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Naked Castle Sistem Papan Tandha Visual by Zesion Design

Naked Castle Sistem Papan Tandha Visual by Zesion Design is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award Wesi in Desain Grafis, Ilustrasi lan Komunikasi Visual Competition Category.


WesiGrafis· 2020

Naked Castle Sistem Papan Tandha Visual

by Zesion Design

Client: Zesion Design

A' Design Award Wesi Winner in Grafis Category

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The Design

About Naked Castle Sistem Papan Tandha Visual

Naked Castle minangka sistem papan tandha sing dirancang kanggo hotel kastil bersejarah ing Moganshan. Desain iki nggandhengake lambang penyengkuyung karo huruf gaya Art Deco, dene wangun geometris lan garis-garisé nuruti proporsi sing cedhak karo golden ratio. Unsur-unsur Inggris kaya tapak jaran, tameng, lan pita digabungake ing lambang penyengkuyung, dene ikon raja lan ratu sing nganggo makutha katon ing papan tandha kasebut. Lambang penyengkuyung digawe kanthi cara nyithak logam sing titik leburé endhek, banjur diglosor lan diwerna kanthi tangan. Papan tandha nganggo wesi tempa lan kayu lokal supaya kuwat ngadhepi hawa gunung ing njaba.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Wesi

Naked Castle Sistem Papan Tandha Visual menang A' Design Award Wesi, pangenalan sing prestisius sing diparingake marang desain sing apik sing nyukupi kabutuhan profesional lan industri sing dikarepake saka ciptaan sing dirancang kanthi apik. Pemenang Wesi nuduhake katrampilan sing gedhe, spesialisasi sing dhuwur, pangerten ahli lan kapasitas kreatif para penciptane. Naked Castle Sistem Papan Tandha Visual dikarepake dadi ciptaan sing dihargai banget, dikagumi lan ditresnani sing praktis lan inovatif. Desain sing menang A' Design Award Wesi iki nggabungake praktik industri sing paling apik lan nduweni ciri teknis sing kompeten sing disambung karo kawruh lan bakat. Naked Castle Sistem Papan Tandha Visual diajeni amarga ketelitiane lan dirancang kanggo nyedhiyakake paningkatan kualitas urip sing mbiyantu ndadekake donya panggonan sing luwih apik.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The coat of arms and the Art Deco style signage system emphasize the match of geometric figures and lines. All the lines are close to the golden ratio according to precise calculation. The signages combine the experience of the naked founder and the scenery of Moganshan, which shows the lifestyle of immersing in nature and the pure pleasure of life instead of being just signage.
Dimensions & Packaging
The coat of arms:1165(w)*1640(h)*100(d);
Weathervane:1370(w)*1600(h)*1050(d) ;
Wayfinding on street lamp:1420(w)*3500(h)*1420(d);
Village rooms plats:350(w)*700(h)*20(d);
Restaurant doorplate:110(w)*75(h)*35(d) .
Tags
Signage,Way finding,VI,Hotel Logo,graphics
Production Technology
The coat of arms took shape in the manuscript. We then poured low melting point metal into an equal ratio bed die made of hand-carved wood in mold casting. At last, it was hand polished and colored according to the color and history of the castle. The signage in the castle adopt forged iron and local wood as the material, which makes them durable in outdoor environments.
Design Challenge
1.On-site investigation and location of signages
The castle is built on the mountain with a steep slope, which is a demanding work environment for designers as they have to walk back and forth to choose the best location of the signages.
2.Signage fabrication and material handling
As the castle is located on the mountaintop, we use local Wukang stone in signage fabrication. The wood and iron used are also bought and processed in the local area, adding elements with local characteristics to the castle while saving the cost on material handling.
Research
The naked Castle once had two legendary owners, whose stories were merged in the design of the coat of arms. In 1910, Dr Duncan Main built a European style castle villa (the predecessor to the Castle at naked Castle), which was later brought by patriot Zhang Jingjiang in 1932. The colour of the signages gets the inspiration from the natural scenery of Moganshan. Due to the climate on the mountaintop, stones, cast irons, and anticorrosive wood are taken as the main materials of the signs to adopt to the local environment.
Inspiration
The design of the signage system gets inspiration from Art Deco style of European style castle that gives consideration to both raw and elegant architectural styles. British style elements like hoof, shield, and streamer are well merged in the coat of arms. The icons of king and queen wearing crowns are applied to the signage as well. Each letter and number on the signage adopts double lines as part of the decoration.
Project Duration
The project started in April 2016 and was completed in June 2017, including a 6-month on-site investigation which gives inspiration to the design team.
Operation Flow
The signage system is integrated into the style of the naked Castle. From the conflict and fusion of different styles, cultures and ages, one can find the castle gives consideration to both raw and elegant architectural styles. As a convergence of spirits and memories, the coat of arms shows the tourists the stories behind over a hundred years history of the naked Castle and the changes of Moganshan. The stone castle with a sleek design is like an introverted beauty standing on the top of Moganshan.
Team Members
Lisa Zhou
Dylan Zhu

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