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Carefree Restaurant by Xiaobing Yao

Carefree Restaurant

Golden A' Design Award Winner 2022

This horizontal format architectural photograph presents an interior space dominated by a large cylindrical sculptural element positioned in the left portion of the frame, progressing from the foreground and extending toward the middle ground. The cylinder exterior displays a deep matte black surface, while its interior glows with a luminous aquamarine color reminiscent of tropical waters or cool jade held to light, creating a portal-like circular opening that draws attention inward. Moving rightward across the composition, a female figure wearing a flowing dress in vivid warm red walks through the space, her form softened by motion blur suggesting graceful movement from left to right. She appears in three-quarter profile, her silhouette elegant against the illuminated background. Behind her spans a large translucent wall displaying an image of a misty forest, bare trees with intricate branch patterns rising vertically in tones of soft brown, muted green, and atmospheric gray, suggesting late autumn or early spring woodland shrouded in morning mist. Warm light from above washes down this forest backdrop, creating an ethereal glow that feels like diffused daylight filtering through clouds. The floor beneath reflects this luminosity, suggesting a smooth polished surface in deep charcoal tones that mirrors both the architectural elements and the walking figure, creating a sense of depth and spatial continuity. The ceiling appears in warm gray with a geometric grid of recessed panels and softly glowing fixtures. The overall atmosphere feels contemplative and serene, the contrast between the cool aquamarine glow and warm red figure creating visual harmony while the forest imagery evokes connection to natural environments despite the sophisticated interior setting.

The lobby is divided into three areas, that is, refreshment area, wine area and private room. According to the business hours and regional characteristics, the three areas have their own beautiful scenery. The wall decoration of the refreshment area is with Chinese carved fence, supplemented by dim light to highlight the deep and secluded feeling. The private room did not use splendid decorations, but designed the space into a container for people and food to set off the delicate taste of food by broadening the image extension.