Urban Jungle Ngā Taiao Whakapaipai o te Tāone by Cheng Nan Chin

Urban Jungle Ngā Taiao Whakapaipai o te Tāone by Cheng Nan Chin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award Rino in Hoahoa Roto Whare me te Whakaaturanga Competition Category.

RinoRoto Whare· 2022

Urban Jungle Ngā Taiao Whakapaipai o te Tāone

by Cheng Nan Chin

Client: Pu Ze Interior Design Ltd.

A' Design Award Rino Winner in Roto Whare Category

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The Design

About Urban Jungle Ngā Taiao Whakapaipai o te Tāone

Ko Urban Jungle he taiao whakapaipai (beauty salon) kei te papa tuarua o tētahi whare i Taoyuan, Taiwan. Ko tēnei wāhi 132 mita tapawhā e whakakotahi ana i te tae rākau, ngā tipu kākāriki me tētahi pakitara kōhatu (gabion) e kitea ana ōna rino, kia whakauru mai i te rongo taiao ki roto i tētahi wāhi konupūra tū tahi. Ko tētahi wāhi noho e rite ana ki te T me ngā kāpata rokiroki taputapu kua whakatakotoria mā te aro nui ki te mārama taiao me te matatapu o te kiritaki. I tangohia te papa tuanui kia whakaitihia te taumaha ā-kanohi. Ko te raima parukino (water-resistant plaster) o te tēpu manuhiri me ngā tēpu pā e tika ana mō te āhuarangi haumaru ā-rohe, ā, ka pupuri tonu i te tae kerekere kia ngāwari i raro i te mārama.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Rino

Ko Urban Jungle Ngā Taiao Whakapaipai o te Tāone te toa o te A' Design Award Rino, he whakaaetanga whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa pai e whakatutuki ana i ngā hiahia ngaio me te ahumahi e tūmanakohia ana mai i ngā mahi kua hoahoatia pai. Ko ngā toa Rino e whakaatu ana i te pukenga nui, te tohungatanga teitei, te māramatanga mātanga me te kaha auaha o ō rātou kaihanga. E tūmanakohia ana ko Urban Jungle Ngā Taiao Whakapaipai o te Tāone he mahi whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he whaihua, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Rino e whakakotahi ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa o te ahumahi, ā, he āhuatanga hangarau pūkenga tōna e hono ana ki te mōhio me te pūmanawa. E whakahonoretia ana a Urban Jungle Ngā Taiao Whakapaipai o te Tāone mō tōna tōtika, ā, i hoahoatia hei whakapai ake i te kounga o te oranga me te āwhina i te ao kia pai ake.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: To make it stand out and deliver this second-floor space a unique new look, design team use wood grain and plants to bring the bare concrete interior alive. The life-sized lion lamp and hanging greenery create a hideaway vibe in this midtown salon while mixing a sense of the wild with clean modern lines. Spaces are arranged with functions defined, as a T-shaped island seating area and tool storage cabinets are designed considering natural light and customer privacy, making hairdressers work flow smooth.
Dimensions & Packaging: 132 square meter
Tags: Beauty salon, Urban Jungle, Haircut salon, salon design, greenary design
Production Technology: As the salon sits in a competitive commercial area where seconds count, design team use Lotos plaster on the reception and bar counters to reduce working hours. Coping with Taiwans humid climate, such water-resistant plaster also prevents efflorescence. The tasteful gray tone creates a soft visual feeling under the effect of light, making customers more relaxed. The warm wood grain lies between the rough gabion wall, bare steel bars, and soft curved sofa and seats, balancing the tone and visual weight.
Design Challenge: In this second-floor space where the window view is overwhelmed by shop signs, the window view is mirrored to present an echoing visual effect. In addition to the hanging light fixtures and plants, the hairdressing mirrors are supported by only two points as if suspended between seats. The combination of hanging objects and transparent glasses provides a see-through visual effect and makes the space appear larger. For example, the iron grid window next to the sofa area adds a sense of openness.
Research: In the midtown second-floor hidden space, in order to create a contrasting sense of stepping into outdoors, the gabion wall is placed at the entrance, along with the rusted steel bars and stones to form a remarkable visual highlight versus the popular fresh and lighthearted store decor. With the natural wood, staghorn ferns, and various plants that bring the rainforest atmosphere into the space, the design emphasizes the positive influence of natural elements and echoes the green urban theme.
Inspiration: Inspired by the owners love of the lion-shaped lamp while utilizing the privacy of the second-floor space, our design brings the jungle flair into this urban space through natural elements such as green plants, wooden floor and tables, allowing customers to enjoy an experience of secret adventure. Extending the masculine imagery of the king of beasts, the gabion wall with exposed steel bars and concrete present a raw natural vibe, creating a secluded retreat contrasting with a bustling area.
Project Duration: The project started in September 2020 in Taoyuan and finished in November 2020 in Taoyuan
Operation Flow: The designer remove the ceiling layer to reduce visual oppression and use the hanging shelvings with light fixtures and plants above the reception and seating area to render a calm ambience. They also retain a see-through effect while dividing the spaces, reinforcing the independence of the T-shaped working area. The beveled reception counter corner ensures ample space; the same practice is used on the bookshelves, storage cabinets, with a mirror installed on the beveled corner to expand the visual space.
Patents: Pu Ze Interior Design Ltd.
Team Members: CHIN CHENG NAN,LEE YU SYUAN
Image Credits: Pu Ze Interior Design Ltd.