Architecture, Building and Structure Design Floating Restaurant by Nie Jian Ping Floating is a restaurant located in farmland in Guangdong Province, China. The building is surrounded by water and rests on columns set at irregular spacings. The design takes inspiration from the traditional Hakka houses of rural China. An undulating roof form echoes the movement of water waves. Local materials are used throughout the structure. Inside, fish-shaped decorations are placed to complement the surrounding waterscape. The aim is a calm dining space that blends into the rural landscape.
Bronze A' Design Award Winner
Floating Restaurant by Nie Jian Ping is a distinguished winner of the A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award. Floating Restaurant earned the Bronze A' Design Award in 2021 and is showcased on Best Designs of the World among other exceptional designs. Explore the project details, discover other works by Nie Jian Ping and see why Floating Restaurant design rises above its competition.
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Architecture, Building and Structure Design Floating Restaurant by Nie Jian Ping Floating is a restaurant located in farmland in Guangdong Province, China. The building is surrounded by water and rests on columns set at irregular spacings. The design takes inspiration from the traditional Hakka houses of rural China. An undulating roof form echoes the movement of water waves. Local materials are used throughout the structure. Inside, fish-shaped decorations are placed to complement the surrounding waterscape. The aim is a calm dining space that blends into the rural landscape. Floating earned the Bronze A' Design Award, a respected level of recognition in the A' Design Award & Competition. Bronze A' Design Award works combine new concepts with skillful designs, and are selected by a grand jury, as noteworthy entries in their respective categories, after fair, ethical, meritocratic and impartial academic review, where entries are voted following blind peer-review process on pre-established, publicly-available evaluation criteria.
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