Fotografiska

ⓒ Seth Powers

 

A Culinary Canvas at Fotografiska Shanghai : Situated within the transformed historic walls of Fotografiska Shanghai, MONA extends the museum's narrative of art, culture, and regeneration into a dining experience. The restaurant embodies the essence of Fotografiska’s ethos—a blend of heritage and contemporary vibrancy—creating a space that is as much about the visual journey as it is about taste.

 

A Culinary Experience Rooted in Design and Storytelling : MONA embraces its industrial backdrop, highlighting exposed brickwork, concrete textures, and subtle nods to the building's past. Designed as an immersive space, MONA offers an interplay of light, shadow, and materiality that mirrors the museum’s curated environment. The dining area’s design merges intimacy and openness, allowing guests to be part of the dynamic flow of Fotografiska.

 

Activating the Space: A Vibrant Addition to Suzhou Creek : At AIM we like to think of cities as living, breathing playgrounds, always evolving, always buzzing. MONA does just that—it sparks life, energizes the museum, and reactivates its surroundings, making this stretch of Suzhou Creek feel even more alive. This restaurant is not just a place to dine; it's a dynamic meeting point where the city’s layered history meets modern energy. It brings together locals and tourists in a space that feels like it’s always been part of Shanghai’s fabric, yet still fresh and invigorating. MONA dynamizes the neighborhood once more, adding a new rhythm to the cityscape where art, culture, and culinary excellence collide.

 

Where Heritage Meets Modern Dining: Every detail in MONA reflects the seamless blend of old and new. The use of tactile, raw materials paired with contemporary elements creates a space that honors the building’s historical significance while looking forward. The custom furniture and art pieces within the restaurant echo Fotografiska's mission of visual storytelling, positioning MONA not just as a restaurant, but as an extension of the museum’s cultural fabric.

 

Beyond Dining: A Space for Connection: MONA is more than just a restaurant—it’s a place where art, culture, and culinary innovation converge. It serves as a gathering spot for museum-goers, locals, and international guests, offering a venue that reflects Fotografiska's vision: to be a cultural hub where moments of connection, inspiration, and discovery happen beyond the exhibits.

 

ⓒ Seth Powers

ⓒ Seth Powers

ⓒ Seth Powers

ⓒ Seth Powers

ⓒ Seth Powers

ⓒ Seth Powers

 

 

 

건축가 AIM ARCHITECTURE

위치 Shanghai, Jingan, 127 Guangfu Road

연면적 285m²

프로젝트기간 2022.3. - 2023.10.

준공 2024.7.

대표건축가 Wendy Saunders, Vincent de Graaf

프로젝트디자이너 Davide Signorato, Ewa Szajda

스튜디오디렉터 Yvonne Lim

디자인팀 Carlo Alberto Follo, Ferry Adrian Kesuma, Gabi Liu, Jo Jiao, Laile Li, Song Jie, Victor Mongin, Zhangyi

비주얼디렉터 Jiao Yan

배관 ISLENG

조명 Neko Lighting

건축주 Fotografiska

사진작가 Seth Powers