Looking back again to grass-roots handicrafts in Chinese folk society in a bygone age, designers wonder if natural dialogue and blending with advanced modern space can be sought to re-embrace those handicrafts that spark humanistic instinct on the ground of modern space in China. It is an experience on creating the space for Chinese folk arts and crafts, a “weaving” activity originated from Chinese soil, and an organic visual form that is like growing of things.
Designer organised a group of amateur craftsmen and inspired them to create such works proactively through encouragements and on-site practice, which mainly focus on creation of works so that these amateurs can regain their self-confidence. In the past folk life of China, weaving was a common household handicraft offering a large number of assortments, nor seen so exquisite as the weaving objects by craftsmen for the wealth but are absolutely out of the basic need for survival, or instinct.
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PROJECT DATA
Project Name: Growing Of Things
Location: Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Completion Date: April 2018
Gross Floor Area: 400 square metres
Building Height: 10.4 metres
Client/Owner/Developer: Ziyuan Culture
Design Architect: Yu Feng
Interior Design Firm: Deve build
Principal Designer: Yu Feng
Lighting Consultant: Yu Feng
Landscape Architect: Yu Feng
Images: Maggie
