Wenzhou Christine Ile-iṣẹ Iṣẹ-ọnà Igbeyawo by Antistatics Architecture is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Ìkọ́lé, Ilé àti Ètò Competition Category.
IdẹÌkọ́lé· 2024
Wenzhou Christine Ile-iṣẹ Iṣẹ-ọnà Igbeyawo
Client: AntiStatics Architecture(Beijing+New York)
Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award Winner in Ìkọ́lé Category
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About Wenzhou Christine Ile-iṣẹ Iṣẹ-ọnà Igbeyawo
Wenzhou Christine jẹ́ ile-iṣẹ iṣẹ-ọnà igbeyawo tí ó wà ní Wenzhou, China. Ise-agbese yìí tún ilé-itura kan ṣe tí ó ní àpẹrẹ ààbọ̀-círcù láti àwọn ọdún 1990. Ojú-ilé tí ó ti wà tẹ́lẹ̀ ni a fi àwọn pátákò aluminiomu tí a fi lesa gé lù, tí ó ní ihò kéékèèké, ti wọ́n dá àwọn àpẹrẹ tí ó jọra sí lace àti iṣọṣọ aṣọ ìgbeyawo. Ojú-ilé náà, tí ó ga tó mítà 9.7, dàbí aṣọ ìgbeyawo tí afẹ́fẹ́ ń mì, ìmọ́lẹ̀ sì ń fi àwọn àpẹrẹ náà hàn ní òru. Inú ilé náà, tí ó jẹ́ mítà onígun 700, ní yàrá ìfihàn àti gbọ̀ngàn ìgbeyawo. Àpẹrẹ náà tún ní èròǹgbà láti sọ àdúgbò àárín ìlú tí ó ti dàgbà di ọ̀tun.
The Recognition
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award
Wenzhou Christine Ile-iṣẹ Iṣẹ-ọnà Igbeyawo jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí gan-an tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó tayọ tí wọ́n yàtọ̀ nípasẹ̀ ìṣẹ̀dá, àrékérekè àti ọgbọ́n inú. Àwọn olùborí Idẹ jẹ́ àwọn ohun èlò tó ní ìjáfáfá gan-an tí wọ́n sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá tó yani lẹ́nu tí wọ́n ń ṣe ẹ̀rí ìrírí gbígbòòrò, ìrònú àti ọgbọ́n àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Wenzhou Christine Ile-iṣẹ Iṣẹ-ọnà Igbeyawo yóò jẹ́ ohun tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó jẹ́ ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ nínú iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ jọ, ó sì tayọ nítorí àfiyèsí rẹ̀ sí àwọn àlàyé kékeré. Wenzhou Christine Ile-iṣẹ Iṣẹ-ọnà Igbeyawo ń tẹ́ àwọn ohun tí a nílò lọ́rùn lọ́nà àgbàyanu, ó ń fọwọ́ kan àwọn ìfẹ́ inú, ó ń gbà ọkàn ó sì ń fa ìfẹ́ láti mọ̀ mọ́ra.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The design of the wedding art center in Wenzhou, China draws inspiration from the fluid forms of wedding dresses, translating their elegance, curves, and femininity into architectural and interior elements. This concept seeks to create a unique experience that celebrates the beauty and romance of weddings through innovative spatial design.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The redesigned facade part is 9.7 meter tall, which plays a crucial role in revitalizing the surrounding neighborhood. As people pass by, they are greeted by the mesmerizing sight of the wind-simulated wedding dress, which adds a touch of whimsy and elegance to the streetscape. The transformation of the building not only enhances the overall visual quality of the area but also injects a sense of vibrancy and vitality into the urban space. The interior of the renovation from an exiting hotel is 700 sqm, contains a Display Lounge, and a Wedding Ceremony Hall.
- Tags
- light-weight, fluid, romance, motion, dynamic, innovation, wedding, experience
- Production Technology
- The 90s-styled half-circular plan-shaped hotel building serves as the canvas for the innovative facade design. By reimagining the existing facade with a perforated metal laser-cut aluminum material, the building takes on the appearance of a dynamic, wind-simulated wedding dress. The design cleverly utilizes the existing column locations and door forms to create a harmonious integration of the new facade with the building's structure. This transformation not only enhances the visual identity of the wedding art center but also breathes new life into the outdated architectural style of the neighborhood.
- Design Challenge
- The innovation of this design lies in its ability to seamlessly integrate the form logic and visual language of wedding dresses into the architectural and interior elements of the art center. By reimagining traditional motifs and materials in a contemporary context, the design offers a fresh and unforgettable experience that sets it apart from conventional wedding venues.
- Research
- This design draws inspiration from the fluid forms of wedding dresses, translating their elegance, curves, and femininity into architectural and interior elements. The interior spaces include various display lounges where wedding dresses and accessories are showcased like works of art.
- Inspiration
- The existing urban building's facade is transformed using perforated metal material, which serves as a canvas for intricate patterns inspired by lace and embroidery found in wedding dresses. These patterns come to life at night with carefully placed lighting effects, casting enchanting shadows and creating a captivating atmosphere that entices passersby.
- Project Duration
- The project was designed from May 2023, and it starts construction in July, and finished in November. It's located in the old neighborhood of city center in Wenzhou, China.
- Operation Flow
- The newly designed facade acts as a beacon, drawing attention to the wedding art center and establishing it as a visual landmark within the neighborhood. Its fluid and graceful form evokes a sense of movement and romance, capturing the imagination of passersby and inviting them to explore the space within. This distinctive architectural feature contributes to the revitalization of the urban fabric, attracting visitors and fostering a sense of pride among local residents.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to AntiStatics Architecture, 2023
- Team Members
- Design Principal: Mo Zheng, Martin Miller
Design Team: Boyan Zhang, Christopher Beckett, CiCi Xi, Wenlin Bai, Dhaga Aman, Tracy Qiu, Xiao Li - Image Credits
- Photographer: Dachou Wang
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