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Wooden Slatted Restaurants

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Interior of This Noodle Bar Follows the Pattern of a Wooden Crate

— September 17, 2015 — Art & Design
The Fun Noodle Bar in the Chinese city of Shenzhen looks fairly typical from the outside, with a panoramic glass front and a neon sign. The interior of the restaurant, however, looks like the inside of a giant antique shipping crate.

In order to take advantage of the beautiful view afforded by the noodle bar's high elevation, architect Fanbo Zeng decided to create a frame motif within the restaurant. Thus, every table is surrounded by a slatted wood frame which not only creates an intimate wooded canopy for each table but also divides the view into framed sections. This design provides a different perspective for each individual diner -- the structure and material of the wooden boxes is inspired by pool cabanas.

The noodle bar also has an outdoor terrace where the full effect of the Shenzhen landscape can be taken in.
Trend Themes
1. Wooden Crate Interiors - The utilization of wooden slatted frames inside restaurants provides a unique dining experience for customers with the potential to be adapted across different industries.
2. Frame Motif Design - The frame motif design within restaurant interiors presents an opportunity for businesses to experiment with how the use of framing can affect their customers' experience.
3. Outdoor Dining Spaces - The incorporation of outdoor terraces in restaurants provides space for customers to enjoy their meals with a view and presents an opportunity for businesses to explore creating unique outdoor dining experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Restaurant - Restaurants can experiment with wooden crate-inspired interiors and frame motif designs to create unique dining experiences for their customers.
2. Hotel - Hotels can consider applying wooden crate interiors in their guest rooms to create a cozy atmosphere and enhance guests' overall experience.
3. Event Space - Event spaces can utilize wooden crate-inspired interiors to provide a unique and memorable environment for guests attending various events and occasions.
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