Located in Midtown Manhattan near the vibrant K-Town district, this 1,442 sq ft contemporary hotpot restaurant draws inspiration from Sichuan’s mountainous landscapes and the refined elegance of traditional Chinese architecture.The spatial narrative evokes a symbolic mountain climb, guiding guests toward a pavilion-like peak with panoramic views. A palette of cinnabar red, natural wood, and woven rattan—balanced with matte black—bridges traditional warmth with a contemporary edge. Custom wooden lattice screens define intimate booths and communal tables, while pagoda-roof pendant lights reinterpret traditional eaves. Suspended red ridges overhead recall ancient rooflines, extending visual height and selectively lowering areas to create intimacy.A backlit DuPont paper mural depicting Sichuan palatial architecture casts a golden glow, with warm lighting focused on each table to emphasize the ritual of hotpot dining. Concealed illumination highlights architectural details and textures, allowing traditional aesthetics to transcend nostalgia and radiate with contemporary vitality.
