This exquisite restaurant is located on the tidal river along the Oujiang
River in Wenzhou, in the 1.8km new building and landscape belt of Oujiang Road.
AntiStatics Architecture has also spent the past two years planning three piers
in the surrounding area, a waterfront landscape, and a series of new buildings
that echo the hydrology of the Oujiang River.
The two "crystal box" buildings, consisting of cascading terraces, float
above the Oujiang River, with hollowed-out white concrete facades interwoven
between the roof and the terraces, inspired by the river's natural hydrology and
rolling hills.
Echoing the hilly terrain on the other side of the river, the building is
divided into two mirrored volumes, with the landscape flowing in between the
buildings like a curvilinear cut in the river topography, while using this cut
as the landscaped courtyard entrance to the restaurant. Taking full advantage of
Wenzhou's year-round pleasant climate, the split-level terrace and roof system
act like a drawer box to add more semi-outdoor space to the two buildings,
further creating an outdoor private space connected to the dining room.
These outdoor Spaces invite diners to step outside and admire the full view
of the Oujiang River and the mountains on the opposite side. The design of the
building's facade is inspired by the different experience of looking from the
inside out through the lush canopy and from the outside in, and the
custom-designed hollowed-out walls create privacy for the diners inside without
obstructing the viewing from the inside out.
The exterior of the building is made up of standard stacked platforms and
organic gridded hollowed-out walls, while the interior Spaces use warm and cozy
materials, relaxing furnishings and complete five-star dining experience. The
entrance of the restaurant features a simple and comfortable lobby adjacent to a
series of seafood handling areas where customers can choose the freshest
ingredients. The architectural design creates a complete riverside dining
experience, highlighting the culinary arts and local food culture.
The hollowed-out skin of the building is prefabricated from high-strength
fiber concrete (UHPC), numerically rendered with precise geometric shapes,
generated from a simple three-dimensional mold casting. The double water ripple
three-dimensional hollowed-out wall creates a macroscopic Mohr effect. When
pedestrians pass by the hollowed-out skin of the building, the depth and level
of the cast UHPC structure show different patterns, as if the river around the
building is full of dynamic forms of tidal vortexes and turbulence.
When night falls, the hollow-out facade with rich light effects transforms
the building into a glowing crystal box with tension. Visible from both the
shore and the river, the effect of the light design is inspired by traditional
fishing boat lanterns, which fishermen would hang from the bow to attract fish
through the silt-filled river.
From close up, the smooth woven concrete facade has a more diverse lighting
effect, allowing light to flow from different angles across the smooth surface,
allowing the vibrant color collage to create a beacon for pedestrians on busy
streets and boats crossing the river.
Wenzhou is a city with a wealth of delicious food, not only in terms of
flavor and texture, but also in terms of comfortable dining experiences. The
space design of the Deep Sea Black Pearl Restaurant sets the stage for this
experience, with a private private room with a panoramic view of the Oujiang
River and the most spectacular mountain light show opposite.
The organization of the space creates a carefully curated dining experience.
The interior space consists entirely of a private dining room, offering a
variety of space scenes for cooking and dining: a relaxing space for cocktails
and appetizers; A large group dining table is provided for formal dining;
Finally, each individual restaurant has an outdoor terrace and private courtyard
to relax and digest, while also enjoying stunning views of the Oujiang River and
the spectacular mountains in the distance.
Project Drawing
