Zens Teatime Showroom by Jiayao Huang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award in Gold in Innenraumdesign Competition Category.

GoldInnenraum· 2020

Zens Teatime Showroom

by Jiayao Huang

Client: Ici Architecture

A' Design Award in Gold Winner in Innenraum Category

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The Design

About Zens Teatime Showroom

Zens Teatime ist ein Showroom, der für die Präsentation von teebezogenen Produkten gestaltet wurde. Das Design greift Elemente ostasiatischer Architektur auf und arbeitet mit natürlichen Materialien, räumlichen Sequenzen sowie Licht und Schatten. Besucher können frei eintreten, Platz nehmen, sich ausruhen und Tee trinken, während sie die ausgestellten Produkte erleben. Die Hauptkonstruktion besteht aus Vierkant-Eisenprofilen, und die Wände werden aus neuntausend vorgefertigten Bambusstangen gebildet, die durch steck- und zusammenfügbare Verbindungselemente mit dem Rahmen verbunden sind. Alle Materialien sind recycelbar, sodass der Showroom demontiert und an anderen Standorten wieder aufgebaut werden kann.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Gold

Zens Teatime Showroom ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Gold, einer überaus prestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für erstklassige, wunderbare und herausragende Designs. Gold-Gewinner sind äußerst innovative, visionäre und glamourös blendende Schöpfungen, die das Genie, die Weisheit und die Meisterschaft ihrer Designer widerspiegeln. Von Zens Teatime Showroom wird erwartet, dass es eine hochgepriesene, trendsetzende und monumentale Erfindung ist, die beispiellosen Mehrwert liefert. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Gold prämierte Design ist ein spektakuläres, respektiertes Projekt, das den Grenzen von Kunst, Wissenschaft, Design und Technologie in hohem Maße zugutekommt und sie voranbringt. Zens Teatime Showroom erzeugt intensive Gefühle des Verlangens, weckt Leidenschaft, ermutigt zur Kreativität und fasziniert uns.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The design of this showroom is rooted in the elements extracted from oriental architecture. It presents tea drinking spaces that can arouse people's emotional connectivity by using natural materials, spatial sequence, light and shadow. Visitors can experience ZENS’ products by sitting down to rest and drink tea. The whole design conveys the concept of the brand: poetic lifestyle, sustainable values, adding modern elements while preserving traditions to maintain cultural diversity.
Dimensions & Packaging: plan： 12000mmx8000mm
height： 5000mm
Production Technology: Hot square iron is applied for the establishment of the main structural framework. The bamboo pole of primary color after the special treatment is applied as the material for the wall. The components which can be put together and inserted are utilized for the active connections of the nine thousand pre-made bamboo poles and the metal framework. All the materials can be recycled for the convenience of reconstruction eleswhere after the dismantlement.
Design Challenge: As this project needs to be presented in different countries, there is a very high requirement for the technical treatment of natural materials, the convenience of establishment and the repeatability of establishment with the consideration of elements such as regional climate difference, insect prevention and fire resistance etc. In addition, only two months of time are provided for the design to the international transportation and establishment of the materials.
Research: To highlight the exhibits and nature of the design, the designer did not contribute excessive decorations. Instead the original color, texture and shape of the materials are preserved as much as possible. With the delicately designed light, the unique surface texture and lighting effect are presented，which adds emotions to the space.
Inspiration: ZENS is a brand originated from the east, it promotes the poetical life to the world. Starting from the concept of brand, the designer brings the natural aesthetics from the east to those who crave for the approach to life and themselves.
On the aspect of function, the designer and the entrusting part have reached a consensus: the exhibition of the products is integrated with the dimensional atmosphere and scene that are consistent with the concept of the products to bring the immersive experience to the visitors who can use the products free at will.
Project Duration: This project was started for the design in Guangzhou, China in October, 2018. It was completed with the establishment in Paris, France in January, 2019 and had been exhibited for three days on MAISON & OBJET PARIS. After that it was exhibited in many other countries and regions.
Operation Flow: The designer hopes to provide an open approachable space for the visitors to enter,watch and sit down free at will. They may also have an interaction with the passer-bys through the viewing frame. The architectural symbols with the sense of the east bring people into the poetical scene. The warm and natural materials have become the leisurely keynote of the space. While the life-like soft light and shadow enhances the sense of spirit in the space.
Team Members: Jiayao Huang
Daifei CHE
Wang LEI
Qiulong YE
Wenwei CAI