2025 | Professional

French Design Awards Gold Winner

AU my god

Entrant Company

Gooday design

Category

Interior Design - Restaurants & Café

Client's Name

Country / Region

Taiwan

Beneath the grandeur of a vast sky, bright sunlight bathes the white-toned structure along the street while the surrounding small shrubs soften the rugged industrial vibe. The ambiance quietly transforms into harmony and relaxation in the interplay with nature. Overhead, the swaying shade sails cast gentle shadows over the seating area, inviting passersby to stay and enjoy a moment that feels like a coastal escape abroad. As the aroma of grilled dishes drifts out, it leads them to step inside and discover the culinary delights awaiting them.
With a vision to align the style with its signature Australian cuisine, the project embraces Southern Hemisphere Holiday Aesthetics as its core theme. The exterior adopts a white backdrop to establish a clean, airy look, complemented by light brown parasols and shade sails that evoke the leisurely charm of overseas travel. Besides, the designer intentionally planted drought-resistant plants like cacti and dragon trees to simulate native Australian landscapes, offering visitors an immersive experience like sitting on an urban street in Australia. Indoors, the palette shifts to darker shades of gray and black. A blend of delicate textured artistic finishes, slab tiles, and metallic lacquer panels enrich the layering. At the same time, wood and brass elements carry through warm tones and craft a stylish yet inviting ambiance that warmly welcomes guests. The result is a chic urban retreat that encourages lingering visits and often returns.
This project skillfully contrasts stark white exteriors with deep, moody interior spaces, creating a striking visual tension that leaves a lasting impression. This sensory contrast subtly encourages Instagramming and check-ins, boosting brand exposure and laying the groundwork for long-term sustainability. The design also showcases the restaurant’s adaptability, seamlessly transitioning from a bright and leisurely brunch cafe during the day, thanks to the large windows that usher in abundant natural light, to a refined, mysterious charm at night, created by a collection of diverse, sculptural lighting fixtures. Furthermore, the detailed standout lies in the metallic gloss hexagonal tiles on the counter’s front.

Credits

Director
WU MENGJU
Director
TSENG MINGWEI
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