International Hospitality - Casual

G-COFFEE Nanjing Zifeng Project Commissioner/Creator Shanghai X.Space Interior Design & Decoration

Team John Sun, Gavin Ye, Suguo Ma G-COFFEE is located in the Gulou District of Nanjing City, an ancient capital of six dynasties with a profound cultural heritage. The G-COFFEE Cloud Shop is expected to be built into a theme cafe different from the traditional ones as a result of the design of a scene-oriented clean and fresh space, and turn into the city’s new memory and a location frequented by celebrities in the coffee circles.

Cozy Sprit Spot Project Commissioner/Creator THTH Interior Design

Team Chief Designer : Jing-Pei, Chen This compact, yet elegant bar blends modern along with traditional elements while welcoming clients into a warm, approachable up-to-date space. Drawing on stylistic themes of the Japanese Showa period and traditional European drinking establishments, this low-key, yet elegant space beckons the worka-day weary with its extensive curated collection of fine whiskeys and spirits to unwind with friends, colleagues or strangers at the bar or in the comfortable crushed blue velvet and rattan seating throughout this cozy space.

Integration of Taiwanese and Japanese Aesthetics Project Commissioner Shijimaru Conveyor Belt Sushi Restaurant Creator Zendo Design The site of Shijimaru conveyor belt sushi restaurant was originally a Japanese-style building that has been idle for years. The designer upholds the concept of ‘handling complexity by simplicity’ and interprets cultural sustainability. Showing the beauty of the old building through reinforcement methods to stabilize the structure. The building exterior draws the local landscape, using wooden louvers to embody the image of mountain and forest culture, thereby exploring the harmonious symbiosis between human and nature, the delicate light and shadow, and the Japanese ‘shaded’ thinking aesthetic. The receptionist is composed by sushi plates showing the characteristics of the conveyor belt sushi, and the dining area is decorated with Japanese taiko drums. The space with a smooth circulation is planned with a pre-dining area, seating area, private box and kitchen, and the rooms are divided with a semitransparent material with wooden louvers and different shapes of lanterns, giving an open visual experience.