No Know Fonksyon Prensipal: Enteryè Sal Eskap by Rong Han

No Know Fonksyon Prensipal: Enteryè Sal Eskap by Rong Han is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Bwonz in Enteryè Competition Category.

BwonzEnteryè· 2025

No Know Fonksyon Prensipal: Enteryè Sal Eskap

by Rong Han

A' Design Award Bwonz Winner in Enteryè Category

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The Design

About No Know Fonksyon Prensipal: Enteryè Sal Eskap

Tèks Liv: No Know se yon sal eskap ki baze sou senaryo touye moun, ki chita nan dezyèm nivo soubasman yon katye komèsyal nan Xi'an, Lachin. Espas la kouvri 1080 mèt kare epi li gen dis chanm ki gen tèm diferan, tankou estil Repibliken, Chinwa, fitiris ak minimalis. Anpil eleman yo kite san fini, epi kèk mi rete nan eta yo apre demolisyon, ak sifas ki ekspoze ak fini estik senp. Eskalye orijinal la te konsève kòm yon pwen fokal nan zòn piblik la. Kalfou yo genyen 1.2 mèt lajè, konsa jwè yo pase toupre youn lòt epi sa ankouraje rankont sosyal.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Bwonz

No Know Fonksyon Prensipal: Enteryè Sal Eskap se yon ganyan A' Design Award Bwonz, yon rekonesans ki gen anpil prestij yo bay design ekselan ki make pa kreyativite, enjenyozite ak finès. Ganyan Bwonz yo se objè ki abil anpil e ki kreyatif nan fason ki frape, ki otantifye gwo eksperyans, imajinasyon ak debouyaj designer yo. Yo atann No Know Fonksyon Prensipal: Enteryè Sal Eskap pou se yon objè anpil moun estime, admire e renmen, ki pwofesyonèl e inovatè nan fason remakab. Design sa a ki ganyen A' Design Award Bwonz enkòpore pi bon pratik nan atizay, syans, design ak teknoloji, e li ekselan pou atansyon li bay detay. No Know Fonksyon Prensipal: Enteryè Sal Eskap satisfè bezwen yon fason espledid, li touche dezi, li chame santiman e li atire kiryozite.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: No Know is a script murder escape room situated on the second basement level of the Yongningli Shopping District in Xi'an. True to its name, the design purposefully incorporates many unfinished elements, with some walls left in their post-demolition state. This approach creates an atmosphere similar to an ongoing creative process, allowing players to experience distinct spatial sensations at different stages.
Dimensions & Packaging: 1080 square metre
Tags: Script Murder Game, Escape Room, Mystery, Immersive, Emergent Gameplay, User Experience
Production Technology: The venue features ten room themes including Republican, Chinese, futuristic, and minimalist Ins styles. Rather than employing intricate techniques, the project embraces simplicity by preserving aspects of the original structure, such as exposed walls and basic stucco finishes. This choice encourages players to intuitively engage with the mystery and authentic texture of the space. The roughly painted plaster walls, when illuminated by specific lighting, become particularly captivating.
Design Challenge: A great challenge in the design process is that the designer must possess experience in the script murder game and know its rules well prior to commencing the project. These elements are essential to the design. In this instance, the designer is an enthusiastic player, which has allowed him to seamlessly incorporate the game rules and concepts into the spatial design.
Research: During the demolition process, the original staircase connecting the basement and second floors was retained, becoming a focal point in the public area and the most dynamic feature of the entire space. This staircase serves as a unique element, allowing the overall environment to achieve a sense of elevation. In its unfinished form, the old staircase contributes to the space in a distinctive manner.
Inspiration: The appeal of design often arises from an element of unexpected uncertainty. Reflecting on the Buddhist adage, Free from the notions of I, others, living beings, and time，these four no notions do not dismiss existence; rather, they highlight the significance of looking beyond superficial appearances to uncover deeper truths. This concept aligns with the essence of the script murder game that inspired the design of No Know.
Project Duration: The project commenced in April 2020 and wrapped up in November 2021 at a site in Xi'an, China. It officially opened to the public in November of the same year.
Operation Flow: The conventional front desk area features a long table that remains in an unfinished state, evoking a sense of mystery. Positioned centrally within the public space, it meets the needs of players who wish to gather and converse while waiting. The design promotes social interaction, similar to the room aisles, which are designed to be only 1.2 meters wide. This narrowness compels individuals to pass in a staggered manner, creating opportunities for unexpectedly delightful encounters.
Patents: Shanxi Shanye Architectural Design Co., Ltd
Team Members: Han Rong
Image Credits: Shanxi Shanye Architectural Design Co., Ltd