No Know Gudaha Qolka Baxsashada by Rong Han

No Know Gudaha Qolka Baxsashada by Rong Han is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Qolalka Gudaha iyo Bandhigyada Competition Category.

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No Know Gudaha Qolka Baxsashada

by Rong Han

Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Gudaha Category

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The Design

About No Know Gudaha Qolka Baxsashada

Qoraalka Buugga: No Know waa qol baxsasho oo dhacdo dilaad ah oo ku yaal heerka labaad ee hoosaha dhulka ee degmada suuqa ee Xi'an, Shiinaha. Goobtu waxay dabooshaa 1080 mitir oo laba jibbaaran, waxayna ka kooban tahay toban qol oo mawduuc kala duwan leh, oo ay ku jiraan qaabab Jamhuuriyadeed, Shiinees, mustaqbal-diyaarsan iyo qaabab fudud (minimalist). Waxyaabo badan ayaa loo daayay iyagoo aan la dhammaystirin, qaar ka mid ah gidaarradana wali waxay ku hadhaan xaaladdii ay ku jireen kadib burburkii, iyagoo leh dusha shaaca laga qaaday iyo dhammaystir stuko oo fudud. Sallaxii asalka ahaa waxaa loo hayay inuu noqdo bar-fiiqid oo dadwaynaha bartilmaameed u ah. Waddooyinku waa 1.2 mitir oo balac ah, taasoo dhigaysa in ciyaartoyda dhow isu dhaafaan, iyadoo la dhiirigelinayo kulanka bulshada.

The Recognition

About the Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award

No Know Gudaha Qolka Baxsashada waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf sare leh oo la siiyo naqshado aan caadi ahayn oo lagu garto hal-abuur, hal-abuur cusub iyo caqli. Guuleystayaasha Naxaasta waa shaqooyin xirfad buuxda leh iyo hal-abuur yaab leh oo xaqiijiya khibrad weyn, male-awaal iyo kartida naqshadeeyayaashooda. No Know Gudaha Qolka Baxsashada waa walax la filayo inay noqoto mid aad loo tixgeliyo, la ixtiraamo oo la jecel yahay, xirfad cad leh oo hal-abuur cusub leh. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award wuxuu ku darsadaa hab-dhaqanno ugu wanaagsan farshaxanka, sayniska, naqshadaynta iyo tignoolajiyada wuxuuna ku fiican yahay dhawrista tafaasiisha. No Know Gudaha Qolka Baxsashada si fiican ayay u buuxisaa baahiyaha, taabataa rabitaannada, soo jiidataa dareenka kicinayaanna xiisaha aqoonta.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: No Know is a script murder escape room situated on the second basement level of the Yongningli Shopping District in Xi'an. True to its name, the design purposefully incorporates many unfinished elements, with some walls left in their post-demolition state. This approach creates an atmosphere similar to an ongoing creative process, allowing players to experience distinct spatial sensations at different stages.
Dimensions & Packaging: 1080 square metre
Tags: Script Murder Game, Escape Room, Mystery, Immersive, Emergent Gameplay, User Experience
Production Technology: The venue features ten room themes including Republican, Chinese, futuristic, and minimalist Ins styles. Rather than employing intricate techniques, the project embraces simplicity by preserving aspects of the original structure, such as exposed walls and basic stucco finishes. This choice encourages players to intuitively engage with the mystery and authentic texture of the space. The roughly painted plaster walls, when illuminated by specific lighting, become particularly captivating.
Design Challenge: A great challenge in the design process is that the designer must possess experience in the script murder game and know its rules well prior to commencing the project. These elements are essential to the design. In this instance, the designer is an enthusiastic player, which has allowed him to seamlessly incorporate the game rules and concepts into the spatial design.
Research: During the demolition process, the original staircase connecting the basement and second floors was retained, becoming a focal point in the public area and the most dynamic feature of the entire space. This staircase serves as a unique element, allowing the overall environment to achieve a sense of elevation. In its unfinished form, the old staircase contributes to the space in a distinctive manner.
Inspiration: The appeal of design often arises from an element of unexpected uncertainty. Reflecting on the Buddhist adage, Free from the notions of I, others, living beings, and time，these four no notions do not dismiss existence; rather, they highlight the significance of looking beyond superficial appearances to uncover deeper truths. This concept aligns with the essence of the script murder game that inspired the design of No Know.
Project Duration: The project commenced in April 2020 and wrapped up in November 2021 at a site in Xi'an, China. It officially opened to the public in November of the same year.
Operation Flow: The conventional front desk area features a long table that remains in an unfinished state, evoking a sense of mystery. Positioned centrally within the public space, it meets the needs of players who wish to gather and converse while waiting. The design promotes social interaction, similar to the room aisles, which are designed to be only 1.2 meters wide. This narrowness compels individuals to pass in a staggered manner, creating opportunities for unexpectedly delightful encounters.
Patents: Shanxi Shanye Architectural Design Co., Ltd
Team Members: Han Rong
Image Credits: Shanxi Shanye Architectural Design Co., Ltd