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Hui Tlapechtli Cehcemeltilistli, Icpalli Cehcemeltilistli by Dan Shao

Hui Tlapechtli Cehcemeltilistli, Icpalli Cehcemeltilistli by Dan Shao is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli in Caltlapechtli Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.


TepoztliCaltlapechtli· 2023

Hui Tlapechtli Cehcemeltilistli, Icpalli Cehcemeltilistli

by Dan Shao

Client: National Taipei University of Technology

Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli Winner in Caltlapechtli Category

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The Design

About Hui Tlapechtli Cehcemeltilistli, Icpalli Cehcemeltilistli

Hui se nechicolli tlachihchiuhtli tlapachiuhcayotl, tlachihchiuhtli ica se icpalli huan se tlapechtontli, tlanahuatilli ipampa amoxtlahtoltiliztli huan teayotl ihuan. Iixnezca in Ma Tau Tepamitl, se tlanenetlacatiliztli itech Huizhou tlachihchihualli itech China, mopatla itech se tlaquetzalli huan chihchiuhcayotl tlapachiuhcayotl. In nechicolli mochihua ica cuahuitl (beech), cuetlaxtli huan tehuilotl, monechicoa ica huehueh chinatlacayotl temictiliztli mortise huan tenon. In cuetlaxtli pepechtli huan cuitlapampatlanaltiliztli yamanqui huan quimacaz tlacetiliztli tlen monequi. In tlapechtli ipan ome tlapouhcayotl, huan in tlatzintlan cuetlaxtli tlapouhcayotl quipiya amoxmeh huan amapoalizmeh. In yolopan tlanahuatilli ye quihuicaz tlaltepetlacayotl ihtic yancuic chantli.

The Recognition

About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli

Hui Tlapechtli Cehcemeltilistli, Icpalli Cehcemeltilistli ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli, tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in cualli dizayno in quitlalia in tlen monequi ipan tequitl ihuan tlachihualiztli in quimaca in cualli tlachihualli. In quicuicah Tepoztli quinextia in hueyi tlamatiliztli, toltecayotl ihuan ihuelitiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in Hui Tlapechtli Cehcemeltilistli, Icpalli Cehcemeltilistli ca tlazohtli, mahuiztic, yancuic ihuan motequiuhtia. Ni dizayno in quicuic Tepoztli quihuelitia in tlamatiliztli ihuan quipia chicahualiztli tlen tepoztli. Hui Tlapechtli Cehcemeltilistli, Icpalli Cehcemeltilistli quicualtia in nemiliztli ihuan quihuelitia in cemanahuac ica cualli.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
Inspired by the Ma Tau Wall, the shape of the horse head combining with the shape of gatehouse, is transformed into a key structural element and decorative part of the furniture. The overall design is classical and stable, which makes it more suitable for use in modern home. This set of furniture is a new attempt to combine the elements of Huizhou regional culture with modern furniture design.
Dimensions & Packaging
Dimensions of chair: Width 650mm x Depth 760mm x Height 720mm
Dimensions of table: Width 600mm x Depth 400mm x Height 500mm
Tags
Ma Tau Wall, Hui-style, furniture, lounge chair, side table
Production Technology
This furniture is made of beech, leather and glass materials, using Chinese traditional architectural mortise and tenon joint craftsmanship.
Design Challenge
This research tries to find the point where tradition meets modernity, fine tune, transform and redesign traditional elements, and design works with distinctive national characteristics, which can have an impact on the senses and psychology of the target groups both from the visual and the cultural connotation perspective.
Research
This design belongs to conceptual study, aiming at refining and redesigning traditional Chinese culture, especially exploring methods to integrate the national native elements into modern furniture designs. The research methodology includes field research, user interviews, focus groups, and using tests. The research results will contribute to the inheritance and innovation of Chinese traditional culture.
Inspiration
The architectural aesthetics of Huizhou is a unique human landscape left over from the end of the feudal times in China. The Ma Tau Wall of Hui-stylearchitecture is a regional architectural element with both practicality and aesthetics. Organically integrating Huizhou architecture with modern furniture design makes people feel the charm of Huizhou culture in daily life.
Project Duration
The project, started in October 2021 in Fuzhou, was completed in May 2022 in Fuzhou.
Operation Flow
The lounge table and chair set creates a space for drinking tea and reading. The leather cushion and backrest are soft and comfortable with sufficient support. The table is divided into two layers, with the lower leather layer serving as storage space for books, magazines and other items.

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