During the period of the Republic of China, an upper-class family moved into a mansion on the shores of West Lake which would serve as a gathering place. In response to new development trends and the evolving needs of the owners, Daxiang Design was entrusted to complete a renovation to transform the mansion into a restaurant.
Situated in an obscure location near West Lake, the surrounding environment is characterized by charm and nature, as opposed to other nearby properties. The residential villa has now been transformed into a hidden private restaurant in a peaceful setting.
The restaurant entrance integrates the functions of a covered bridge, foyer, patio, and lobby. The designer added a volume to the L-shaped building's concave point, which led to a central orientation to highlight the importance of the entrance, while also guiding people to the entrance.
Walking into the main hall, busy chefs in the kitchen can be seen through the glass of the heavy lattice door, thus whetting the appetites of arriving guests. The living room area is partitioned by a wine cabinet, providing the room with a bar counter, a stove, and a sofa.
The original entrance, located in the corner of the building, was transformed into a secondary entrance, with the staircase redirected to create a bright and spacious new path. The challenge was to link the upper and lower floors of the original site, marked by a distinct sense of separation. The sense of separation of each floor was softened through the implementation of a giant spiral staircase, creating a natural connection between the two-and-a-half levels of space. The spiral staircase becomes the focal point of this area, spiraling upwards under bright light emanating from above.
The second floor adopts a montage technique to separate a traditional staircase and a modern elevator. Bright red, white, and gray colors form a sharp contrast that renders the elevator hall memorable to guests.
The low-set second layer of the original site limited its space significantly. Therefore, the height and width were expanded by exposing the pitched roof structure. The designer then used the height of the sloping roof to increase the attic space, which is now used as a catering R&D room and KTV leisure area.
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