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field object lab embeds leaf-shaped community center along lake’s edge in china
CategoriesArchitecture

field object lab embeds leaf-shaped community center along lake’s edge in china

By Zarkon Group,

Studio Fei & Field Object Lab envision leaf pavilion by the lake

 

Studio Fei & Field Object Lab conceive Leaf Pavilion by the Lake to accommodate The Community Center located in a rural village in Ya’an, Sichuan, China. The project is part of the local government’s initiative to boost rural tourism. The region, well-known for its tea production and culture spanning centuries, informs the architectural concept. Drawing from the local sloping roof typology, the design strikes a nuanced balance between the familiar and the contemporary. The leaf-like floor plan introduces a subtle architectural contour, tracing the water’s edge with a sense of lightness to the eaves.

field object lab embeds leaf-shaped community center along lake's edge in china
all images courtesy of Studio Fei & Field Object Lab

 

 

four intertwined leaf-like formations compose the pavilion

 

Each structure’s central eaves gently descend, directing the gaze toward the distant horizon. Vertical spaces at the terminations of each room offer unobstructed panoramic views of the nearby lake and mountains. Adapting to the site’s natural elevation gradient, the overall massing mirrors the cascading topography of adjacent terraced tea fields, creating the interior spatial arrangement. As visitors enter, they are guided along a gradually changing floor elevation, culminating in a tranquil waterside trail. For the concept of The Leaf Pavilion, Studio Fei & Field Object Lab merge cultural influences with innovative design, creating a space that respects its heritage while offering a serene environment for the community.

field object lab embeds leaf-shaped community center along lake's edge in china
central eaves gently descend in each structure, directing the gaze toward the distant horizon

field object lab embeds leaf-shaped community center along lake's edge in china
the overall massing mimics the cascading topography of nearby terraced tea fields

field object lab embeds leaf-shaped community center along lake's edge in china
the Leaf Pavilion, conceived to house The Community Center, celebrates the region’s rich tea culture

field object lab embeds leaf-shaped community center along lake's edge in china
the giant roof is supported by an engineered mass timber structure

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Blond design agency creates “first refillable” edge styler for Ruka
CategoriesSustainable News

Blond design agency creates “first refillable” edge styler for Ruka

By Zarkon Group,

London agency Blond has designed Edge Slick, a comb-style device for styling hair with a reusable handle that doubles as a hands-free applicator for hair gel.

Edge Slick is a neutral-hued edge styler created by Blond for Ruka, a UK Black women-owned business that creates hair extensions and accessories.

Edge Slick
Edge Slick was designed by Blond for Ruka

Edge stylers are tools specifically designed to treat baby hairs, also known as edges – shorter hairs positioned at the hairline.

The product, which has been longlisted for a Dezeen Award, features a double-sided, detachable comb with soft bristles for swooping, shaping and layering and firm bristles for combing and detangling hair.

Two-sided comb by Blond for Ruka
The detachable, two-sided comb comes in a range of colours

Designed to be disassembled, the comb is clipped onto an “ergonomic” paddle-shaped reusable handle.

The reusable handle also doubles as an applicator for hair gel that can be used to apply gel to the user’s wrist, saving them from using their fingers while they are styling their hair.

Recycled packaging for Edge Slick
Edge Slick comes in recycled packaging

“When the relatively small comb reaches the end of its long lives it can be unclipped and disposed of, but crucially, the reusable handle is kept to extend the life of the product,” said Blond.

A minimalist, apple-shaped stand also comes with the edge styler, as well as packaging made from 100 per cent recycled paper pulp.

Users can also store their clip-on brushes inside a translucent sanitary protective case.

“Edge Slick addresses a gap in the hair industry for a product that caters specifically to Black afro hair, in an industry that has historically and disproportionately focussed on white aesthetics,” said Blond.

“It is the first refillable edge styler on the market, reducing plastic consumption by 86 per cent compared to its competitors,” added the agency.

Apple-shaped stand
It also features an apple-shaped stand

Previous hair products that were designed to push boundaries include a smart hairbrush by beauty brand L’Oréal and healthcare company Withings that tracks and scores the quality of hair.

Inventor James Dyson has created a hairdryer that is silent to human ears and controls its own temperature to protect hair from heat damage.

The photography is courtesy of Blond.

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