Prize(s) Winners in Bar and Restaurant Lighting Design
Lighting Design/Product Company Uniimport
Lead Designers Mily Zeng
Other Designer's names Roberto Luo, Wang Chao, JOJO Hu
Interior Design Company NAN AND XU DESIGN STUDIO
Client Beijing Mel’s Catering Co., Ltd.
Photo Credits Chen Jinsong from SURPRISED
Completion Date December 2023
Project Location Beijing, China
Entry DescriptionThe project pioneers a new model of dining and bar experience by integrating spatial design, intelligent lighting, and art installations, crafting a sensory world filled with mystery and allure. Through the Uniimport smart system, multiple lighting scenes—including Festival and Goddess modes—are seamlessly automated to enhance the dining atmosphere.
Utilizing a hybrid protocol of TTL, DMX512, and Zigbee, the lighting system enables centralized control, deep dimming, and smooth transitions, delivering an exquisite visual experience. Against gray-blue aluminum walls, lighting parameters are finely adjusted to perfectly reveal the deep allure of PMS2726 violet-blue.
The lighting scheme adapts flexibly to seasonal atmospheres—warm reds for winter, soft lavenders for summer—allowing dynamic adjustments based on operational needs. Even in cases of initial positioning inaccuracies or hard finish challenges, lighting serves as an active tool for spatial optimization.
At the entrance, low-illuminance ceilings, gradient-lit aluminum panels, and a glowing logo create a captivating ambiance. Inside, dynamic ring lights, crystal ceiling spheres, and eclipse-inspired fixtures weave a dreamlike, starry narrative. In restrooms, layered lighting effects and reflective surfaces enhance comfort and visual richness, elevating the dining experience through thoughtful and immersive illumination.
Sustainability ApproachThis project embraces sustainability through smart energy management, modular lighting systems, and efficient material use. The Uniimport intelligent control system, combining TTL, DMX512, and Zigbee protocols, significantly reduces energy consumption with deep dimming and precise scheduling, minimizing carbon emissions. Flexible lighting modes, such as seasonal adaptations, extend the space's lifecycle and reduce renovation waste, supporting a circular economy. Materials like durable aluminum panels and high-efficiency LED lighting were selected for their longevity and recyclability. Reflective and diffusive surfaces enhance illumination while lowering fixture wattage, creating a dynamic, low-impact environment that adapts to evolving operational needs to shoulder relevant environmental responsibility.
