Petit Potato Apẹrẹ Inu Ile Ọti-Ìwájẹ àti Ilé Oúnjẹ by Long Wu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Àyà Inú Ilé àti Ibi Àfihàn Competition Category.
IdẹInú Ilé· 2025
Petit Potato Apẹrẹ Inu Ile Ọti-Ìwájẹ àti Ilé Oúnjẹ
by Long Wu
Client: Hashtag Theory Inc.
Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award Winner in Inú Ilé Category
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About Petit Potato Apẹrẹ Inu Ile Ọti-Ìwájẹ àti Ilé Oúnjẹ
Petit Potato jẹ́ ilé ọti-ìwájẹ àti ilé oúnjẹ tí ó wà ní Bay Street, ní àárín gbùngbùn ìlú Toronto. Apẹrẹ inú rẹ̀ gbòòrò tó nǹkan bí 4,435 square feet, tí a sì pín sí àwọn agbègbè mẹ́ta tí a pè ní Luminous Lagoon, Ethereal Forest, àti Spiritual Cave. Àwọn ìrísí adánidá, ìrì-hun tí ó ní ọ̀pọ̀lọpọ̀ ìpele, àti ìmọ́lẹ̀ tí ó ń yí padà, ni wọ́n fi ṣẹ̀dá ibi ìsinmi tí ó dákẹ́rẹ́ láàrín àyíká ìlú tí ó kún fún èrò. A lo àwọn àjà tí ó ní ìrísí pàtàkì, irin tí ó ń tan ìmọ́lẹ̀ padà, àti igi adánidá jákèjádò ààyè náà. Àwọn ọ̀wọ́n ilé tí ó ti wà tẹ́lẹ̀ ni a ṣe àtúnṣe sí ìrísí bí igi, àwọn ohun ọ̀gbìn sì ni a fi sori ẹ̀rọ ní ìdojúkọ ẹ̀yìn-bọ̀-síwájú.
The Recognition
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award
Petit Potato Apẹrẹ Inu Ile Ọti-Ìwájẹ àti Ilé Oúnjẹ jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí gan-an tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó tayọ tí wọ́n yàtọ̀ nípasẹ̀ ìṣẹ̀dá, àrékérekè àti ọgbọ́n inú. Àwọn olùborí Idẹ jẹ́ àwọn ohun èlò tó ní ìjáfáfá gan-an tí wọ́n sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá tó yani lẹ́nu tí wọ́n ń ṣe ẹ̀rí ìrírí gbígbòòrò, ìrònú àti ọgbọ́n àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Petit Potato Apẹrẹ Inu Ile Ọti-Ìwájẹ àti Ilé Oúnjẹ yóò jẹ́ ohun tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó jẹ́ ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ nínú iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ jọ, ó sì tayọ nítorí àfiyèsí rẹ̀ sí àwọn àlàyé kékeré. Petit Potato Apẹrẹ Inu Ile Ọti-Ìwájẹ àti Ilé Oúnjẹ ń tẹ́ àwọn ohun tí a nílò lọ́rùn lọ́nà àgbàyanu, ó ń fọwọ́ kan àwọn ìfẹ́ inú, ó ń gbà ọkàn ó sì ń fa ìfẹ́ láti mọ̀ mọ́ra.
Behind the Design
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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
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