like ‘PANDO’, which means a colony of aspen trees, the space is not a collection of independent elements, but an organically connected living organism. the space, which seems to exist as an independent form, creates an invisible connection with its surroundings through psychological narrative and sensory flow.
Discover PANDO
pANDO, which means “I am spreading” in Latin, is the name of a group of aspen trees native to North America. these giant creatures, consisting of around 47,000 trees, are actually a single organism that spreads and reproduces from a single root. dubbed the “largest living thing in the world,” PANDO appears to be a collection of separate entities that share a single essence and expand. this concept becomes an overarching narrative that explores the relationship between space and the environment. space, too, seems to exist in isolation, but through psychological narratives and sensory flows, it creates invisible connections with its surroundings.
upon entering, the brown-toned space creates the impression of being disconnected from the outside and naturally draws the eye inward. the user is invited to perceive the distant landscape at the end of the long entrance more clearly. the long counter and columns to the left and right tighten the viewpoint, creating a natural flow, and at the point where the tightened view expands, the space opens up dramatically through the difference in ceiling height.
the vertical columns at the center of the space and the fabric light objects above them expand the sensory spectrum of the space and act as a medium to connect the space with the lake. when seated, the interior and exterior environments are harmoniously connected, and visitors experience the sensation of crossing the boundary between the lake and space
the seating at the entrance was designed to be private, with materials in muted tones, and the lighting was designed to be dimmable in each area, reflecting the space’s character as a brunch restaurant by day and a bistro by night. all furniture and lighting were customized to the space and hidden from view to avoid unnecessary lines, creating an orderly sculptural look that doesn’t interrupt the flow of the space.
like PANDO, which means a colony of aspens, the space is not a collection of independent elements, but an organically connected living organism. visitors are naturally drawn to move along the texture of the space and experience an expansion of their senses and emotions in the psychological narrative created by the space.
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