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Villa-Transformed Hot Pot Restaurants

Studio8 Renovates a Retro Villa to Become the Gud Restaurant

— February 9, 2023 — Lifestyle
Chinese architecture studio Studio8 renovates the interior of a villa that was first built in the 1930s to become the Gud restaurant. It is located in Hangzhou, China and now functions as a beautiful hotpot restaurant and cocktail bar that celebrates the historic elements of the building. It features a roof terrace, dining space, and bar.

The studio speaks about the project and noted that "As the first element, heat is a fundamental design factor on the first floor, where human interactions were planned out accordingly. The aim was to create a warmer and more welcoming space at the beginning of the hotpot experience, where people and friends meet first, have a cocktail, and wait for everyone to arrive."

Image Credit: Studio8
Trend Themes
1. Villa-restaurant Conversions - As more historical villas and buildings become available for sale, the conversion of these properties into restaurants and bars that celebrate their original design and history presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for architecture and hospitality industries.
2. Hot Pot Restaurant Design - There is an opportunity for interior designers to incorporate design elements that create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, such as lighting, seating, and arrangement of tables.
3. Cocktail-bar Integration - The integration of a bar within a restaurant, especially one that serves hot pot, presents an opportunity for mixology and culinary industries to collaborate and come up with innovative cocktails that complement the hotpot experience.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - The trend of renovating historical properties into restaurants and bars presents an opportunity for players in the hospitality industry to create unique dining experiences that celebrate local cultural history.
2. Architecture - The opportunity to restore historical villas and buildings into functional restaurants and bars presents an opportunity for players in the architecture industry to reevaluate sustainable building practices and how they can be applied in these renovations.
3. Culinary Arts - The integration of mixology and culinary arts in hotpot restaurants presents an opportunity for the development of innovative cocktail and food pairings that heighten the overall dining experience for customers.
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