DESIGN NAME: Great China Wedding Banquet
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Wedding Banquet
INSPIRATION: This design was inspired by the concept of weaving, the primary design framework of which was threads. The goal of the design was to infuse Eastern elements with contemporary Western atmosphere to provide young newlyweds with a diverse sensory experience. In the framework of the spatial story, the trajectories of moving points transformed into flowing timelines that interlace to form nets and weave to form planes, creating a 3-dimensional spatial atmosphere.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: An 8.5-m high square ceiling with an oval glass crystal chandelier was chosen for the reception hall to recreate the shape of official headwear from the Ming dynasty. The rhythm of lines was used to represent the integration of tradition and contemporary concepts, creating ripples in the seemingly tranquil reception hall. Gold and brown hues, incorporated using various materials and forms, are coordinated with metal components and marble light walls to create an understated calmness that signifies an awareness of traditional culture.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The design of the banquet halls situated in the rear building incorporated transformed lines and colors, and a stacked, simplified, and deformed structure extended to the ceiling, the ground, and the wall. The designer used a red color scheme and upholstery to generate a pleasant Eastern atmosphere. Lighting deepened the spatial story, which reflected the interlaced metal components of the reception hall.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in June 2013 and finished in December 2013 in Changhua County, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Interior Space and Exhibition Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: Semi-open space allocation was employed in the design. Functional areas were divided using combinations of metallic iron and variations in media, such as combining transparent glass with crosshatched square metal pipes, and merging translucent marble with grid-patterned metal framing. In the banquet halls located in the front building, the breaking points between lines on the ceiling formed surfaces with varying directions, further developing the diamond-themed imagery and a walk-of-fame-like walkway that reflected variations of the tinted mirrors on the walls.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Total area of this case is 2714 square meters and it have an 8.5-m high for the reception hall.
TAGS: Great China Wedding Banquet, Great Word, Wedding Banquet, Taichung, interior design, Chin-Hsu Huang
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: The wedding hall is situated next to a farmland in Hemei, Changhua, and thus is distinct from the hustles and bustles of urban cities. Hemei is also referred to as “the weaver’s hometown” because it was previously a major producer of umbrella frames and woven materials. Compared with other developing urban and rural areas, Hemei is rich in traditional culture and Eastern influence. Traditional Eastern culture requires weddings to adhere to traditional practices, whereas Western culture is liberal and unconstrained. The design concept of this hall focused on preserving the uniqueness of the local culture to create a Western atmosphere while simultaneously integrating contemporary design techniques.
CHALLENGE: The hardest part of this design activity is semi-open space allocation was employed in the design. Functional areas were divided using combinations of metallic iron and variations in media, such as combining transparent glass with crosshatched square metal pipes, and merging translucent marble with grid-patterned metal framing. The construction juxtaposed the concepts of real and surreal, front and back, and light and heavyweight. The expressions of each functional area were connected by the concepts of seeing and being seen, permeation and levels, guidance and cues, and sparse and dense, to immerse consumers in the meticulously designed atmosphere.
ADDED DATE: 2014-06-22 20:06:49
TEAM MEMBERS (3) : Chin-Hsu Huang, Yi-Jing Liao and Chun-Chieh Chan
IMAGE CREDITS: Chun-Chieh Liu
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