Gaga Coastal City 2.0

Designed for the wellness of mind, body, and soul, the Gaga Café at Coastal City shopping mall in Shenzhen is renovated to meet the changing needs of the fast‑paced young crowd. For this 290 m2 space, COO blends a holistic approach to wellness and vitality with several of the brand’s distinctive style signatures. The resulting interiors incorporate playful fitness motifs, versatility, and an unmistakable focus on only the freshest ingredients.

Introduction

The café has been designed to cater to the mind, body, and soul. Versatile setup in the tranquil environment combines a comfortable banquette, low-level tables, as well as high stool bar-side seating. A soothing palette of teal and petrol blue meets with natural materials, including wooden parquet flooring, a marble topped service area, and polished concrete, all creating a calm, casual atmosphere.

A palpable fitness theme runs throughout the space, manifested in playful installations and surprising finds. These include gymnastic rings suspended from the ceiling, wall‑mounted exercise balls and weights. Taking centre stage, a striking light installation comprising vertical neon bars adds vitality to the space.

COO’s design brings elements of balanced lifestyle together to create a space as uplifting as it is calming, inspiring both relaxation and motivation.

Facts

Type:
Restaurant

Location:
Coastal City Mall
Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China

Assignment:
Brand Consulting
Concept Design
Detail Design
Construction Supervision

Extent:
290 m2

Year of Completion:
2018

Team:
Yicheng Zhang
Vega Li
Yu Yin

Client:
Shenzhen GAGA Catering
Management Co.Ltd

Photos:
COO