fi nalist upscale restaurant Da Dong Gastro Esthetics Beijing Light and shadow dance in Da Dong Gastro Esthetics' dramatic entry corridor, initiating an experiential design that defi es convention. The Chinese restaurant by AD Architecture is defi ned by dynamic curved forms and black mirrored stone spread across the fl oor like a body of water. A black sculpted staircase commands the interior, which is accented by luminous notes of red and mellow black gall wood. Abstract acrylic patt erns of Chinese 24 Solar Terms further infuse color into the sleek interiors. Interior Design and Purchasing Firm AD Architecture, Shenzhen Owner Da Dong Operator Beijing Da Dong Roast Duck Co. Ltd. (Nanxincang Branch) 154 May/June 2022 hospitalitydesign.com Photos courtesy of AD ARCHITECTUREhttp://www.hospitalitydesign.com