# Urban Artisan Eateries The Stack Restaurant by Wilson Lee and Alex Siu Boasts Retro Design Details By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-07-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stack-restaurant References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/vote/stack-restaurant-by-wilson-lee-alex-siu/) & [wall.hk](http://wall.com.hk) The Stack Restaurant by Wilson Lee and Alex Siu is situated in a historical Tong Lau shophouse in the heart of Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong. Boasting an array of [retro elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bun-house-disco), this eatery "captures the streetscape elements of old Hong Kong – metal grilles with decorative motifs and neon lights – accents that are now fading away quickly due to gentrification." This [300 sq-ft restaurant space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-red-tiger) features cement wall finishes, canton floor tiles and sculptural metal motifs that boast linear patterns. The Stack Restaurant also features [causal bar seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artifact-bar) that contributes to its friendly vibe. This steel, kitchen bar is meant to act as a communal table for the chefs, customers and neighbourhood dwellers who are regulars at the charming locale. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Design Revival:** Opportunity for businesses to revive retro design elements in urban eateries. - **Community-focused Dining:** Potential for creating communal dining spaces to foster a sense of community among customers. - **Preservation of Local Culture:** Opportunity for businesses to showcase and preserve fading cultural elements in their establishments. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** Restaurants can incorporate retro design elements and communal dining spaces to attract customers. - **Interior Design and Decor:** Interior design companies can specialize in incorporating retro and cultural elements into urban eateries. - **Cultural Heritage Preservation:** Organizations and initiatives can focus on preserving and promoting fading cultural elements through urban eateries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paired-Back Chinese Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pairedback-chinese-restaurant.md) - [Glossy Ceramic-Pillared Restaurant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/town-restaurant.md) - [Reclaimed Interior Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onyx-aether.md) - [Dynamic Layered Interior Cafés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-tondo.md) - [Thoughtfully Designed Compact Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loong-noodles.md) - [Earthy Palette Fine-Dining Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logy.md) - [Retro-Futurist Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturist-restaurant.md) - [Layered Urban Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wo-hop.md) - [Youthful Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-next-agency.md)