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Naked Castle Vizuelni sistem signalizacije by Zesion Design

Naked Castle Vizuelni sistem signalizacije by Zesion Design is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Гвоздена награда A' Design Award in Графички дизајн, илустрација и визуелна комуникација Competition Category.


ГвозденаГрафика· 2020

Naked Castle Vizuelni sistem signalizacije

by Zesion Design

Client: Zesion Design

Гвоздена награда A' Design Award Winner in Графика Category

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The Design

About Naked Castle Vizuelni sistem signalizacije

Naked Castle je sistem signalizacije dizajniran za istorijski zamak-hotel na planini Moganšan. Dizajn spaja grb sa slovima u stilu art dekoa, a geometrijske figure i linije prate proporcije bliske zlatnom preseku. Britanski elementi poput kopita, štita i trake ujedinjeni su u grbu, dok se na znakovima pojavljuju ikone kralja i kraljice sa krunama. Grb je liven od metala niske tačke topljenja, zatim ručno poliran i obojen. Znakovi koriste kovano gvožđe i lokalno drvo kako bi odoleli spoljašnjoj planinskoj klimi.

The Recognition

About the Гвоздена награда A' Design Award

Naked Castle Vizuelni sistem signalizacije је добитник Гвоздене награде A' Design Award, престижног признања које се додељује добрим дизајнима који испуњавају професионалне и индустријске захтеве очекиване од добро осмишљених творевина. Добитници Гвоздене награде показују велико умеће, високу специјализацију, стручно разумевање и креативне способности својих твораца. Очекује се да Naked Castle Vizuelni sistem signalizacije буде високо цењена, дивљена и вољена творевина која је практична и иновативна. Овај дизајн награђен Гвозденом наградом A' Design Award уграђује најбоље праксе индустрије и има компетентна техничка својства повезана са знањем и талентом. Захваљујући темељности, Naked Castle Vizuelni sistem signalizacije заслужује поштовање и осмишљен је да пружи побољшања квалитета живота која помажу да свет буде бољи.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
The coat of arms and the Art Deco style signage system emphasize the match of geometric figures and lines. All the lines are close to the golden ratio according to precise calculation. The signages combine the experience of the naked founder and the scenery of Moganshan, which shows the lifestyle of immersing in nature and the pure pleasure of life instead of being just signage.
Dimensions & Packaging
The coat of arms:1165(w)*1640(h)*100(d);
Weathervane:1370(w)*1600(h)*1050(d) ;
Wayfinding on street lamp:1420(w)*3500(h)*1420(d);
Village rooms plats:350(w)*700(h)*20(d);
Restaurant doorplate:110(w)*75(h)*35(d) .
Tags
Signage,Way finding,VI,Hotel Logo,graphics
Production Technology
The coat of arms took shape in the manuscript. We then poured low melting point metal into an equal ratio bed die made of hand-carved wood in mold casting. At last, it was hand polished and colored according to the color and history of the castle. The signage in the castle adopt forged iron and local wood as the material, which makes them durable in outdoor environments.
Design Challenge
1.On-site investigation and location of signages
The castle is built on the mountain with a steep slope, which is a demanding work environment for designers as they have to walk back and forth to choose the best location of the signages.
2.Signage fabrication and material handling
As the castle is located on the mountaintop, we use local Wukang stone in signage fabrication. The wood and iron used are also bought and processed in the local area, adding elements with local characteristics to the castle while saving the cost on material handling.
Research
The naked Castle once had two legendary owners, whose stories were merged in the design of the coat of arms. In 1910, Dr Duncan Main built a European style castle villa (the predecessor to the Castle at naked Castle), which was later brought by patriot Zhang Jingjiang in 1932. The colour of the signages gets the inspiration from the natural scenery of Moganshan. Due to the climate on the mountaintop, stones, cast irons, and anticorrosive wood are taken as the main materials of the signs to adopt to the local environment.
Inspiration
The design of the signage system gets inspiration from Art Deco style of European style castle that gives consideration to both raw and elegant architectural styles. British style elements like hoof, shield, and streamer are well merged in the coat of arms. The icons of king and queen wearing crowns are applied to the signage as well. Each letter and number on the signage adopts double lines as part of the decoration.
Project Duration
The project started in April 2016 and was completed in June 2017, including a 6-month on-site investigation which gives inspiration to the design team.
Operation Flow
The signage system is integrated into the style of the naked Castle. From the conflict and fusion of different styles, cultures and ages, one can find the castle gives consideration to both raw and elegant architectural styles. As a convergence of spirits and memories, the coat of arms shows the tourists the stories behind over a hundred years history of the naked Castle and the changes of Moganshan. The stone castle with a sleek design is like an introverted beauty standing on the top of Moganshan.
Team Members
Lisa Zhou
Dylan Zhu

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