
Halation is a fascinating word in astronomy. Located in the central area of Shanghai, an affluent Jing'an neighbourhood filled with tree-lined avenues and a beautiful red-brick facade, 800 Show (Creative Working Center and Show area) is Halation's first outpost of the brand. The design of Halation is a testament to meticulous craftsmanship. The team has used 3713 square-shaped grass block pavers to create a unique and visually stunning space , with three different combinations and patterns, each meticulously placed to create a harmonious environment. The 15 large infinity mirror pendant lamps and 70 metal ceiling surfaces together spell out the infinite imagination of the universe and the interstellar, with 81 disc devices that feel like planets and meteorites hung on them. The bar counter is represented by 80 tiles, which change gradually, like the sun and moon. Two wine racks, like flying rotary switches, activate the gate of time built by 86 wine bottles. Halation integrates the coffee area, the beverage bar, the central dining area, the booth seat areas on the left and right sides, the kitchen, and the bathroom. According to different usage requirements, the two newly added pillars, along with six original ones, divide the main space into four seating areas and one delivery corridor, keeping each side in its corresponding privacy. As the main axis, the central dining naturally connects the other four areas. With the concept of an astronomical environment, ' Halation' uses different lighting Installations and BlueTooth to control the lighting effect of the whole site. Therefore, the various dining times reflect the diverse interests and appropriate lighting atmosphere. The coffee area directly faces the outside, considering the functions of taking care of the outdoor seating. The total number of 8 infinity lamps at the entrance and the operation area can give people unlimited views of the internal space. The 81 discs are distributed on the top surface of the ceiling in the central dining area. The studio hopes that from any angle, we can see different appearances. The staggered height settings allude to the imagination of the cloudy and sunny moon. The design logic of points, lines, and surfaces is based on RGB light colour programmable and constantly changing characteristics, combined with the disc to form the image of the universe astrolabe. The studio has made a return capsule spacecraft device for Halation to add an exciting highlight to the centre of the venue. Walking into the dark bathroom aisle, the welcoming beast on the planet quietly waits for all the guests who walk in, deliberately dividing the space into the main toilet area and the waiting area, matching the needs of different users. The contrasting mirror surfaces reflect the layering effect of bottomless black holes, which makes the waiting time exciting. To achieve the goal of a friendly environment, the design team decided to reduce the development cost of new materials and tried to use environmentally friendly, sustainable materials and materials hidden in the everyday living environment. The studio uses reorganized and superimposed low-cost square grass block pavers to balance cost and quality in response to environmental friendliness. Its compressive resistance and ease of damage are the most critical performance for sustainable materials. The production method of the halo reflection on the top surface of the ceiling is inspired by our site visits. The aluminium foil plastic bags used to pack the lamps and the waste plastic film used to pack all kinds of site materials are used as the disc materials. The original intention of the design of the disc is the imagination of a group of planets shining in the interstellar universe. But if the combination of the grey aluminium foil plastic plate can inspire people to appreciate all the beautiful things, whether they are at the expense of the environment. When the design direction moves towards rethinking materials use and construction methods, how to use and solve the existing manufactured materials and waste also needs to be considered. Looking up at the vast stars now, the design team wishes to convey the protection of the environment through design performance.










Typology
Restaurant&Bar
Area
360m2
Scope
Interior design
Lighting design
Furniture design
Facade design
Photographer
Wen Studio
HALATION2 RESTAURANT, SELECTED AWARDS
Halation Bistro/Lounge, Restaurant & Bar Design Awards, Asia-Standalone category, Winner; Global Sustainability category, Shortlisted
Halation Bistro/Lounge, 20th International Design Media Awards, Restaurant Space Platinum Award
Halation Bistro/Lounge, Golden Pin Design Award, Spatial Design – C03 Dinning Space category, Golden Pin “Design Award”Mark Winner
Halation Bistro/Lounge, Asia Pacific Property Awards, Leisure Interior Shanghai Municipality category, Winner
Halation Bistro/Lounge, INDE.Awards, Social Space category, Shortlisted
Halation Bistro/Lounge, JINWA AWARD, Commercial Space category, Bronze Award

Architizer, Interior design, Hospitality, shortlisted

Asia Pacific Property Awards, Leisure Interior Shanghai Municipality, China category, WinnerHalation Bistro/Lounge, INDE.AWARDS, “Social Space” category, Shortlisted

Restaurant & Bar Design Awards, Asia Standalone category, Winner

INDE.AWARDS, “Social Space” category, Shortlisted

GOLDEN PIN DESIGN AWARD