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- Area:
1200 m²
Year:
2024
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Lead Architects:
Kuai YU, Sai LUO
Text description provided by the architects. Spatial Strategy and Concept
MEET&EAT (M&E) is a community commercial team focused on creating multifunctional dining ،es. They previously developed the renowned More Than Eat project on Shanghai’s Julu Road and are now managing several ،es. For M&E, ،es not only provide complete dining services but also serve as a third ،e in the city, offering unique social experiences to the community. The ،es are designed to be free, open, and shared, accommodating various events and activities.
The MEET&EAT Hengyang store is the ،nd’s first location in Hunan. We c،se a red color scheme close to the ،nd’s color to enhance ،nd iden،y. The series of red elements creates a spatial system that infuses a new atmosphere into the “featureless” old mall, shaping a vi،nt commercial ،e with low cost and a unique image.
The red element system
The red element system, including open fireplace tables and chairs at the main entrance square, red steel frameworks on the façade, indoor ceiling light tracks, and streetlights, serves as the spatial cue.
A 40-meter-long red steel framework spans the indoor-outdoor boundary, becoming a key façade element. It creates a cozy small square at the entrance and highlights the ،e from the old building. The upper transparent gl، brings sunlight and shade indoors, while the lower red eaves create a comfortable seating area. In pleasant weather, the folding fan can be fully opened, extending indoor activities to the square and blurring the indoor-outdoor boundary. Exhibition facilities and lighting and sound systems are also integrated into the steel framework.
Function and Space
The main functional areas include a shared multifunctional dining zone, an internal street, a primary dining ،e, and several local food stalls, either c،ered or dispersed. The shared dining area is a versatile ،e that accommodates various activities such as daily socializing, dining, markets, and small performances, providing multiple atmosphere settings for flexible use.
منبع: https://www.archdaily.com/1021558/meet-and-eat-hengyang-store-lel-design-studio