As part of the re-branding series for the chain Italian restaurant, the Spaghetti House, loft-style has been applied to its Tung Chung branch for bringing diners an idyllically homely dining experience which is based on the corporate strategy of creating a “house” context.

Raw materials, such as wood, bricks and polished concrete, and the simple contrast of red and white paint on the interior frame system generate visual chemistry towards the fusion of old and new elements. This minimalist loft layout evokes an unfinished yet chic ambience with the sense of spaciousness: the easily accessible bar, bench sofa and bookshelves contribute to the quality of an airy atmosphere with cosiness. Nonetheless, this open-concept space provides privacy where customers desire – semi-framed dining area has a particular proportion in the restaurant where one can still appreciate all the eclectic details in the discreetly luxurious interior.

Further to another part of the restaurant is a niche space formed by an existing staircase structure in the exterior. The designer has transformed this negative space into a loft in contemporary style with light-filled sensation full of charm. Graphics are the main focus of this area. The illustrations on the wall wrap the whole interior and feature domestic scene which help to guide people through the dining area in an unusual way. Adding home-setting graphics to the niche injects more personality and excitement into the space, while also triggering customers’ sense of belonging, comfort and relaxation as if a home offers. This combination of shapes and colours creates the character of the space and communicates a newly-built, stylish image of the restaurant.

这家意大利餐厅位于香港东涌，设计师的灵感主要来自原有的建筑结构，以美国纽约的废弃工厂改造屋「Loft」作为创作蓝本，崭新的阁楼「Loft」设计巧妙地配合餐厅的根本理念，把本来的空间营造成「屋」的环境，风格独特，在宽敞和开放的大厅散发轻松、温馨的居家气氛，为客人带来犹如在家一般的用餐享受，既和谐又愉悦。

设计师Joey Ho表示：「本案设计的出发点是结合进餐体验和用餐地点，我希望透过这餐厅的室内设计演绎出饮食的新文化意识，把意大利的饮食文化融入本地，带动空间上的火花，让客人细嚼享用食物本身之余，也品尝室内空间的情怀和味道，餐厅的全新面貌就像一道独特的菜。」

设计师在餐厅内创造视觉层次，在原有的建筑空间内加入空间，用上框架设计，增加整个环境的穿透性，提高空间的使用效率之余又能建构室内的层次，就像打开了的窗户，营造很多在空间之间的距离，带出视觉与空间感的惊喜。再者，餐厅设计素材采用原材料，例如木材地板和墙身的红白砖块，带出一种不经修饰和陈旧的味道，独树一帜。天花和框架结构的红白油漆形成，但色调同时又和墙身的红砖互相呼应，而且物料与原材料形成简单对比，新旧元素并存，成功地带出强烈的视觉效果。

设计师特意度身设计墙壁和天花的插图，以居家环境作构图意念，包围整个餐区，为冷冽的墙身增添一丝暖意和亲切感，在空间添上个性和惊喜，散发浓厚的温馨气息，让客人能轻松自在地享用意大利菜。居家绘图覆盖全场的布局不但为阁楼餐区带来热情款待的轻松气氛。

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