Let it be Gum
Let it be Gum is a restaurant bar interior in the Neihu district of Taipei, Taiwan. The space covers about 250 square meters and has a ceiling height of 6 meters. A 6 meter tall tree stands near the entrance as a symbol of natural gathering. Seats of different types are arranged in a radial layout to allow free forms of gathering. Planting in the front yard and the backyard and a green ceiling box bring greenery through the whole space. Materials include wood, plywood, textured concrete, rusted iron and blue ceramic tiles. The intent is a place where people can talk, eat, work and rest.
Let it be Gum Restaurant Bar by Wei En Wayne Lin has been identified as a creative illustration of architectural design by the A' Design Awards. Let it be Gum Restaurant Bar won the Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design in 2022. The A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award is an international, jury-voted, fair and ethical design prize which rewards exceptional design of residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries, retail stores, showrooms, exhibition spaces and more.
