Osolemio Italian Restaurant Àgbékalẹ̀ Ìṣàpẹẹrẹ Inú Ilé Oúnjẹ by Ran Du is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Àyà Inú Ilé àti Ibi Àfihàn Competition Category.
IdẹInú Ilé· 2026
Osolemio Italian Restaurant Àgbékalẹ̀ Ìṣàpẹẹrẹ Inú Ilé Oúnjẹ
by Ran Du
Client: Hubei Yandu Puyi Decoration Engineering Co., Ltd.
Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award Winner in Inú Ilé Category
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About Osolemio Italian Restaurant Àgbékalẹ̀ Ìṣàpẹẹrẹ Inú Ilé Oúnjẹ
Osolemio jẹ́ àgbékalẹ̀ ìṣàpẹẹrẹ inú fún ilé oúnjẹ Ítálì tí ó tó nǹkan bí ọ̀ọ́dúnrún ó lé ọgọ́rin mítà onígun mẹ́rin. Ohun pàtàkì tí ó wà ní àárín rẹ̀ ni ère òkúta mábìlì tí ń yí ká ti Aurora, òrìṣà àfẹ̀mọ́júmọ́, tí a fi ẹ̀rọ gbẹ́ tí a sì gbé sórí pèpéle oníẹ̀rọ pẹ̀lú ètò omi àti ìkùukùu. Àwọn àjà dígí àti ìtànṣán LED tí ó lọ́wọ́ọ́rọ́ ń tan ìmọ́lẹ̀ sí omi tí ń rìn. Àwọn ọ̀wọ́n aláwo, àwọn ìrísí olókè yíká, idẹ baba, amọ̀ sísun àti àwọn pánẹ́ẹ̀lì koríko ń rán ni létí iṣẹ́ ìkọ́lé Gúúsù Ítálì. A ṣètò àwọn ìjókòó kí wọ́n dojúkọ ère náà, ìtànṣán ìmọ́lẹ̀ sì ń yípadà láti ọ̀sán sí alẹ́ láti ṣe àtìlẹ́yìn fún jíjẹun ìgbafẹ́ àti ìlò àṣálẹ́.
The Recognition
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award
Osolemio Italian Restaurant Àgbékalẹ̀ Ìṣàpẹẹrẹ Inú 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 Osolemio Italian Restaurant Àgbékalẹ̀ Ìṣàpẹẹrẹ Inú 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. Osolemio Italian Restaurant Àgbékalẹ̀ Ìṣàpẹẹrẹ Inú 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
- 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.
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