human body measurement system guides adaptable tea room by jumgo creative in china

inspired by ancient eastern units, the tea room centers around a square with each side measuring one chǐ (a chinese foot, equivalent to 33.3 centimeters)

AO Zhang edited by thomai tsimpou August 5, 2024 3 min

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Jumgo Creative and BEN MOO reveal tea room installation

Jumgo Creative collaborates with BEN MOO, a traditional custom woodworking brand, on the Chǐ (Foot) tea room installation in Chengdu, China. This project transforms an unused outdoor space next to BEN MOO’s exhibition hall into an experiential area. Inspired by ancient Eastern measurement units, the installation centers around a square with a side length of one chǐ (33.3 centimeters), combining traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design principles. This tea room offers an expandable and versatile space, with reconfigurable cabinets, tables, seating, and screens, allowing it to adapt to various future scenarios.

human body measurement system guides adaptable tea room by jumgo creative in china - 1 — all images by Chuan He, courtesy of Jumgo Creative

Chǐ (foot) project in china revives ancient measurement units

Honoring tradition, the project by Jumgo Creative revives ancient measurement units that were once based on the human body. ‘A hand span is one chǐ, a finger span is one cùn,’ the designers note. The design aims to blend this historical wisdom with modern functionality, creating a small tea room that extends from two dimensions to three. The Chinese studio combines the warmth of wood with the rigidity of metal, incorporating a specially developed lighting system. The installation exemplifies BEN MOO’s dedication to quality and innovation, showcasing their ability to integrate new technologies and trends while maintaining a professional attitude toward craftsmanship.

human body measurement system guides adaptable tea room by jumgo creative in china - 2 — Jumgo Creative collaborates with BEN MOO, a traditional custom woodworking brand

human body measurement system guides adaptable tea room by jumgo creative in china - 3 — this project transforms an unused outdoor space next to BEN MOO’s exhibition hall into an experiential area

human body measurement system guides adaptable tea room by jumgo creative in china - 4 — inspired by ancient Eastern measurement units, the tea room centers around a square with a side length of one chǐ

human-body-measurement-system-wooden-tea-room-jumgo-creative-china-08-05-2024-designboom-1800-03 — combining traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design principles

human body measurement system guides adaptable tea room by jumgo creative in china - 5 — this tea room offers an expandable and versatile space

human body measurement system guides adaptable tea room by jumgo creative in china - 6 — reconfigurable cabinets, tables, seating, and screens, allow it to adapt to various scenarios

human body measurement system guides adaptable tea room by jumgo creative in china - 7 — honoring tradition, the project by Jumgo Creative revives ancient measurement units

human body measurement system guides adaptable tea room by jumgo creative in china - 8 — the chǐ measuring system is based on the human body

human-body-measurement-system-wooden-tea-room-jumgo-creative-china-08-05-2024-designboom-1800-01 — historical wisdom blends with modern functionality

the small tea room extends from two dimensions to three incorporating a specially developed lighting system, the wood blends with the metal the installation exemplifies BEN MOO’s dedication to quality and innovation integrating new technologies while maintaining a professional attitude toward craftsmanship

project info:

name: Chǐ (Foot)
designer: Jumgo Creative
lead designer: Holy He
executive designer: Chi Huang
customized brand: BEN MOO
lighting consultant: WOY Lighting

visual consultant: SAC Ci-young
brand execution: ZZ Media Space

location: Chengdu, China

photographer: Chuan He

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