Zenta Collection Laulau Malologa by Tin Phan Van

Zenta Collection Laulau Malologa by Tin Phan Van is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Ario in Mamanu Meafale Competition Category.

ArioMeafale· 2025

Zenta Collection Laulau Malologa

by Tin Phan Van

A' Design Award Ario Winner in Meafale Category

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The Design

About Zenta Collection Laulau Malologa

O Zenta o se fa'aputuga o laulau lauti Zen na mamanuina e fa'aalia ai le uiga tulaga ese o le taulima fa'atufugaga o To'aga Mago a Iapani. O lenei poloketi mamanu e fa'amuamua ai se aafiaga fou, e ofoina atu ai i tagata fa'aoga e le gata o se laulau lauti ae atoa fo'i ma se vaega fegalegaleai: o le seleina o le oneone e mafaufau loloto ai ma su'e ai le filemu i totonu. O le matagofie o le fa'aputuga e maua mai mai ata o ma'a ma galu, e fa'atupuina ai se vaaiga la'ititi o le lalolagi fa'alenatura e fa'aleleia atili ai le aafiaga tulaga ese o le inuga o le lauti.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Ario

O le A' Design Award Ario na manumalo ai Zenta Collection Laulau Malologa, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu sili ona lelei, matagofie ma mataʻutia. O ē manumalo i le Ario o galuega susulu tele ma fatufatuaʻi e faaalia ai le poto, le taleni ma le atamai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina Zenta Collection Laulau Malologa e avea ma galuega matagofie, o se fesuiaiga mo isi, e iloga i le tomai faapolofesa ma mea fou loloto. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Ario o se mea e iloga, ua mataʻina e aogā ma tuleia atu tapulaʻa o le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi. Zenta Collection Laulau Malologa o se mea e fiafia i ai le toatele, e fafagu ai manaʻoga, aumaia ai lagona lelei ma tupu ai le ofo.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Zenta is a collection of Zen tea tables designed to embody the unique essence of Japanese Dry Garden art. This design project prioritizes a novel experience, offering users not just a tea table but also an interactive element: raking sand to meditate and find inner peace. The collection's aesthetic draws inspiration from the imagery of rocks and waves, creating a miniature natural landscape that enhances the unique tea-drinking experience.
Dimensions & Packaging: W 2000 mm x D 600 mm x H 400 mm
Tags: Zen, Tea Table, Relaxation Furniture, New Experience, Meditation, Raking Sand, Tea Set
Production Technology: Leveraging CNC technology, metal bending.
Research: The project focuses on researching the principles and imagery that a Japanese dry garden utilizes to bring about new psychological states in the experiencer. As such, this design has harnessed two fundamental images of nature: waves and rocks. The arrangement employs triangles or odd numbers, and the table legs are expressed through natural and uneven curves to bring about the most natural feeling possible.
Inspiration: Inspired from the perspectives and philosophies of Japanese Zen gardens. Exploiting the images of mountains and waves to create a miniature natural landscape. This will provide a tea-drinking experience that blends seamlessly with a sense of meditation.
Project Duration: The project started in April 2024 in Viet Nam and finished in July 2024.
Operation Flow: In moments when you need to release negative energy, you can rake the sand directly on the table. This is a dynamic meditation technique often employed in actual Zen gardens. The designated teapot area can also be used as a simple tea rinsing station, enhancing the sensation of waves. The combination of rocks and water creates a truly unique experience.