Lenbach Poolside located in the historically protected Columbia Circle in the changning district of Shanghai. The space flanks a 1930’s mosaic lined swimming with surrounding colonnade. The combination of the turquoise water and the intermittent white columns and geometric mosaics were the spring board for this casual bistro. Folding Aqua colored windows frame interior views of distressed walls and large marble terrazzo floors. The combination married with a selection of classic rattan chairs and natural wood furniture creates a setting that maintains a connection to the past while being expressing the aesthetics that are becoming recognizably modern Shanghai F&B.