Set in the fast-paced Xinyi District of Taipei, LILA introduces a soft intervention into the rigid tempo of urban life.
Its design adopts the syntax of “parallel temporalities,” translating the fluidity of LA’s freeway culture into a dual narrative of time and space.
The structure—composed of mirrored stainless steel and gradient glass captures the fragmented rhythm of a California downtown skyline. The space is organized into time slices:
– In the morning, diffused light filters through gradient glass, paired with cool-toned communal tables for focused energy.
– In the afternoon, warmer tones invite ease and pause.
– By night, music flows toward the street, accompanied by wine-based cocktails and dynamic lighting, guiding the mood into late-night chapters.
The material palette embraces contrast: rust-colored bridge arches run through industrial metal and textured tile, reflecting the coexistence of urban efficiency and cultural plurality.
Zones are not defined by partitions, but by subtle transitions in lighting and movement— offering a seamless shift between work and leisure.
This is not a replica of California, but a carefully crafted spatial journey — an invitation to move through time at your own pace.
What visitors experience is more than a drink; it is a fluid moment in time, held and shaped by mood, setting, and motion.