blog presentation calm tea 2

8/2/2019 Blog Presentation Calm Tea 2

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- dark room/white noise (w/ some birds)(with type on walls) [sound, site, phsycological state (overall effect), spatial).- water/ripples/peaceful/sky light (with message) herb/tea smells [sight:light. touch (sun/outside), sound, smell (herbs/homey - rocks. images on wall. messages on rocks. sound of community? [touch (rock/walk on them), connection with other people- images of people. mirror in different places. message? [site. sound?

are all five senses addressed?


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How can design promote an appreciation for tea by creating an interactive experience that appeals to the senses?

question.


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very brief overview of concept: A place of peace and contemplation inspired by tea. a place where people can also experience and learn to appreciate quality tea.

through the experience you go through 5 spaces which are designed to let you unwind.


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The idea is a reference to the japanese


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H A R M O N Y R E S P E C T P U R I T Y T R A N Q U I L I T Y

The idea is a reference to the japanese


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The structure that I have created references the Japanese tea ceremony.


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HARMONY To create an atmosphere ofpeace, contemplation, and moderation



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HARMONY

RESPECT

To create an atmosphere ofpeace, contemplation, and moderation

Encourages one to look within themselves and create a bondwith otherpeople and with theenvironment



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HARMONY

RESPECT

PURITY



Cleanse the heart and mind by creating a simple, natural atmosphere ofsimplicity. shake offthe dust of the world.



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HARMONY

RESPECT

PURITY

TRANQUILITY



Cleanse the heart and mind by creating a simple, natural atmosphere ofsimplicity. shake offthe dust of the world.

A deep sense ofpeace occurs when purity, respect and harmony are present.



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It should be clear that I am NOT simply replicating the japanese tea ceremony. Instead I want to create an experience that references the ceremony in a way that appeals to contemporary American culture.


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This experience is intended for the contemporary american culture BECAUSE... in busy urban areas where people may benefit from a way to...

our culture is submersed in technology and a plethora of business and everyday activities. This design experience is intended to help people in contemporary american culture of a dense urban setting find a way to unwind and find peace of m

show time square/phones/technology/crowded places/crazyness.

SOUND OF CITY/BUSINESS slowly getting louder.


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show location. (google maps) zoom in?

location


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show plan.


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I really like the idea of nature and architecture coming together to create a unique space.


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I really like the idea of nature and architecture coming together to create a unique space.


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How memorable can an experience be If you use something like light in a strategic way?


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S E R E N I T E A

the title for the project is serenity. the brand mark is always to be shown with a good deal of space around it. It is meant to visually communicate simplicity, calmness, and peace. the thin border around thtypography gives shelter and form (protection, if you will) to the meaning of serenity. and of course the play on words serendipitously relates to the natural efects of tea.


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The state of being peaceful, calm, or tranquil; sereness.se ren i ty


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entrance - show the experience. SPLIT SCREEN?


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entrance - show the experience. SPLIT SCREEN?


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entrance.


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entrance.


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entrance.


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need transition - showing person going through the doorway.

so you leave the business of the street...


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Here is where we are in the first space of the experience.


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and end up in this dark, quiet room which acts as a barrier between the outside world and this experience.

according to research, white noise is an efective way to help a person clear their mind. It has a calming efect. so in this space you have the sound of a natural water fall, and other natural ambiance. CLICK

When you are inside cellular activity comes to a stand still with the signals being blocked. This will allow people to not be distracted by one of the things they are meant to teak a brake from.


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Water, and especially ripples also have a calming efect on people. its the smooth constant circular motion that relaxes the eye and calms ones experience of perception.


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the ripples would be implemented on in the space on the floor. you walk over a small glass bridge so as to not get wet.

there is a roof that is open so the experience allows you feel the sun and the outside a ir. the light of the space changes throughout the day as every passing moment changes with the movement of the sun

I have been contemplating putting benches in some of these spaces so that people might enj


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the ripples would be implemented on in the space on the floor. you walk over a small glass bridge so as to not get wet.

there is a roof that is open so the experience allows you feel the sun and the outside a ir. the light of the space changes throughout the day as every passing moment changes with the movement of the sun

I have been contemplating putting benches in some of these spaces so that people might enj


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the left image is an example of an exhibition at the tate. the artist had hundreds of thousads of ceramic sunflower seeds and let people interact with them.


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