linehouse transforms tiny shanghai shop into little catch fishmonger

linehouse transforms tiny shanghai shop into little catch fishmonger
all images © drew bates

local food stalls, small restaurants, shops and people crowd the shanghai street where ‘little catch’ seafood shop can be found. looking beyond the clear glass windows and mesh panels of the façade, stainless steel bins overflow with ice and delicacies of the ocean. the project was undertaken by shanghai design studio linehouse, who transformed the 18m² space into the likes of a giant net. 

view of the exterior mesh and windows

constructed out of white-powder coated metal, and infilled with varying meshes, the net opens and closes areas to place additional shelving and display areas. on the walls, the form folds to provide additional storage, the cash register, product shelving, and a small table for two. flooring is rough concrete, pairing nicely with the inevitability of the chilly interior. menu boards feature interchangeable letter signs that let customers know what’s in the case and where it comes from, along with other deals and useful info. outside, a simple canvas and neon sign by evelyn chiu guides potential fish-lovers into the shop. 

main seafood display on ice 

view towards the street 

menu boards and shelving

product display enclosed in a net-like mesh cage 

seafood display and featured items window 

a table top runs along the right (from entrance) side of the shop 

featured items display  

‘little catch’

project info:

design: linehouse
graphics: evelyn chiu
location: shanghai, china
area: 18m²
year of completion: 2015

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