The Sculptural Walls In This Restaurant Were Inspired By Painting Brushstrokes

February 15, 2022
A modern restaurant with walls inspired by marble sculptures and painting brushstrokes.

WAY Studio has shared photos of their recently completed project, a revamp of BIANCHI PLUS, an Italian restaurant in Shanghai, China, that draws inspiration from classic Italian elements of sculpture, food, and nature.

A modern restaurant interior with sculptural curved walls.
Photography © Tian FangFang

The design of the restaurant interior has been inspired by marble sculptural lines and the texture of painting brushstrokes, which are immediately visible to customers once they step inside.

A modern restaurant with sculptural gray walls and plenty of plants.
Photography © Tian FangFang

Curved walls that are showcased throughout the restaurant, have been used instead of hard straight lines, giving the space a more fluid atmosphere.

A modern restaurant with curved sculptural walls, and a lighting installation inspired by fire.
Photography © Tian FangFang

The large lighting installation above the main dining area was inspired by the sparkling embers of a firewood flame. With the surrounding greenery planted around the room and the granite tabletops, diners feel as if in an outdoor oasis.

The large lighting installation above the main dining area of this modern restaurant was inspired by the sparkling embers of a firewood flame.
Photography © Tian FangFang
A modern restaurant filled with plants and sculptural walls.
Photography © Xiao XieShi

Existing columns and built-in wine rack displays assist in creating semi-private dining areas.

A modern restaurant with sculptural walls and built-in wine racks.
Photography © Xiao XieShi

The gray sculptural lines extend into the private room, which also includes matching curved banquette seating.

The gray sculptural lines lines of this modern restaurant, extend into the private room, which also includes matching curved banquette seating.
Photography © Xiao XieShi

Here’s a closer look at the marble and brushstroke-inspired curved walls.

A restaurant with curved walls inspired by sculpture and brushstrokes.
Photography © Tian FangFang

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The floor plan of a modern restaurant.
Floor plan © WAY Studio | Design: WAY Studio | Design Team: Zheng Tao, Fernie Lai, Alan Hung, Zhang ZeQun, Li XuDong, Tian YiQing