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of privacy, while also creating a relaxed For people in China, living close atmosphere recalling traditional Jiangnan-
descent full of visual variety. The lotus to water has been associated with the style aesthetics, while the soft green and
pond is located at the bottom of the steps, pursuit of a better life since ancient times. blue-purple palette refer to the colours of
providing a delightful surprise, with its Accordingly, the restaurant has integrated midsummer lotus leaves and the celebrated
gently rising mist and abundant lotus water and lotus-themed elements blue lotus flower. Here, the famous
plants welcoming every visitor. throughout its various spaces. Song Dynasty paintings Eight Views of
The design has been carefully arranged Xiaoxiang are also a source of inspiration,
A Feast Amongst the Lotus for private dining rooms to be placed integrated into the eight private dining
Hangzhou is known throughout China adjacent to the lotus pond – each spaces through a series of carefully
and the world for its West Lake, whose reminiscent of an elegant, secluded space positioned scroll paintings, framed
scenic beauty has been defined by the with a clear view of the famed lake. With calligraphy, and silk-wrapped screens
abundant lotus flowers which grow in its tall ceilings retaining the shape of the with gold-leaf background surfaces. The
waters. The poetic appeal of their large, original building’s sloped roof, the private ambience of delicate richness in these
translucent petals blooming in the heat of rooms cultivate an elegant, open ambience, dining spaces brings the cultivated world
summer and withering in the winter has accented by walls finished with dyed silk. of imperial-era elegance to life, updating
attracted visitors for generations. The smooth, light texture of silk lends an and integrating it with contemporary

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