Noodle Diner Sanlitun SOHO by Lukstudio
08/03/2018.
[Beijing] China
VANESA DEL OLMO
VANESA DEL OLMO
Noodle Diner Sanlitun SOHO is a restaurant project for dinner, where the aim is to give a new vision to typical Chinese street food with a design previously seen by the same architect, but this time in Changsha.
Interior view. Noodle Diner Sanlitun SOHO by Lukstudio. Photograph © Dirk Weiblen
Interior view. Noodle Diner Sanlitun SOHO by Lukstudio. Photograph © Dirk Weiblen
Interior view. Noodle Diner Sanlitun SOHO by Lukstudio. Photograph © Dirk Weiblen
Interior view. Noodle Diner Sanlitun SOHO by Lukstudio. Photograph © Dirk Weiblen
Interior view. Noodle Diner Sanlitun SOHO by Lukstudio. Photograph © Dirk Weiblen
Interior view. Noodle Diner Sanlitun SOHO by Lukstudio. Photograph © Dirk Weiblen
Interior view. Noodle Diner Sanlitun SOHO by Lukstudio. Photograph © Dirk Weiblen
Interior view. Noodle Diner Sanlitun SOHO by Lukstudio. Photograph © Dirk Weiblen
Staircase detail. Noodle Diner Sanlitun SOHO by Lukstudio. Photograph © Dirk Weiblen
Staircase detail. Noodle Diner Sanlitun SOHO by Lukstudio. Photograph © Dirk Weiblen
Interior detail. Noodle Diner Sanlitun SOHO by Lukstudio. Photograph © Dirk Weiblen
Interior view. Noodle Diner Sanlitun SOHO by Lukstudio. Photograph © Dirk Weiblen
Staircase detail. Noodle Diner Sanlitun SOHO by Lukstudio. Photograph © Dirk Weiblen
Interior view. Noodle Diner Sanlitun SOHO by Lukstudio. Photograph © Dirk Weiblen
Interior view. Noodle Diner Sanlitun SOHO by Lukstudio. Photograph © Dirk Weiblen
Entrance. Noodle Diner Sanlitun SOHO by Lukstudio. Photograph © Dirk Weiblen
Entrance. Noodle Diner Sanlitun SOHO by Lukstudio. Photograph © Dirk Weiblen
Interior detail. Noodle Diner Sanlitun SOHO by Lukstudio. Photograph © Dirk Weiblen
First floor plan. Noodle Diner Sanlitun SOHO by Lukstudio. Photograph © Dirk Weiblen
Second floor plan. Noodle Diner Sanlitun SOHO by Lukstudio. Photograph © Dirk Weiblen
Based on the original “noodle rack” concept, Lukstudio lead by Christina Luk architect has created a layered experience at the Longxiaobao flagship restaurant in Beijing where dining areas are shaped by multiple steel frames and wires.
Description of project by Lukstudio
The noodles are part of the food known as the noodles soup, which is sold in the street stalls of China. Lukstudio is responsible for designing this restaurant, as he did with "The Noodle Rack", where he also integrates into the design, the tradition of making the noodle, resembling a drying box of these noodles.
The journey begins with a composed foyer where two windows frame the views into the kitchen on the left and the dining space beyond. Walking pass the main door finished with rusted steel and copper plate, one is presented with three volumes. Though a consistent palette of exposed cement wall, rusted-metal frame, wooden tables and display boxes has been applied; three different dining ambiences are created. The first rack has a canteen style with 3 rows of long tables and serves well the busy white collars. The second rack is equipped with banquette seating and tasteful china decorations; it entertains those who take time to savor their meal. In the third rack that embodies the double- height stairwell, one special table gets to enjoy closely the visual anchor of the restaurant: the signature “noodle” pendant.
Walking up the stairs within two frame layers in the atrium, one arrives on the private dining level. The area explores further the potential of steel wires.“Noodles” are hung in an overlapping manner to define a dining volume. These see-through screen dividers exude an ethereal beauty that is unique for the noodle shop.
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Architects
Lukstudio [Christina Luk].
Design director
Christina Luk.
Project team
Cai Jin Hong, Shanyun Huang, Leo Wang, Yiye Lim, Alba Beroiz Blazquez, Marcello Chiado Rana, Pao Yee Lim.
General contractor
Shanghai MaiChang Construction Project Co., Ltd.
Scope
Interior design, custom furniture & lighting design.
Net area
200 m²
Dates
Dec 2015 - Jan 2016 [design]. Jan - Mar 2016 [construction].
Location
Shop 1-122, Sanlitun SOHO, Beijing.
Client
Longxiaobao Restaurant.
Christina Luk. LUKSTUDIO
Christina Luk was born and brought up in Hong Kong. After graduated from the Bachelor of Architecture at the University of Toronto, Christina worked in Toronto and obtained her OAA architect license before relocated to Shanghai, China in 2007. In the past 10 years, Christina has been working in medium to big size projects as an architect and a project manager. She has accumulated all facets of the design and construction in a broad range of projects including urban planning, heritage conservation, mixed-used architectural complex, institutional, hospitality interiors and gallery exhibit design. Her strength is in articulating each client’s needs and leading her team to fulfill the potentials of each project. Christina founded Lukstudio in Shanghai in 2011, since then her team has created a portfolio that showcases a passion for materials and craftsmanship.
