Antique Chinese Style 合金窓 by Naizheng Liu

Antique Chinese Style 合金窓 by Naizheng Liu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award 鉄賞 in 家具アクセサリー・金物・素材デザイン Competition Category.

鉄家具アクセサリー· 2021

Antique Chinese Style 合金窓

by Naizheng Liu

Client: Jinpeng Energy Saving Technology Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award 鉄賞 Winner in 家具アクセサリー Category

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The Design

About Antique Chinese Style 合金窓

「アンティーク・チャイニーズスタイル」は、中国伝統建築様式の建物向けに設計されたアルミ合金製の窓である。枠と障子にはレトロな幾何学的形状と木目転写プリント仕上げを採用し、徽州様式、蘇州様式、北京様式の建築に調和する。アルミ合金は強度と耐久性をもたらす一方、設置とメンテナンスは簡便なままである。手作業による製造を自動設備に置き換えることで、品質と生産量を向上させた。音声操作、モバイルアプリケーション、風雨感知など、複数の開閉方式を用意している。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 鉄賞

Antique Chinese Style 合金窓は、よく設計された創造物に期待される専門的・産業的要件を満たす優れたデザインに授与される、権威ある評価である A' Design Award 鉄賞の受賞作品です。鉄賞の受賞作品は、制作者の高い技量、高度な専門性、専門家としての理解、創造的な能力を示しています。Antique Chinese Style 合金窓は、高く評価され、称賛され、愛される、実用的で革新的な創造物であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 鉄賞を受賞したデザインは、業界のベストプラクティスを統合し、ノウハウと才能に結びついた有能な技術的特性を備えています。Antique Chinese Style 合金窓は、その徹底ぶりで尊敬され、世界をより良い場所にするための生活の質の向上をもたらすよう設計されています。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This product features the sturdiness and durability of aluminum alloy materials while retaining the traditional aesthetic, making it more convenient for installation and maintenance. On top of that, a variety of window opening mechanisms are designed by envisioning the use scenarios in advance, which ensures an outstanding experience for all users.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 1500mm x Depth 80mm x Height 1500mm
Tags: Antique, Chinese-style, Al-alloy, Safe, Durability
Production Technology: Retro geometric modeling and wood grain transfer printing process are involved in the design of windows frames and sashes. The neat and clean texture lines well restore the antique Chinese architecture of various styles such as the Imperial Palace and Classical Gardens of Suzhou. Different from the purely handcrafted traditional wooden windows, the product is produced and processed by automatic equipment. It enables greatly-enhanced product quality and higher production efficiency.
Design Challenge: Exquisite lines require higher standards in the production process. In order to reduce technical difficulties and achieve mass production, the designer needs to constantly adjust the design sketches and moulds to optimize the structure.
Research: The data of windows are mainly based on various product standards, laws and regulations and technical protocols of hardware, fasteners, glass, and sealing materials related to aluminum alloy windows. The products have passed the professional third-party testing on the physical properties of windows and have stronger sound insulation and thermal insulation performance. It allows up to 50,000 times of repeated opening and has a service life of over 30 years.
Inspiration: Antique architecture with Chinese characteristics, such as Hui style, Su style and Beijing style, has sprung up in the city. However, the matching traditional Chinese wooden windows are complex to produce and not durable. Viewing this, the designer combines modern aluminum alloy window frames with traditional Chinese wooden windows. The retro geometric modeling and wood grain texture are designed to adapt the products to antique Chinese architecture of various styles.
Project Duration: The project commenced in Chuzhou, Anhui province on May 1, 2019, and was completed on November 8, 2019.
Operation Flow: The product provides excellent thermal insulation and convenient long-term maintenance. In addition, it is equipped with a smart security system for pre-warning, which can trigger the alarm device in case of damage to the protective structure. A variety of window opening mechanisms are offered, such as voice command, mobile APP, wind and rain sensing. It allows real-time monitoring of PM2.5 levels and prevents sand and rain from entering, ensuring a safe and comfortable experience.
Team Members: Naizheng Liu