A company's care for its employees is perceptible in every space, story, and detail that relates to them. An office should be more than just a place to work; it should also be a place to live. When the One House Design team led by Fang Lei, created the Shanghai Techstorm Exhibition Hall, they also designed the accompanying restaurant and book cafe. By seamlessly blending minimalist aesthetics with perse and practical functions, they've created a relaxed and enjoyable environment.
Rooted in a human-centric design philosophy that prioritizes comfort, the One House Design team has carefully considered the inherent qualities of the space. The interior design revolves around the concepts of ecology and connectivity, perfectly integrating the restaurant and the book cafe. Through a variety of settings, the design aims to foster deep connections and highlight Techstorm's care for the well-being and emotional fulfillment of its employees from the inside out.
01 餐廳:所見(jiàn)皆風(fēng)景
01 Restaurant: A Feast for the Eyes
The dining area embraces a communal spirit, drawing inspiration from nature's colors and materials. Lush greenery creates a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere. The generously sized booths offer both intimacy and order, while their varied configurations provide delightful surprises. The fluid curves, striking materials, and intricate metalwork all reveal a keen sense of design.
The greenish acrylic backdrop, with its bold Constructivist installation, forms a captivating tableau. The integration of this backdrop with the overhead grid structure and lighting creates a space that is both dense and airy, harmonious and balanced. The interplay of points, lines, planes, and volumes enriches the details and enhances the overall atmosphere.
As we shift our view to another backdrop, a continuous grille unfolds, enveloping and concealing the original building's irregular windows, columns, and exterior surfaces. Composed of segmented panels, the grille traces a gentle, rhythmic pattern through its intersecting lines. The light filtering in from various angles creates a captivating play of light and shadow, showcasing a serene order and aesthetic tension.
The bar is designed with a large opening, not only integrating various functions but also adding rich layers. The enclosed bar area also serves to attract and guide the line of sight, creating a dialogue with the public corridor and landscaped courtyard. The interior and exterior spaces inspire and complement each other.
The staircase, with its clean and powerful form, exudes a sense of streamlined aesthetics. The choice of materials and the treatment of the vertical surfaces echo those of the dining room, extending upward and further emphasizing the design's integrity and unity. The introduction of a small platform in a corner offers not only a physical change of pace and a sense of openness, but also a mental respite and emotional comfort.
The book cafe on the upper floor extends and intensifies the design theme of the restaurant. While preserving the original structure, decorative elements have been added. Through flexible scale adjustments, appropriate material properties, and suitable lighting, the space offers a varied, aesthetic, and immersive experience.
The book cafe has a deep and multi-layered color scheme, giving it a mysterious and intriguing feel. The central sofa seating area, with its distinctive rhythm and pace, sets the emotional tone for the space. This space combines the functions of discussion, rest, and reading, all interconnected by a custom-designed seating arrangement. This arrangement ensures both focus and enclosure, while also allowing for flexible zoning to accommodate various needs.
The second-floor offers superior views and natural light. In the window seat, the play of light and shadow creates an ideal, tranquil reading environment. The lighting design primarily relies on linear light sources to create ambient light by extending lines into planes. The top portion is designed with a device-like approach, integrating light fixtures and a metal mesh. This blend of functionality and aesthetics establishes a cohesive overall look.
With a focus on maximizing space utilization, this design ensures comfortable dimensions for each functional area while also leaving room for future possibilities. The lighting elegantly highlights the interplay of colors, textures, halos, and ambiance within the space, creating a blend of the real and the unreal. This blend conveys a precious sense of quiet luxury.
Behind the bookshelf, a cozy nook is created, offering a space for emotional relaxation and interesting interactions with the downstairs and courtyard. This is not merely a clever use of space; it's a deep understanding and embodiment of the aesthetics of everyday life, transforming an ordinary place into one filled with poetry and warmth.
At Shanghai Techstorm Restaurant & Book Cafe, the One House Design team has responded to the profound understanding of daily life through thoughtful design considerations and a balanced approach to material selection and design techniques. The team's concept of integration and connectivity caters to a variety of needs, providing suitable spaces for dining, resting, reading, socializing, and internal events. The gentle ambiance exudes a deep sense of care and harmony.