Project: Exquisite Bocuse
Award: Hospitality Interiors - Restaurants & Cafe's, Medium Practice (20+ employees), 2024
Location: Suzhou, China
Design Practice: DOMANI Architectural Concepts
Client: Exquisite Bocuse
Exquisite Bocuse by DOMANI is a high-end Chinese restaurant located on the banks of Jinji Lake in Suzhou, China. The core of this project is the modern interpretation of a traditional Chinese garden, for which the city is known. The resulting design offers a leisurely dining space reminiscent of the tranquil and serene atmosphere of JinJi Lake in Suzhou. It offers a contemporary art gallery-style spatial experience and exceptional lake views.
“The architectural renovation of this project posed significant challenges as it involved updating the structure of a building that was constructed 20 years ago. The integrated construction project was completed within tight cost and construction time constraints,” DOMANI said.
Design highlights
The project features captivating spaces reflecting the essence of Chinese garden design and blending its aesthetics with modern design principles. Visitors are immersed into the atmosphere of a Chinese garden, featuring water elements, rocks and windows framing the views of the beautiful surrounding landscape. Some strong vistas have been created with strategically positioned facade shaft views while the monumental organic shapes are beautifully executed, creating a striking visual impact.
Photo credit: Vincent Wu
- DESIGN DIRECTOR: Ann Yu