The architect's way of thinking, the painter's expressive techniques, and the commercial space designer's logic seem to achieve a more harmonious effect at ShaoHui Prawn Hot Pot.
As a result, we see the independent interior space structure; the series of relationships generated by the interaction between different areas; and the tension created by the collision and combination of various elements...
Shrimp red is a fashionable color, representing vitality and passion, and it’s the color of proteins when heated. But the red of ShaoHui Prawn Hot Pot is unique. It comes from the transparent shrimp shell, with a gradient that shifts from deep to light, mimicking the alluring hue of perfectly cooked shrimp. Here, it infuses the space with a tempting culinary allure, making the environment even more vibrant.
The prawn is not only the core dish of the restaurant but also the source of diverse design inspiration centered around it.
In Qi Baishi's paintings, the shrimp is described as 'wondrous in its balance between resemblance and abstraction—too realistic would be vulgar, while too abstract would be deceptive.' To bridge the aesthetic tastes of the common folk and the literati, it should neither fall into vulgarity nor be overly eccentric.
Design, like painting, pursues 'resemblance' through form and conveys 'interest' through intent.
The design extracts the shape and lines of the prawn, cutting its body into repeating, symmetrical, or twisted forms. These deconstructed elements serve as the spatial block structures, creating an immersive environment derived from the prawn.
The intriguing form between 'resemblance and abstraction' comes from the prawn’s abdomen, where each segment, with its continuous strokes, forms a rhythm from coarse to fine, reflecting the texture and movement of the prawn's body.
The diverse forms of shrimp, floating and gathering with the seaweed carried by the currents, and the colorful coral clusters, compose a rich and varied underwater world. It invites curious eyes to join a fantastical journey and explore the vast and unknown aquatic realm.
Thus, the beauty of flowing lines, intersecting structures, vibrant colors, and refracted light is all vividly presented.
The opening of ShaoHui Prawn Hot Pot at Changbai Wanxianghui marks a multidimensional upgrade for the brand—modern, fashionable, and elevated in its experiential quality. It intricately connects commercial positioning, ingredient offerings, and scene sculpting, serving as a flagship store that leads the series of chain stores towards a higher-tier market.
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Project Information —
Project Name: ShaoHui Prawn Hot Pot
Location: Changbai Wanxianghui, Shenyang, China
Completion Date: October 2023
Project Area: 290 square meters