Let It Be Gum Restaurant Bar

Let It Be Gum Restaurant Bar

Let it be Gum Restaurant Bar is an innovative interior design project located in the Neihu Science Park of Taipei, Taiwan, that reimagines the traditional restaurant-bar concept through a nature-inspired architectural approach. Completed in November 2020, this 250-square-meter establishment features a striking 6-meter-high ceiling and is distinguished by its thoughtful integration of natural elements within an urban setting. Designed by Weien Wayne Lin, the space embodies a philosophy of connecting people while awakening sensory experiences through carefully curated environmental elements. The design's cornerstone is a towering 6-meter tree that serves as a central spiritual theme, welcoming visitors and establishing an immediate connection with nature. The interior architecture employs a sophisticated material palette including warm-toned wood, natural texture concrete, rusty iron, and blue ceramic tiles, creating a harmonious blend of organic and industrial elements. The radial arrangement of varied seating configurations promotes diverse social interactions, while the innovative green box ceiling design allows vegetation to flow freely throughout the space. This Bronze A' Design Award-winning project in the Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design category demonstrates exceptional spatial planning that breaks traditional restaurant layout conventions. The design successfully addresses the challenges of the competitive Taipei restaurant scene by creating an atmosphere that encourages authentic human connections in an increasingly digital world, particularly relevant to its location among high-tech companies. The space's design emphasizes sustainability and biophilic principles through its incorporation of indoor-outdoor connections, utilizing both front and back yard greenery to create a seamless natural environment that promotes physical and emotional wellbeing among patrons.

restaurant design, biophilic architecture, urban dining space, sustainable interior design, nature-inspired commercial space, contemporary hospitality design

— Adam Dawson