Impertial Court Project: A Modern Take on Traditional Chaoshan Culture

Guangzhou Optimum Interior Design Co., Ltd. Transforms a Restaurant into a Cultural Symbol

The Impertial Court Project is located in the commercial podium building of a premium office building in the CBD area. The minimalist modern architectural characteristics of the building are highlighted by linear simplicity and a white facade. The design team's understanding of the new Chaoshan culture is reflected in the integration of the essence of tradition and innovation to produce a unique design.

The designers drew inspiration from the irreplaceable cultural symbol Guangji Bridge in Chaoshan. This inspiration is artistically presented in the form of a 33-meter-long feature wall made of customized glass tiles. The main passage connects the hall with the wing-room at the other end of the bridge, and each visitor must cross it to reach the private dining room.

The design team faced several challenges, including the unique craftsmanship of the details and the lighting effect for the 4.3-meter-high space. After repeated communication with the lighting supplier, the team managed to achieve the ideal lighting effect for the restaurant, with concentrated light on the dishes without glare and reflection, and avoiding poor light quality on the ground.

The project, which started in March 2017 and finished in November 2018, covers a total of 2523 square meters. The integration of the unique environment and familiar traditional objects is intended to bring surprise and recognition to the customer group. The design team and artists hand-created the ceiling on the site, molded it with clay and fixed it on the ceiling, and then adjusted the plum blossom to the ideal shape, which lasted 15 days.

The Impertial Court Project was awarded Silver in A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award in 2020. The award is given to top-of-the-line, creative, and professionally remarkable designs that illustrate outstanding expertise and innovation. These designs, admired for their strong technical characteristics and splendid artistic skill, showcase a remarkable level of excellence and introduce positive feelings, amazement, and wonder.