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Mountain-Sea Chronicles

Funun Lab

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Innovation
Functionality
Creativity
Eco-Social Impact
Total
JURY VOTES
Restaurant
7.65
7.10
8.00
6.50
7.31
Zhen Song
Zhen Song General Manager of Interior Design Department at Wide Horizon Invest Group
The curvilinear volumes have deftly...
8
7
8
6
7.25
Joya Nandurdikar
Joya Nandurdikar Founding Partner at Untitled Design Consultant and Furgonomics by Ud
7
7
8.5
6.5
7.25
Ou Xiao
Ou Xiao Founder and Design Director at Xiaoou Office
7
6
7.5
7.5
7
Jugal Mistri
Jugal Mistri Founder at JMA Mumbai
10
10
10
8
9.5
Laura Bielecki
Laura Bielecki Associate Director of Interiors at Dubai Holding Real Estate
7.5
6.5
8.5
6
7.13
Kevin Haley
Kevin Haley Founder and Managing Director at Kevin Haley Studio
7
7.5
8
6
7.13
Adrien Ganassin
Adrien Ganassin Sr. Director F&B Design & Development at Marriott International
7.5
6.5
7.5
6.5
7
Valeria Segovia
Valeria Segovia Principal at Gensler
6.5
6
6.5
6
6.25
Bani Singh
Bani Singh Founder and Creative Director at Grounded Design
8
7
8
6
7.25
Fernando Sordo Madaleno
Fernando Sordo Madaleno Principal at Sordo Madaleno
8
7.5
7.5
6.5
7.38
Designer
Client
Ding Huixin
Floor area
1077 ㎡
Completion
2024

Mountain-Sea Chronicles dining space, meticulously designed by FUNUN LAB, draws inspiration from the imagery of mountains and seas, blending traditional Eastern culture with modern design language to create an innovative and artistic immersive dining experience. The designers use “mountain and sea” as the core concept, incorporating flowing wave elements and curved landscape walls to depict the natural scenes of mountains and seas, breaking the boundaries of space and seamlessly integrating nature with modern functionality, thus creating a unique spatial atmosphere.

The design of the restaurant is poetic, with a flexible and diverse layout. The carefully divided areas meet the needs of private dining while also accommodating family gatherings and social events. The open kitchen and barbecue area serve as the focal point of the space, with a towering oven resembling a mythical furnace nestled in the mountains, mysterious and full of charm, enhancing the artistic expression of the space. The designer cleverly uses floor-to-ceiling windows to connect the indoor and outdoor landscapes, allowing guests to experience the natural ambiance while dining.

In terms of functionality, the flexibility and freedom of the space are fully realized. The varying heights and layouts of different areas create a multi-dimensional dining experience that provides privacy while also fostering interaction and communication. Every detail of the space is crafted with thoughtful lighting and material combinations, conveying a rich Eastern aesthetic and unique emotional expression. Through the poetic presentation of natural elements, the space seems to merge with nature, stimulating guests' sensory and emotional resonance.

Mountain-Sea Chronicles not only breaks through the traditional design framework of dining spaces but also finds the perfect balance between innovation and functionality. The designers, through meticulous spatial layout and artistic expression, successfully combine Eastern natural wisdom with modern lifestyles, creating a commercial space rich in emotional depth and cultural heritage. Every design element carries a profound understanding and interpretation of Eastern aesthetics, offering guests an immersive sensory journey.