Nestled along an outdoor shopping promenade near the Xiangjiang River, the compact noodle joint exudes a calm yet mysterious presence with a bamboo-cast concrete storefront. Two rustic steel boxes penetrate through the solemn exterior: the taller one is cladded with rusted steel panels, while its shorter neighbour is constructed like a metal scaffold. These three elements together are visually orchestrated to suggest a journey of discovery.
Playing with the duality between rustic and refined, eastern tradition and western representation, Lukstudio introduces a crossover between a fast food chain and an upscale diner. Noodle Rack differentiates itself from the stigma of a kitsch fast food “hole in the wall” on every street of China. It demonstrates just how Chinese eateries can also have the potential to be reborn into hip gathering spots not unlike the ubiquitous café.
Website: lukstudiodesign.com
Photos Courtesy of LOTAN Architectural Photography
This story was originally published on Neocha Magazine.
Reposted on movable.pssngr.co: 1 July 2024
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