After maximally integrating and harmonising the architectural form of Taikoo Li, we retracted the façade to create a double-folded form that produces a layered street effect. As picada is a unique culinary technique of Spain that is rather versatile, we have chosen a certain electrolytic metal sheets as the main material, whose colour changes with the aspect and reflects the richly diverse layers of flavours of picada. While understanding the social distance that people find comfortable, an adequate number of seating is ensured, so more young consumers may appreciate both the social distance and the private space that offers them a view. We have turned the centre of the entire space into a functional work area that may provide coffee and beverages and serve as a bar in the evening. Both the bottle racks and the copper sheets that diffuse the light from the ceiling are also found in this area, making it a visual focal point and a service centre that satisfies business operations. The overall spatial design concept is that, where possible, versatility is sought through the use of a single material in combination with the reflection of changing lights, so as to satisfy the visual atmosphere during different dining hours.
La Picada Spanish Restaurant
Hummingbird Design Consultant
Bronze

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William Barrington-Binns
Director of Photography
at WBB & Co.
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6.75

Jason Traves
Chief Creative Officer
at Lucky Fox
I love the use of materials, reflec...
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5
7.25

Joanna van der Linden
Global Retail Identity & Design Manager
at Nestlé Nespresso
Nice take on picada reflected in th...
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8
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5.5

Richard Parr
Founder
at Richard Parr Associates
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8
4
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4.5

Anastasia Karandinou
Architect, Senior Lecturer
at University of East London
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7
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5
6

Corien Pompe
Chairman and Founder
at Donna e Mobile
5
8
8
4
6.25

Jasper Blüm
Senior Designer
at Colliers
8
8
9
6
7.75

Stefano Giussani
CEO
at Lissoni New York
7
7
7
6
6.75

Bret Recor
Founder & Creative Director
at Box Clever
7
8
7
6
7

Johnny Chiu
Founder
at J.C. Architecture
6
7
7
5
6.25
Designer
Hummingbird Design Consultant
Client
La Picada Spanish Restaurant
Floor area
170 ㎡
Completion
2019
Chief Designer
Jiajun Tang
Chief Designer
Rene