Wander Out, situated in the Shenzhen Upper Town of Shenye, redefines urban living by embracing a fresh approach that reconnects with the natural world. It offers a momentary respite from the bustling city life, allowing you to venture to any desired location: be it a lush forest, majestic mountains, or vast deserts. Here, tea-drinking becomes as accessible as grabbing a cup of coffee or milk tea, restoring tea to the lives of young people—a cup of fine tea, available anytime, anywhere.
Broken and Reborn, Growing Outward
In terms of design, the original confining glass curtain wall has been skillfully deconstructed, breaking free from spatial limitations. Carving out an alluring L-shaped window, a glass box counter has been seamlessly integrated into the store. This captivating counter not only serves its purpose but also doubles as a showcase, effortlessly connecting the outdoor seating area, the counter, and the inviting interior. It becomes a mesmerizing window display, catering simultaneously to customers inside and outside. The deliberate selection of design elements, such as the prominent eaves, gives rise to a novel architectural form, injecting a compelling sense of outward tension into the space. As a result, what was once a mere 30 square meters has been transformed into a spacious architectural entity, spanning an impressive 60 square meters.
Lush greenery, fragrant tea, and a dance of light and shadows intertwine, telling a delicate story. Within this space, the line between indoor and outdoor becomes hazy, inviting the outside world to trickle in through the windows. Embracing the essence of nature, the design exudes a serene touch and brings a gentle transition to the spatial dynamics.
Modern Interpretation, Natural Window
The space is akin to a captivating window display, adorned with a soft film installation depicting abstract natural landscapes. As time and weather shift, the interplay of lighting, soft films, and music conjures scenes of morning, sunset, midnight, forests, streams, sky, and mist. Before this artistic backdrop, a tea master expertly brews tea, transforming the space into a stage-like showcase. As tea is prepared with finesse, the space not only becomes a captivating spectacle but also conveys the brand's vision of harmonizing nature and modernity.
we’ve utilized small-scale installations as unique brand symbols. By incorporating additional structures into common elements like signage and handles, we seamlessly merge the brand's visual identity with its outdoor and technological concepts. These details serve as memorable brand markers, leaving a lasting impression and conveying the brand's essence effectively.
Flexible and Changeable, Sustainable Development
Informal, the custom furniture designed for Wander Out, takes outdoor furniture to a whole new level by transforming it into versatile mobile carts, perfect for various outdoor activities. By incorporating spatial materials into furniture products, the architectural space extends outward, enhancing the sense of space within the building. These furniture pieces can be easily rearranged into different configurations to accommodate diverse needs and settings. Moreover, these adaptable modular furniture sets can also be utilized in other shop locations and pop-up markets, ensuring long-term and sustainable usage, providing flexibility and versatility.
- Interiors: Informal Design
- Photos: YUUUUNSTUDIO