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Zenta Collection Meza ya Starehe by Tin Phan Van

Zenta Collection Meza ya Starehe by Tin Phan Van is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Samani Competition Category.


FedhaSamani· 2025

Zenta Collection Meza ya Starehe

by Tin Phan Van

Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award Winner in Samani Category

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The Design

About Zenta Collection Meza ya Starehe

Zenta ni mkusanyiko wa meza za chai za Zen zilizobuniwa kuwakilisha mhemko wa kipekee wa sanaa ya Bustani Kavu ya Kijapani. Mradi huu wa muundo unatanguliza uzoefu mpya, ukiwapa watumiaji si tu meza ya chai bali pia kipengele cha kuingiliana: kukuna mchanga ili kutafakari na kupata amani ya ndani. Uzuri wa mkusanyiko huu unapata msukumo kutoka kwa taswira za miamba na mawimbi, ukiunda mandhari ndogo ya asili inayoboresha uzoefu wa kipekee wa kunywa chai.

The Recognition

About the Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award

Zenta Collection Meza ya Starehe ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kubwa ya ajabu unaotolewa kwa miundo ya hali ya juu kabisa, ya kupendeza na ya kuvutia. Washindi wa Fedha ni kazi zinazong'aa mno na bunifu kupita kiasi zinazoonyesha utaalamu bora, kipaji na busara ya wabunifu wao. Zenta Collection Meza ya Starehe inatarajiwa kuwa kazi nzuri ya kuigwa ambayo ni ya kitaalamu kwa kiasi kikubwa na yenye ubunifu wa kina. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award ni uvumbuzi unaojulikana sana na kupendwa, unaonufaisha na kupanua mipaka ya sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia. Zenta Collection Meza ya Starehe ni kazi inayotamaniwa mno inayochochea hamu, huleta hisia chanya na huzua mshangao na mastaajabu.

Behind the Design

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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.

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