Zens Teatime Ostentaculum by Jiayao Huang

Zens Teatime Ostentaculum by Jiayao Huang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Praemium A' Design Award Aureum in Designatio Interior Competition Category.

AurumInterior· 2020

Zens Teatime Ostentaculum

by Jiayao Huang

Client: Ici Architecture

Praemium A' Design Award Aureum Winner in Interior Category

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The Design

About Zens Teatime Ostentaculum

Zens Teatime est ostentaculum ad merces theanas exhibendas destinatum. Consilium ex elementis architecturae Asiae Orientalis haurit, materiis naturalibus, ordine spatiorum, luce et umbra utens. Visitatores libere intrare, considere, quiescere et theam bibere possunt, dum merces expositas experiuntur. Compages principalis ex ferro quadrato constructa est, et parietes ex novem milibus perticarum arundinis praefabricatarum formantur, quae compagi per partes componendas et inserendas iunguntur. Omnes materiae recuperari possunt, ita ut ostentaculum dissolvi et aliis in locis rursus aedificari possit.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Aureum

Zens Teatime Ostentaculum victor est Praemii A' Design Award Aureum, honoris amplissimi formis primi ordinis, mirabilibus et praestantibus dati. Victores Aurei sunt opera valde nova, provida et splendida, quae ingenium, sapientiam et peritiam auctorum suorum referunt. Exspectatur Zens Teatime Ostentaculum inventum laudatissimum, inclinationes creans et monumentale fore, quod pretium inauditum afferat. Haec forma Aureo praemio victa est incepto mirabile et honoratum, quod fines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae promovet. Zens Teatime Ostentaculum cupiditatem vehementem excitat, studium accendit, ingenium creandi fovet et capit.

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