Cell Tentorium by Takanori Urata is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum in Instrumenta Castrametationis Competition Category.

ArgentumInstrumenta Castrametationis· 2024

Cell Tentorium

by Takanori Urata

Client: Sunsetclimax

Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum Winner in Instrumenta Castrametationis Category

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The Design

About Cell Tentorium

Tentorium castrense sunsetclimax, quod Cell appellatur, commoditati primatum dat et formam pulchram sectatur, celere constitutione et compage minima utens. Aditus singularis prospectus aliorum hospitum impedit dum incolis permittit ut visus ex interiore fruantur. Pannus elegans subalbus in aperto eminet, spatium lucidum et recens interdiu creans. Noctu, illuminatio interna totum tentorium illuminat, ornamento similis. Cell utilitatem et pulchritudinem concordat, tamquam opus artis serviens quod atmosphaeram cum experientia sub divo commoda et iucunda auget.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum

Cell Tentorium victor est Praemii A' Design Award Argenteum, honoris eximie amplissimi formis summi generis, pulchris et conspicuis dati. Victores Argenti opera valde splendida et creandi ingenio praedita sunt, quae praestantem peritiam, talentum et acumen auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur Cell Tentorium opus mirabile, exemplare, valde professionale et penitus novum fore. Haec forma Argento victa inventum notabile et admiratum est, quod ad fines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae promovendos confert. Cell Tentorium creatio est, quam multi invident, quae cupiditates excitat, sensus bonos affert et admirationem miraculumque movet.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This tent emphasizes functionality while maintaining an undiminished sense of beauty. Designed for camping, it ensures privacy from other campers with a unique entrance shape that conceals the interior from external view while providing a stunning view from the inside. The elegant off-white fabric stands out outdoors, creating a bright and refreshing space inside during the day. At night, the internal lighting gives the tent the appearance of a decorative light fixture. This harmonious blend of functionality and beauty makes the tent an art piece that enhances the campsite ambiance, aiming to provide campers with a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
Dimensions & Packaging: ・Size : W3700mm×D3320mm×H1900mm（ Inside H1800mm
・Weight： About 2.7Kg（Include Guy ropes）
・Total weight： About 9.5Kg ( Include accessories ）
Tags: Tent, Outdoor, Camp, Camping, Recreation,
Production Technology: The tent fabric, developed exclusively for Cell01, is a 70-denier ripstop nylon. It features silicon water repellent treatment on the surface and durable urethane coating on the reverse, deviating from traditional fabrics for hydrolysis resistance and exceptional durability. The frame, crafted from A7075 super-duralumin, known for aerospace strength, uses three frames to leverage material flexibility, achieving a beautiful form. Ventilators strategically placed in the lower fabric section and near frame bifurcation points enhance stability and aesthetics without compromising beauty.
Design Challenge: Amid the global impact of COVID-19, outdoor recreation has become crucial for health and happiness. Nature activities effectively ease pandemic-induced stress, and outdoor pursuits like camping strengthen the immune system. Beyond physical benefits, outdoor recreation nurtures social connections, offering a refreshing escape from daily challenges. This positively influences work and academic performance by activating concentration and stimulating creativity. Furthermore, outdoor activities foster environmental awareness and promote sustainable living. Prioritizing outdoor recreation in navigating the pandemic is essential for maintaining physical and mental well-being and shaping post-pandemic lifestyles. The interaction with nature is expected to play a crucial role in this transformation. Therefore, developing outdoor products, such as tents, is believed to hold societal significance as we collectively strive to overcome the challenges posed by the pandemic.
Research: The tent's elegant design was realized through sculpting-like iterative prototyping, meticulously pinching and fixing fabric for graceful curves. Drawing lines directly on the tent with markers during trial setups, followed by redesign, fabric cutting, and resewing, resulted in the exquisite final product. Skilled artisans, using advanced techniques, ensured a wrinkle-free appearance in the sewing process. Each tent undergoes individual trial setups and a thorough quality check before shipment in the manufacturing facility. Proudly Made in Japan, craftsmen communicate closely with artisans, incorporating diverse feedback during manufacturing, leading to a superior, perfected product.
Inspiration: While ensuring residential comfort and tent interior coziness, our tent is designed for easy assembly with minimal frames, prioritizing a simple yet aesthetically pleasing form. The tent boasts a natural and symmetrical shape, devoid of irregularities, incorporating the graceful curves inspired by leaves and stems. Tension is evenly distributed across the entire fabric, ensuring a beautiful, wrinkle-free appearance when set up. The emphasis lies in achieving a tent that not only provides habitability and comfort but also exhibits an elegant presence, harmonizing with the natural world.
Project Duration: The design was crafted by sunsetclimax Inc. in Tokyo in April 2020, and after prototyping and production phases starting in 2021, it was launched for sale in September 2023. The product has been successfully sold in Japan and other Asian countries.
Operation Flow: This tent is named Cell, and it is anticipated to be set up in various camping sites. The goal is for users to meet and connect with each other through the tent, creating a community that expands much like the process of cell division and fusion.
Patents: Copyrights belong to sunsetclimax inc.
Image Credits: Main image is Image:Takanori Urata
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