The Joy Of Swimming Fish Hoʻolālā Wahi Hōʻikeʻike Ka Hauʻoli o ka Iʻa ʻAuʻau by Qian Zhen

The Joy Of Swimming Fish Hoʻolālā Wahi Hōʻikeʻike Ka Hauʻoli o ka Iʻa ʻAuʻau by Qian Zhen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Hao in Hoʻolālā Loko Hale a me Hōʻike Competition Category.

HaoLoko Hale· 2025

The Joy Of Swimming Fish Hoʻolālā Wahi Hōʻikeʻike Ka Hauʻoli o ka Iʻa ʻAuʻau

by Qian Zhen

A' Design Award Hao Winner in Loko Hale Category

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The Design

About The Joy Of Swimming Fish Hoʻolālā Wahi Hōʻikeʻike Ka Hauʻoli o ka Iʻa ʻAuʻau

Hoʻohui ka hoʻolālā wahi i nā ʻāpana wahi me ka kūkākūkā loiloi mele a me ka noʻonoʻo aloha mai "Kūkākūkā Loko," me ka hoʻohana ʻana i "ka hauʻoli o ka iʻa ʻauʻau" i manaʻo hoʻolālā. Hōʻike ia ka noʻonoʻo filosofia kūkākūkā ma o ka hōʻike wahi a hoʻolaha i nā ʻano noʻonoʻo i ka wā e hoʻonui ana i ka nani o ka filosofia Hikina i loko o ka wahi. ʻO nā piko kaheʻe a me nā kūkulu neʻe e hoʻohalike ana i ka iʻa e ʻauʻau wale ana i loko o ka wai, e hana ana i ea ola. Kāhea kēia hoʻolālā i nā mea kipa e ʻimi i ka wahi a noʻonoʻo i ka lokahi ma waena o ka ʻāina a me ke kanaka.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Hao

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā The Joy Of Swimming Fish Hoʻolālā Wahi Hōʻikeʻike Ka Hauʻoli o ka Iʻa ʻAuʻau 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 Joy Of Swimming Fish Hoʻolālā Wahi Hōʻikeʻike Ka Hauʻoli o ka Iʻa ʻAuʻau 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 Joy Of Swimming Fish Hoʻolālā Wahi Hōʻikeʻike Ka Hauʻoli o ka Iʻa ʻAuʻau 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

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The exhibition space design of "The Joy of Swimming Fish" matches the space design with the poetic and logical debate and the thinking mode with romantic style in the ancient Chinese philosophy story "Pond Dialogue",It extracts "the joy of swimming fish" as the concept of the space design. The uniqueness of the exhibition space lies in its profound cultural heritage and the perfect integration of modern design.
Dimensions & Packaging: The design is situated within a rectangular glass structure, aimed at highlighting the curved characteristics of the interior space and enhancing its breathability. The building comprises a first floor and a second floor, with dimensions of 21.5 meters in length, 8.2 meters in height, and 13.3 meters in width.Site area：285.95 sqm
Tags: Fluidity, Pond Dialogue, Space, Philosophical Thought,Nature
Production Technology: By employing flowing curves and dynamic spatial structures, the design aims to simulate the state of fish swimming freely in water, creating a lively and poetic atmosphere.
Design Challenge: The challenge lies in how to express the essence of the story, depict the debate process between Zhuangzi and Huizi, while also ensuring the practicality of the space.
Research: When I am in this space, how can I perceive the joy of the fish, both as the fish swimming below and as the observer above, thus achieving a moment of unity between myself and the surroundings?
Inspiration: Huizi said,'You are not a fish; how do you know what constitutes the enjoyment of fishes?' Zhuangzi rejoined, 'You are not I. How do you know that I do not know what constitutes the enjoyment of fishes?'
Project Duration: The project started in October 2021 in Shanghai and finished in June 2023.
Operation Flow: In the concept of "the joy of swimming fish," the verb "swim" not only refers to the activity of the fish but also connects the interaction and communication between the two observers. This allows visitors to not only appreciate the art but also to profoundly reflect on the relationship between humanity and nature, as well as the individual and society, symbolizing the harmony between nature and life. By integrating the Eastern philosophical concepts of harmony between humanity and nature, and dialectical unity, it creates an environment that embodies both aesthetic and educational significance.
Patents: For copyrights: "Copyrights belong to Qian Zhen, 2021."
Image Credits: All Images Photographer :Qian Zhen