Project Description
Cobra Lily is a Pan-Asian restaurant and bar in Xintiandi, Shanghai. The design centers around a mysterious femme fatale, and is a journey through her day and the places she hangs out.
The original early 1900’s decorative Chinese archways have been kept, creating a secret alleyway. Opening into this alleyway, you discover the bar and lounge area. A two-story atrium complete with a floating DJ booth creates a dramatic entrance.
Lounge and dining areas sprout from the first floor, forming intimate pockets of dining space. Modern wall sconces lead diners onto the more open areas on the second level.
Upstairs diners nestled in the top of the atrium look down over the lounge and bar area. The bathrooms are positioned at the end of a long dark corridor with secret agent themes. Raw concrete mixed with sleek finishes create an upmarket urban chic in a relaxed setting.
Photography: Seth Powers