The JUE Restaurant, situated in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, draws its core inspiration from the concept of “Jue” – an ancient ritual wine vessel – masterfully blending its classical form with contemporary design language to redefine the spatial experience of Cantonese dining.
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JUE Restaurant
Hospitality & Restaurant Interior Built
Firm
Seee Design Studio
Designer
Seee Design Studio
Design Team
Yang Junhui, Xu Shengpeng, Zhong Huajie
Location
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Country
China
Photographer/Copyright
Seee Design Studio
The building’s architecture features a striking façade dominated by large, curved glass windows on the second and third floors. These are accentuated with blue perforated panels, designed to resemble a gently lifted curtain. This dynamic and translucent effect not only lends the structure a sense of lightness and movement but also symbolically heralds the commencement of an exquisite culinary performance within.
The interior unfolds across four distinct levels, each catering to a progressively exclusive dining experience: the casual main hall on the ground floor, the banquet halls and private rooms on the second, the premium business suites on the third, and an exclusive club on the fourth. This vertical journey is visually articulated through a sophisticated colour palette. Beginning with foundational tones of blue and orange, the scheme gradually introduces more gold as one ascends, mirroring the deepening aroma of tea and wine and enhancing the sense of elevated luxury.
Spatial design intricately weaves in the formal qualities of the “Jue” vessel. The elegant arcs of its legs are translated into lines and shapes, evident in screens and custom-crafted furniture, ensuring the theme is consistently echoed. Furthermore, elements from Lingnan gardening architecture, such as the distinctive “begonia-shaped” door and window openings, are incorporated. Paired with strategic greenery, these elements evoke a poetic sense of prosperity and a tangible connection to the Chinese Cantonese heritage.
By synthesizing the authentic brand essence of Cantonese cuisine with local Malaysian design sensibilities, the restaurant achieves a unique cultural fusion. The result is an international dining salon that is both deeply rooted in tradition and sophisticatedly modern—a dignified and high-quality venue for gathering and celebration.