Photography courtesy of RAMBU
In collaboration with the RAMBU team, SKYnoa has shaped a fresh Asian-fusion dining experience on Shanghai Wuding Road. “Rambu” means “lighthouse” in Indonesian, through SKYnoa’s design approach it becomes a beacon that illuminates new pathways to bold and original taste experiences in the city. Drawing on Chef Jun Nishiyama's vision, SKYnoa transformed conventional restaurant into a playful and immersive dining venue, aiming to create a vibrant space where guests can experience completely new and unique modern Southeast Asian flavors.
RAMBU
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RESTAURANT
WHAT WE DID
SHANGHAI
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The facade is an homage to the “past of times”, a symbol for going back to the roots and tradition inspired by southeast Asian street style store fronts and patterns.
RAMBUs design balances playful and whimsy, layering refined details with spirited interventions that mirror South Asia colonial aesthetics. The interior pulses with vibrant, bold use of color blocks and geometrical shapes inspired by Bauhaus, echoing the chaos and vibrancy of southeast Asian culture. The minimal form and rich colors of the tiles spark energy of Peranakan culture. Its fusion aims a living room feel that balance modernity with cultural warmth.
The interior canvas is a play of clashing elements: raw exposed patinated concrete walls & overhead open ceiling, in relation to colored accent partitions & blocks. Enhanced further by a rich colored flooring and deco & artworks. Whereas the moody lighting is an essential part of the restaurant’s atmosphere, setting contracts with indirect and spotlights. The seating provides a very flexible, yet comfy feel, almost an Improvisation mimic the authentic scenarios at a street vendor.
Main focal point of the space is the bar; it acts as a sculptural piece as well as an extension of the kitchen. Yellow textured paint meets glossy yellow handcrafted tiles. While the restroom boldly breaks from the palette with a punch of pink, reinforcing the theme of bold playfulness character.
SKYnoa’s use of colors is inspired by the chef’s core ingrediencies itself. From golden hue of turmeric, the fiery red of chilies, the bright green of limes, and the deep warmth of roasted coffee, all evolves around natural variety of color.
RAMBUs space is not just a backdrop, it’s an active ingredient to their experience, energizing the atmosphere while framing warm, intimate moments. A not so traditional fine dining, but a more relaxed, stylish dining space with premium feel. Its aims to be a lighthouse in the heart of Shanghai - illuminating the boundless intersections of exploration, connection, and shared delight.
PHOTO COURTESY BY FRAME
SKYnoa X FRAME