Situated in Foshan, China, the project is designed for a tile brand which has a history of over 30 years. Conceived with the concept of a "quarry pit", the three-story atrium unveils a narrative scenario that conveys the brand culture.
The design draws inspiration from an intriguing quarry scenario. A gift from the wonderful nature, rocks are quarried from mines and transformed into various construction materials and ornamental components through cutting and polishing. The techniques of stone quarrying and processing show artisanship that pursues for perfection.采石场仿佛是一个雕刻家在岩壁上进行的自由创作，石块被分割成大小不一的形态，再经时光的打磨，呈现出不同的光泽和肌理，宛如艺术品般绽放光彩。这些形态各异的岩壁历经岁月的洗礼和时光的沉淀，成为一道独特的风景，宛如人类与大自然共同创造的杰作。A quarry is like a sculptor's free creation on the cliffs. The rocks on the cliffs are cut into pieces of different sizes and shapes. Through the work of time, each piece displays a unique sheen and texture, glowing like an artwork. As time passes, these unique stone cliffs become a unique landscape, like masterpieces co-created by men and nature.
The designers took full advantage of the central atrium and built it into a 16-meter-high “quarry pit”, around which different blocks are cut out from the “cliffs”. Stone pieces of various shapes overlap and penetrate each other to create a scene that evokes the image of a quarry, conveying a sense of strength and a geometric aesthetic. These "stones", protruding from or embedded into the walls, feature different shapes and textures, creating diverse tactile and visual impressions.
The "stones" interplay with each other to create a dreamlike fantasy land. Infused with a unique spirit, the place presents to its visitors a special aesthetic and creates a visual feast, building a distinctive brand identity.
The ceiling of the atrium is designed as a skylight, which brings natural light into most areas within the space to maximize energy conservation. The walls are adorned with dry-cladded steel-structure sintered stones as well as tiles, while the ceiling is shaped by steel-structure frames and translucent membranes. This results in a public area which is both sheltered and bathed in natural light, generating a sense of openness in the originally enclosed interior. A designated area for product display and selection is positioned around the atrium, which serves as a truly shared space accessible from all directions.
Guided by a philosophy rooted in sharing, symbiosis, and co-existence, the project creates a shared space in terms of functionality, a reciprocal relationship between men and nature, and harmonious coexistence between products and nature. An array of marble blocks with diverse sheens and textures are quarried from various mines worldwide. With the touch of human craftsmanship, they emanate captivating beauty reminiscent of natural rock formations. Meticulously polished, these marbles attain a primal aesthetic, a homage to the artistry of nature. The only difference about this "quarry" lies in the diversified classic stone patterns it presents. Instead of a singular pattern, these marbles showcase an assortment of renowned patterns found worldwide. With meticulous work, they are thoughtfully arranged within the same space, harmoniously coexisting and dialoguing with one another.
The central skylight atrium resembles a deep, open-air quarry pit. The designers strucka harmonious balance among structures, nature, and space. A sense of warmth and novelty permeates the space, transforming it into a cozy sanctuary. As a confluence between different areas, the atrium lobby not only provides short cuts between different floors, but also serves as a refreshing space where people can enjoy reading, bask in the warmth of sunshine, or absorb themselves in moments of meditation. Moving upwards along the steps, visitors are guided towards the top of the quarry that seems to greet more light. As they continue to explore along the steps, they’ll find a unique, impressive sensory experience, as if they’re arriving in a fantasy land.
The designers deconstructed the space into different proportions, and obscured the boundaries between different areas. The team explored the tensions between structures, materials and the space to strike a perfect equilibrium between nature and human artwork, history and modernity, and human and environment.▲平面布置图项目信息 Information━项目名称：OUMEI品牌总部 Project Name: OUMEI Ceramics Headquarters项目地址：中国 广东Location: Guangdong, China空间设计：佛山市拓维室内设计有限公司Space Design: FOSHAN TOPWAY DESIGN设计主创：汪志科&李小水Chief Designers: Wang Zhike, Li Xiaoshui设计团队：卢仲文,邱文峰,冼俊燊,黄键贺,赖玉琴Design Team: Lu Zhongwen, Qiu Wenfeng, Xian Junshen, Huang Jianhe, Lai Yuqin软装设计：拓维空间设计Decoration Design: FOSHA TOPWAY DESIGN设计面积：2000平米Project Area: 2,000 square meters设计时间：2021年08月Start Time: Aug. 2021竣工时间：2022年08月Completion Time: Aug. 2022项目摄影：欧阳云Photography: Ouyang Yun设计撰文：兰菁薇Text: Lan Jingwei
汪志科（左）李小水（右）
主创设计师
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佛山市拓维室内设计机构, 专注于企业总部，展厅空间，办公空间，娱乐空间、酒店、商业卖场、等商业空间项目，为客户提供项目规划、园林、建筑外观、室内空间、软装陈设一系列整体解决方案。Based in Foshan, China, TOPWAY DESIGN is dedicated to working on a wide range of commercial interior projects including headquarters, exhibition spaces, offices, entertainment spaces, hotels, and shopping malls, etc., and provides clients with integrated design solutions that cover project planning, landscape, architectural appearance, interior space, decoration and furnishings.拓维设计公司在设计上坚持空间独创性和人文情怀，将功能性、文化性、唯美性进行有机融合的设计理念，除满足空间在五觉体验感的同时最大限度的创造商业附加值，重视商业逻辑和运营法则在空间中的重要性，并强调概念转化和最终落地，主张将艺术自然概念和商业空间进行完美融合，用国际化的视野将东西方美学思想融汇贯通，将跨界思维和当代设计思想融汇到具体项目中。The company adheres to originality and humanism of spaces, and advocates the coordinated integration of functionality, culture and aesthetics. In addition to providing unique experiences for all five senses, we strive to create added value for spaces to the largest extent possible, emphasize the importance of commercial logic and operational principles for spaces, and attach great importance to execution and realization of design concepts. Besides, we insist on fusing art and nature with commercial spaces in a perfect manner, work on combination of Oriental and Western aesthetics with an international vision, and strive to incorporate trans-boundary thinking as well as modern design philosophy into specific projects.
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