Oro Interni · 2020
Zens Teatime Showroom
by Jiayao Huang
- A' Design Award d'Oro 2020 in Interni
- CLIENT: Ici Architecture
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 16,690
- Verification code 47F674495C · Verify this award
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About Zens Teatime Showroom
Zens Teatime è uno showroom progettato per l'esposizione di prodotti legati al tè. Il progetto attinge a elementi dell'architettura dell'Asia orientale, ricorrendo a materiali naturali, sequenze spaziali, luce e ombra. I visitatori possono entrare liberamente, sedersi, riposare e bere il tè mentre sperimentano i prodotti esposti. La struttura principale è realizzata in ferro a sezione quadra, mentre le pareti sono composte da novemila canne di bambù prefabbricate, unite al telaio tramite componenti assemblabili e a innesto. Tutti i materiali sono riciclabili, così lo showroom può essere smontato e ricostruito in altre località.
About the A' Design Award d'Oro
Zens Teatime Showroom ha vinto l'A' Design Award d'Oro, un riconoscimento immensamente prestigioso conferito a design di primissima qualità, meravigliosi e straordinari. I vincitori d'Oro sono creazioni estremamente innovative, visionarie e di un fascino abbagliante che riflettono il genio, la saggezza e l'abilità dei loro designer. Ci si aspetta che Zens Teatime Showroom sia un'invenzione molto elogiata, all'avanguardia e monumentale che offre un valore senza precedenti. Questo design vincitore dell'A' Design Award d'Oro è un progetto spettacolare e rispettato che giova grandemente ai confini dell'arte, della scienza, del design e della tecnologia e li fa avanzare. Zens Teatime Showroom crea intensi sentimenti di desiderio, risveglia la passione, incoraggia la creatività e ci affascina.
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- 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.
