Tang'Talk designed by Jingle Design (China)
This project draws inspiration from the functional mechanism of biomembrane system, using the concepts of "functioning" and "transmission" in the design as a metaphor for the relationship between humans and food. The designer has transformed the entire space into a site for energy conversion, resembling a cell factory. Through complex and meticulous operations, a new force of life is generated. The design breaks away from the traditional “bottom-up” logic of spatial construction, immersing people in an immersive and entirely new world.
The overall space is divided and enclosed with streamline boundaries, resembling the internal processes within a cell, where material transport, energy conversion, and information transmission occur in interaction with the external environment, leading to continuous proliferation and division. The metal mesh structure on the exterior facade extends from repetitive and evenly spaced points to organic curves, further extending into the interior space. Transparent glass facades and funnel-shaped metal crystalline structures serve as visual focal points. The structure of the metal cell cavity makes those inside feel like explorers in a cell factory, where their senses are continually amplified. The relationship between "light & shadow" and "form" is re-captured and reinterpreted.
The cell membrane biomimetic art installation represents a crucial breakthrough and challenge. Lines on the curved surface of the installation appear as if the artist is simulating intricate cutting experiments. After communication and coordination with the professional team, the installation was segmented and assembled within the site, achieving a maximum length of 13 meters. It creates a multidimensional effect with interlaced straight and curved lines. The installation extends above the space, transforming the experience for people from passive observation to active engagement. The ultra-thin metal mesh imparts a sense of lightness to the installation. Beneath it, the play of light and shadow appears mysterious and flickering.
Project Information
Project Name | tang talk
Project Address | Taiyuan, Shanxi
Project Area | 617 sq. m
Completion Date | April 2023
Design Firm | Jingle Design
Design Director | Zhou Bo, Cai Yuyang
Lead Designer | Liu Hailong
Design Team | Zhang Junzi, Cui Qiwei,Kong Xiangyu, Du Qiurong, Chang Huan,Zhou Guicong, Wu Tong
Photography | TOPIA Vision
Main Materials | Metal pipes, Metal mesh, Texture paint, Stone, Mirror finish stainless steel
Company Website: http://www.jingledesign.com/