The Cube Ka Hoʻolālā ʻAno Loko no ka Hale Nail by Zoe Lee is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award Hao in Hoʻolālā Loko Hale a me Hōʻike Competition Category.
HaoLoko Hale· 2021
The Cube Ka Hoʻolālā ʻAno Loko no ka Hale Nail
by Zoe Lee
Client: The Cube Nail Lab
A' Design Award Hao Winner in Loko Hale Category
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About The Cube Ka Hoʻolālā ʻAno Loko no ka Hale Nail
ʻO The Cube kahi hoʻolālā loko no kahi hale nail ma Toronto. Loaʻa mai ke kumumanaʻo mai ka pahu Rubik, a ua uhi ʻia nā paia, ka papahele, a me ke kaupaku i kahi kumu pālaka kila piha ʻole i haki. Hoʻokaʻalike ʻia nā kila ʻulaʻula i ka nui 4 a me 8 iniha ma kēlā me kēia ʻaoʻao mai ka paia a i ka papahele a me ka pākaukau helu, no laila e kau mālie ana ka pahu pālaka mai kēlā kihi a kēia kihi me ka haki ʻole. Ua kālai ʻia nā papa waiho huinahā a me nā ʻano pahu mai loko mai o ka paia ponoʻī. Hoʻohana ʻia nā mea keleawe a me nā waihoʻoluʻu pastel e hana i kahi kaiapuni mehana a hou aʻe, kahi ʻokoʻa mai ke kiʻi kilakila maʻamau o kahi hale nail.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Hao
Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā The Cube Ka Hoʻolālā ʻAno Loko no ka Hale Nail i ka A' Design Award Hao, he ʻike hoʻohanohano i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā maikaʻi e hoʻokō ana i nā koi ʻoihana a ʻoihana hana i manaʻo ʻia mai nā mea hoʻokumu i hana maikaʻi ʻia. Hōʻike nā lanakila Hao i ka mākau nui, ka loea kiʻekiʻe, ka ʻike akamai a me ka hiki hana noʻeau o ka poʻe i hana iā lākou. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā The Cube Ka Hoʻolālā ʻAno Loko no ka Hale Nail he mea hoʻokumu i mahalo nui ʻia, hoʻohiwahiwa ʻia a aloha ʻia e pono a hou. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Hao e hoʻohui ana i nā hana maikaʻi loa o ka ʻoihana a loaʻa nā ʻano ʻenehana mākaukau i hui pū ʻia me ka ʻike hana a me ka makakoho. Mahalo ʻia ka hoʻolālā The Cube Ka Hoʻolālā ʻAno Loko no ka Hale Nail no kona nānā pono a ua hoʻolālā ʻia e hāʻawi i nā hoʻomaikaʻi ola e kōkua ai i ka hana ʻana i ka honua i wahi maikaʻi aku.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The Cube Nail Lab is characterized by its interior,where the walls,floor and ceiling are covered in a continuous ceramic tile pattern.With thoughtful consideration of the brand,a color of pink was picked by the designer to give it a refreshing look that sets the character apart from the typical glossy and glamorous images of a nail spa.
We worked the interior space around its branding colors and paired it with copper finishes to create a warm, cozy environment for a fully modern look. - Dimensions & Packaging
- Pink tile Cesi 4x4 inches and 8x8 inches
Wall covering Maharam
Vinyl Luxury Tile Johnsonite
Solid surface Dupont Corian
Laminate Abet Laminati
Paint Benjamin Moore
Chairs and lamps CB2 and West Elm - Tags
- The Cube Nail Lab, The Cube, Nail Spa, Dexign Matter, 883 Bay Street, Nail Salon
- Production Technology
- The dimensions of 4X4 inches and 8x8 inches pink tile cover the walls and floor in a continuous pattern,the shelves have been carved from the wall.
The geometric wall covering also extends the concept of cubes and lines into the pedicure area.
Copper finishes lighting to highlight a warm,cozy environment for a fully modern look. - Design Challenge
- The challenge of this project: connect all the 4x4 inches and 8x8 inches from wall to floor and counter.
- Research
- A combination of descriptive and associational research was done. The objective was to determine The Perfect location that can offer the best opportunity for the clients business to grow. An initial survey was conducted by comparing various potential sites. From the demographics, age ranges and other competitors. All these factors were crucial during data collection. After this thorough process, a couple of sites were shortlisted. However, a more detailed study was needed to determine the best fit. Additional data on competitions was gathered by looking into how their business is doing or trending collecting data such as the number of years in business, has the business expanded or made significant changes in the last couple of years is a direct relation between its location vs the customers that it supports? Finally, examining the aesthetic and design style of the competitors provided a better understanding of how our clients can utilize design to standout from the crowd and attract potential customers.
- Inspiration
- The concept stems from the branding idea of Rubiks Cube.The tiled grid is a guide for the entrance area,the pattern manages to flow consistently at each corner this is illustrated where the wall or counter meets the ground.Following the pink tile,coupled with the pastel color palette,the retail outlet evokes a simple,ordered yet playful space.Rectangular and cube shaped shelves have been carved from the wall.It is a space within a space.
- Project Duration
- The project started in Dec 2017 and finished in June 2018 in Toronto
- Operation Flow
- The Cube Nail salon operates like your typical salon. As you step into the space, you are greeted by a central table where you can have your nails done, while off to the side is a bank of pedicure chairs.
The main reception desk which is always an integral part of any business is discreet and miniature in size. However, its finished with a tile pattern that is distinct as it represents the very essence of the brand. This same tile pattern ca be seen on the floor and walls that offers a strong visual pull to get customers and passers by into the space. This is evident thru the intense feminine touch light pastel colors relaxing and comfortable seating. Once inside users can appreciate the ambiance while having their nails done. It is a classic example of how aesthetics, the functionality of a space coupled with the services provided can seamlessly integrate and elevate the performance of a product. - Team Members
- Designer Zoe LEE
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer Scott Norsworthy
Image #2: Photographer Scott Norsworthy
Image #3: Photographer Scott Norsworthy
Image #4: Photographer Scott Norsworthy
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