The team used case studies of Italian architecture, field studies of Tuscan materials, and emotional mapping through interviews with diners. Tools included mood boards, lighting tests, and mock-ups. Results showed stronger guest recall and emotional connection. Insights proved that kinetic art and symbolism can enhance both branding and guest satisfaction.
Inspiration: The concept was inspired by the Italian ballad O Sole Mio and the myth of Aurora, goddess of dawn. The aim was to translate this lyrical and mythological heritage into a spatial experience. Research into Southern Italian architecture, Renaissance light studies, and classical literature, particularly Dante's Divine Comedy. By integrating light, sculpture, and natural elements, the project seeks to celebrate Mediterranean culture while offering a unique brand and guest experience.
Project Duration: The project started in September 2024 in Shanghai, China and finished in January 2025.
Operation Flow: Guests enter through floral arches into a softly lit space anchored by the rotating Aurora sculpture. As the fountain turns, mist and water reflect light onto mirrored ceilings, creating a dynamic, ever-changing environment. Seating is arranged to offer views of the sculpture, encouraging visual and emotional engagement. The lighting shifts from day to night, supporting a natural flow from casual dining to vibrant nightlife.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Fan Jing Space Photography, Osolemio Italian Restaurant, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer Fan Jing Space Photography, Osolemio Italian Restaurant, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer Fan Jing Space Photography, Osolemio Italian Restaurant, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer Fan Jing Space Photography, Osolemio Italian Restaurant, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer Fan Jing Space Photography, Osolemio Italian Restaurant, 2025.