A colourful and edgy dining concept for El Luchador Mexican in Shanghai. Good food good design. hcreates interior design shanghai
CLIENT
D.O.C
LEAD DESIGNER
Hannah Churchill
DESIGN TEAM
PHOTOGRAPHY
Seth Powers
The project needed to accommodate two different dining moods while maintaining a clear identity from floor to floor. The ground level called for the directness and energy of a neighbourhood pizzeria, while the upper floor required a quieter setting for longer meals and terrace dining.
On the ground floor, distressed concrete, exposed surfaces, reclaimed timber flooring and stone-filled gabion walls reflect the rustic simplicity of the food. Upstairs, the material language becomes cleaner and more controlled, with contrasting black-and-white walls and fittings. A glazed terrace with an opening roof extends the formal dining area and allows it to respond to changing weather and seasons.
The contrast between the two levels gives guests a choice without splitting the restaurant’s identity. D.O.C moves naturally from lively and rustic to calm and refined, allowing the experience to suit different occasions within one compact venue.
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