Fish farm restaurant
Location: Tainan, Taiwan
Year: 2023
The core idea revolves around showcasing the culture and history of fishing by immersing visitors in restaurant and activities. Given its significance as an ecotourism destination, the building's exterior design harmonizes with the natural surroundings, employing materials like white concrete and wood in a rounded form to blend seamlessly and create a welcoming environment for wildlife.
Concept sketch
Material board
Floor plan
The ground floor includes four distinct dining areas: a bar, fishing, birdwatching, and an outdoor space, each reflecting the local fishing culture and natural surroundings. The first floor hosts exhibitions and activities that offer insights into the fishing industry.
Ground floor
First floor
Section
The ground floor includes four distinct dining areas: a bar, fishing, birdwatching, and an outdoor space, each reflecting the local fishing culture and natural surroundings. The first floor hosts exhibitions and activities that offer insights into the fishing industry.
Entrance
The curving shape is coming from the physical shape of fishman capturing the fishes and also create a welcoming atmoshpere. Before entering the restaurant, visitors can choose to experience fishing first.
Dinning area (Bar table)
In the bar area, customers can observe chefs preparing their food directly. The ceiling design will incorporate a water-effect texture to evoke a serene lake atmosphere.
Dinning area (experience of fishing)
In this dining area, seating will be surrounded by water, connecting to the fish farm. Customers can enjoy both fishing and their meal simultaneously.
Birdwatching area
Due to its significance as a resting spot for migratory birds, this location holds crucial biological value. Its design will incorporate curved shapes and wood materials to minimize disruption to the birds' activities.
Exhibition area
In the exhibition, customers will learn the fishing culture and ecology of fish farm.
Kitchen workshop
In this place, customers can have the lecture on the traditional cuisine.
