Zens Teatime 쇼룸 by Jiayao Huang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award 금상 in 인테리어 공간 및 전시 디자인 Competition Category.

금인테리어· 2020

Zens Teatime 쇼룸

by Jiayao Huang

Client: Ici Architecture

A' Design Award 금상 Winner in 인테리어 Category

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The Design

About Zens Teatime 쇼룸

Zens Teatime은 차 관련 제품을 전시하기 위해 설계된 쇼룸입니다. 이 디자인은 자연 소재, 공간의 시퀀스, 빛과 그림자를 활용하여 동아시아 건축의 요소를 반영합니다. 방문객은 자유롭게 들어와 앉아 휴식을 취하며 차를 마시면서 전시된 제품을 체험할 수 있습니다. 주요 골조는 사각 철재로 제작되었으며, 벽면은 조립 및 삽입이 가능한 부품으로 골조에 결합된 9천 개의 기성 대나무 장대로 구성되어 있습니다. 모든 재료는 재활용이 가능하므로, 쇼룸을 해체하여 다른 장소에 다시 지을 수 있습니다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 금상

Zens Teatime 쇼룸, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 금상 수상작으로, 일류의 경이롭고 뛰어난 디자인에 수여되는 극히 권위 있는 인정입니다. 금상 수상작은 대단히 혁신적이고 선견지명이 있으며 눈부시게 빛나는 작품으로, 디자이너의 천재성, 지혜, 기량을 반영합니다. Zens Teatime 쇼룸, 이 작품은 가장 높이 평가받는 트렌드 선도적이고 기념비적인 발명품으로서 전례 없는 가치를 제공할 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 금상 수상 디자인은 예술, 과학, 디자인, 기술의 경계를 넓히는 장관을 이루는 존경받는 프로젝트입니다. Zens Teatime 쇼룸, 이 작품은 강렬한 욕망을 불러일으키고 열정을 자아내며 창의성을 북돋우고 매료합니다.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

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.
Team Members: Jiayao Huang
Daifei CHE
Wang LEI
Qiulong YE
Wenwei CAI