MEET&EAT Hengyang Store

MEET&EAT Hengyang Store 

LEL DESIGN STUDIO

MEET&EAT Hengyang Store
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INTERIOR DESIGNERS
Lel Design Studio

LEAD ARCHITECTS
Kuai Yu, Sai Luo

DESIGN TEAM
Ruihao Yang, Lixin Yang, Yimu Chen, Jianbo Zhao

GENERAL CONSTRUCTING
Chengdu Zhongruiyuanxin Architectural Decoration Engineering Co., Ltd.

PHOTOGRAPHS
Yuuuunstudio

AREA
1200 M²

YEAR
2024

LOCATION
Heng Yang Shi, China

CATEGORY
Restaurants & Bars, Restaurant & Bar Interiors

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SPATIAL STRATEGY AND CONCEPT

MEET&EAT (M&E) is a community commercial team focused on creating multifunctional dining spaces.

They previously developed the renowned More Than Eat project on Shanghai's Julu Road and are now managing several spaces.

MEET&EAT Hengyang Store
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MEET&EAT Hengyang Store
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For M&E, spaces not only provide complete dining services but also serve as a third space in the city, offering unique social experiences to the community.

The spaces are designed to be free, open, and shared, accommodating various events and activities.

MEET&EAT Hengyang Store
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MEET&EAT Hengyang Store
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The MEET&EAT Hengyang store is the brand's first location in Hunan. We chose a red color scheme close to the brand's color to enhance brand identity.

The series of red elements creates a spatial system that infuses a new atmosphere into the "featureless" old mall, shaping a vibrant commercial space with low cost and a unique image.

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MEET&EAT Hengyang Store
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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 space from the old building.

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MEET&EAT Hengyang Store
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The upper transparent glass 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.

MEET&EAT Hengyang Store
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MEET&EAT Hengyang Store
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FUNCTION AND SPACE

The main functional areas include a shared multifunctional dining zone, an internal street, a primary dining space, and several local food stalls, either clustered or dispersed.

The shared dining area is a versatile space that accommodates various activities such as daily socializing, dining, markets, and small performances, providing multiple atmosphere settings for flexible use.

MEET&EAT Hengyang Store
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MEET&EAT Hengyang Store
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MEET&EAT Hengyang Store
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MEET&EAT Hengyang Store
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MEET&EAT Hengyang Store
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MEET&EAT Hengyang Store
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MEET&EAT Hengyang Store
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MEET&EAT Hengyang Store
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MEET&EAT Hengyang Store


MEET&EAT Hengyang Store


MEET&EAT Hengyang Store
MEET&EAT Hengyang Store