DESIGN NAME: Grand Gourmet
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Shop
INSPIRATION: To show respect to these handmade products, the shop design was generated by a custom made computer algorithm, the fractal hexagon pattern gives the shop strong identity and organized all functions. The making process involved many cutting edge technologies and traditional handcrafts.
The creative combination of the traditional handcraft and the modern technology in design and construction process makes the shop unique.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Grand Gourmet Flagship Store is located in Xintiandi, Shanghai. As a showcase to the public, it works as a shop, a gallery, a communication space and an event space. People come to taste the products, experience the life style, and communicate with others. The creative combination of the traditional handcraft and the modern technology in design and construction process makes the shop unique, just as the goose liver combines the traditional hand making process with the modern life style.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: it works as a shop, a gallery, a communication space and an event space. People come to taste the products, experience the life style, and communicate with others.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in Feb. 2016 and finished in Sep. 2016
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Interior Space and Exhibition Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: 3D milling, laser cutting, hand grinding, Brass, GRP,
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: 166 square meters
TAGS: Cutting edge technology, traditional handcraft, colonial culture
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: The research on computational algorithm and the connection between cutting edge technology and traditional handcraft is essential for this project
CHALLENGE: The research on computational algorithm and the connection between cutting edge technology and traditional handcraft is essential for this project
ADDED DATE: 2018-02-27 03:00:53
TEAM MEMBERS (2) : Designer: Zhenfei Wang and Designer: Luming Wang
IMAGE CREDITS: Image #1: Photographer Zhenfei Wang
Image #2: Photographer Zhenfei Wang
Image #3: Photographer Zhenfei Wang
Image #4: Photographer Zhenfei Wang
Image #5: Photographer Zhenfei Wang
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