Silver Interior Space and Exhibition Design · 2020
House of Forest PlayCapsule Entertainment
by Fineland Architecture and Studio Revo
- A' Design Award 2020 Silver Winner in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Awarded April 15, 2020
- CLIENT: Fineland
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 31,818
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About House of Forest PlayCapsule Entertainment
House of Forest PlayCapsule is a 180 square meter indoor play space for children. The interior hosts book readings, craft workshops and lectures, and it also serves as a care center where parents can leave children in a safe place. The design is inspired by traditional Chinese paper cutting, and 2D and 3D patterns recreate an ancient tree from fairy tales. Color coating, wood veneer, carpet and terrazzo form the surfaces. Simple furniture, safe corners and protected columns support safety, while a gentle maze layout encourages exploration.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- This project is a small playhouse for children that offers activities such as book readings, craft workshops, lectures, etc. As well, it also works as a care center for parents to settle children in a safe place when they are enjoying in no-child sites.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 180 square meters
- Tags
- entertainment, relaxing
- Production Technology
- Color coating, wood venee, carpet, terrazzo
- Design Challenge
- Combination of 2D and 3D techniques inspired in traditional Chinese paper cutting arts to bring to life an ancient tree from fairy tales. Customers demand a strong and alluring visual impact on the main entrance. The team developed the concept of a tree, a colorful tree consisting of superimposed 2D leaves that gradually grow into 3D versions of themselves. The piece functions in an abstract and artistic plane at the same time, its uniqueness makes both, adults and children enjoy it alike.
- Project Duration
- This project started in May, 2019 and completed in November, 2019 in Heshan, Guangdong Province, China.
- Operation Flow
- This special space followed the library, club, swimming pool and restaurant was created for children to have their own time when their parents don't have time to take care of them.
- Research
- What kind of space that is suitable for children? absolutely it is not a space that failed kids and they are indulged in playing phones or tablets. Playing happily is the best way to release their nature. Patterns, colorful palette and safe care are the primary concerning to create a space that attracts children. The most important of all, appropriate maze design can improve their the spirit of exploration.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the traditional art of Chinese paper cutting, 2D and 3D techniques were both integrated in the project, bringing to life an ancient tree from fairy tales into the modern world. The architects visually turned elements of nature into patterns with smooth palette and lighting sets. For young-age children, safety is the primary concern of all. Simple furniture and accessories fill the volumes complemented by no-harm disposal, such as corners, columns, and touchable stuff.
- Image Credits
- Photography by Mendo Wong.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Studio Revolution, 2019.