The crowning jewel of Sydney’s Chatswood District Dining precinct, General Chao is a modern reinterpretation of a traditional Shanghai tea house. The brief was to create a space that reflects and underpins the dramatic flair and creativity of head chef Son Sewoo’s modern pan-Asian menu while remaining as open as possible.
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A mixture of traditional and modern lighting, joinery, furniture, and color to create unique pockets within the space, allowing the 187-seat fine dining restaurant with soaring roofs to feel familiar and inviting. Bold, playful, and unapologetic, General Chao creates an unforgettable late-night experience for patrons.
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Meet the Designers: Guru Projects
GURU is a Sydney-based team of interior designers, project managers, and shopfitters who specialise in hospitality projects. They pride themselves on innovation, transparency, portfolio, and general awesomeness.
Guru Project Contact: (02) 8338 1940 | info@guruprojects.com
https://guruprojects.com/