Chuan He Hotpot

Away from neon lights of the city, the simplicity of the modern style, the humanity of the hand-painted coatings, and the warmth of the wood create a sense of stability. By offering delicious and flavorful hotpots, the restaurant is a place for customers to decompress from the fast-paced city life.

Since the restaurant is located on the busy road in a shopping district instead of a shopping mall, drawing the attention of customers is the key. Therefore, the maximized window-to-wall ratio not only welcomes abundant light, but also transforms the interaction between customers when they savor hot pot into a dynamic frame, giving passers-by a sense of warmth.

To echo the curved logo in matte gold, dark gold metal grilles at the entrance welcome every customer and emphasize the simple yet sophisticated brand image. Divided by Z-shaped light strips, the countertop features a combination of stone and wood, incorporating warmth and alleviating the conflict between different materials. Gray handmade paint oozes a calming, relaxing ambience in the restaurant. Walls with rounded corners can reduce the effect of bumps. In terms of each doorway, rounded arcs instead of rigid edges add layers and softness to the simple space.

The seating plan provides a clear, spacious route for customers to move around with ease. The structural columns on the first floor create a sense of visual obstruction. However, the semi-private booth layout allows the seating area to be independent and offset the abruptness of the volume. At the window, a round table for 10 can accommodate a large number of customers and convey a sense of completion and harmony. The circular traffic flow allows people to move around with ease and get up and down from corner seats effortlessly. On the second floor, the partition walls separate booths to fit a large party. Moreover, the circular traffic flow can channel flows at the entrance and exit, offering a wide and unobstructed pathway.