Connect with us

Mandarin Cake Shop, Guangzhou, China

portfolio : This is an interior that draws upon the heritage of drinking tea in this part of the world but also takes a broader, more international view

mm

Published

on

THE MANDARIN CAKE Shop is, as the name would suggest, part of the interior of the Mandarin Oriental hotel in the far southern Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou. It is designed as a destination within the building, as much as a retail option for those checking in to enjoy the five-star luxury on offer.

Designed by Cheng Chung Design (CCD) from nearby Hong Kong, this is an interior that draws upon the heritage of drinking tea in this part of the world but also takes a broader, more international view. This can be seen through the display cabinets, which use “classic French-style curved lines and antique rust proof dark bronze” to create a contrast between old and new, according to CCD.

Mandarin Cake Shop, Guangzhou, China The interior features dark wood and green hues, drawing inspiration from Guangzhou’s historic artwork as well as paintings by English artist Thomas Allom.

As a whole, a series of paintings of Cantonese formal gardens by 19th century English artist Thomas Allom is the inspiration for the interior, with rocks, water plants and architecture all playing their part in creating a space that is intended to be a haven of peace. Translated, this means a public area with seats, a semi-colonial-looking bar, low tables and several VIP rooms that have been kept deliberately simple and feature Allom’s garden illustrations.

In general, the interior has been kept calm and neutral with dark wood coupled with a dark green, providing a palette with a strong sense of local Chinese tradition, in keeping with the hotel, which draws heavily upon the history of its location.

Advertisement

Mandarin Cake Shop, Guangzhou, China

Advertisement

With a population just shy of 19 million, Guangzhou is a very large city, albeit there are several larger across the country, and the Mandarin and its cake shop are, in some sense, a retreat from the urban hustle and bustle.

The project was not realized at speed. The design and fit-out took around two years to complete. — John Ryan

PHOTO GALLERY (41 IMAGES)
📷 CHENG CHUNG DESIGN (CCD)

Advertisement

Advertisement

FEATURED VIDEO

MasterClass: ‘Re-Sparkling’ Retail: Using Store Design to Build Trust, Faith and Brand Loyalty

HOW CAN WE EMPOWER and inspire senior leaders to see design as an investment for future retail growth? This session, led by retail design expert Ian Johnston from Quinine Design, explores how physical stores remain unmatched in the ability to build trust, faith, and loyalty with your customers, ultimately driving shareholder value.

Presented by:
Ian Johnston
Founder and Creative Director, Quinine Design

Promoted Headlines

Advertisement
Advertisement

Subscribe

Advertisement

Facebook

Most Popular