With the evolving youthfulness of the consumer demographic, the boundaries of marketing paradigms are increasingly blurred, unleashing the full potential of commercial imagination. RESTONIC, one of the world's top five mattress brands hailing from the U.S., established in 1938, boasts an illustrious 85-year legacy. With aspirations to rejuvenate its brand presence, the company is poised to embark on new journeys, building upon its profound heritage.
Driven by commercial rationale and product essence, the RESTONIC Intelligent Experience Gallery is thoughtfully crafted from form to layout, reflecting a diverse mindset. Singular in design, it underscores the brand's essence, achieving a harmonious integration of venue, brand, and product.
Architecture and Silhouette
Tracing back from ancient times to contemporary civilizations, from Eastern classical gardens to Western modern architecture, the inclined roof has always made its mark. A ubiquitous architectural motif, transcending time and geography, the sloping roof stands as a visual art unique to architecture. Its gradual incline, complemented by elegant symmetrical curves, imbues a structure with broader imaginative horizons. This design gleans inspiration from this classic roof element, employing a nested approach to craft architecture within architecture.
On another note, the ancient ideogram for 'home' depicts a slanting roof, derived from oracle bone inscriptions: “宀”. Form aligns with meaning, interior meets architecture – converging paths that evoke an emotional response congruent with product attributes.
The architectural outline, structured in wood, meticulously delineates the interplay of light and shadow. Transparent and rhythmically sequenced, the space resonates like a serene melody, immersing visitors into the emotive core of the product experience.
Poetry of Space
Located on the first floor of the Home Center, the Experience Gallery benefits from an elevated spatial design. Leveraging the building's height, a skylight graces the atrium, artfully interspersed with lighting membranes and frosted glass. This creates an ethereal illusion, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy, crafting a nature-inspired intrigue that transcends the confines of the space.
Environments unfold through home setups, creating a narrative that encapsulates the essence of a courtyard. Surrounding structures converge towards the atrium from all directions, and interconnecting. Within, one discerns the poetic undertones of the space. Interfaces, pathways, expanses, and vistas unfold layer upon layer. Standing amidst it all, everything not only delights the eye but also beckons to be touched and felt.
Fluidity and Domain
Windows, the eyes of space, bridge the intimate and the distant. Through them, vistas afar seem close at hand; they delineate boundaries while facilitating transitions. The uniqueness of a mattress lies in its distinct tactile experience for every individual. Using windows as dividers establishes zones that filter out unnecessary distractions, offering an environment that's both open yet private.
Domains seamlessly integrate with each other, creating a space with fluid and adaptive pathways. The incorporation of intelligent systems allows even greater spatial freedom. Lighting and curtains, their opening and closure, gradually awaken sensory perception, crafting dreamlike experiences even in broad daylight.
Context of the Brand
"Where dreams begin," as Restonic's slogan, ignites boundless imagination. Drawing inspiration from this, it is transformed into a tangible visual language. The side entrance features a one-eighth moon installation. Reflected by stainless steel mirrors, the moon appears differently from various angles, reminiscent of its ever-changing phases—a metaphor rich in imaginative depth.
"Restonic" merges "rest" and "tonic," encapsulating the philosophy of sleep as a rejuvenation of mind and spirit through ample rest. At the main entrance—the brand's first impression—full and half-moon installations are embedded on either side, enhancing spatial recall and offering playful interaction. They symbolize stepping into poetic nights, ensuring peaceful slumber with every dusk.
Commercial spaces are pivotal for brand articulation and projection. Crafting such spaces requires a profound understanding and appreciation of the brand's ethos, guiding and igniting individual interest and perception of the brand. The end goal is a harmonious melding of space, commerce, and brand into one cohesive expression.
- Interiors: Jenme Design
- Photos: Lin Canyu Guangzhou Elephant Photography