yinjispace

INTERIOR
Jade Simple Design
PHOTOGRAPHY
BIJISPACE
Wenchao
EDITOR
Gina
Collection

In Chinese idioms, there are seven essential items in daily life of Chinese people, commonly referred to as the "seven things needed to start the day." These seven things—firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea—are inseparable from the rhythm of a Chinese day. It is evident that tea plays an important and everyday role in the traditional life of Chinese people.

Yet being important does not mean it is in a high and unattainable state. Driven by interests, the current market environment has even more so labeled tea as a luxurious drink and a social activity. Therefore, bringing tea drinking back to daily life and back to reason is what truly embodies the national confidence of the Chinese people.Chinese people drinking Chinese tea, drinking genuine whole leaf tea, is what "Zai Hui" is doing.

"Zai Hui" designed by Jade Simple Design, was born in Chengdu—a city that revels in sunlight, mahjong, and Ba Ba Tea(a casual outdoor tea popular in Sichuan). It exudes a youthful vibrancy while maintaining a leisurely and conservative stance. Beneath the surface of these seemingly opposing traits lies its essence: a capacity for tolerance and a distinctive ethos interwoven with the nuances of Chengdu life, known as 'yanhuo.'. Nobody can stipulate that 'yanhuo' must be dirty or old. When memories are reconstructed, they can transform into something new—both familiar and alien.

The fragments of time are jumbled, causing the images in our memory to fall into disarray. Using the technique of cinematic montage, we reassemble these scattered pieces. Timelines stretch and merge with fragments of the future, creating overlaps that make the present moment timeless. Within this self-constructed spacetime, we have painted a picture of another era.

In this space, people of different generations, armed with experiences of life in Sichuan and Chongqing, will embark on a quest much like a treasure hunt. Here, they will uncover memories that are uniquely their own—memories that are both concrete and ethereal, as fleeting as dreams.This is the "world" I have crafted in the time it takes to steep a single pot of tea.

I cherish the hope that everyone's dreams are imbued with vibrant colors, as brilliant and eye-catching as candies. For "Zai Hui," the dream is a hue of blue. Across both Eastern and Western cultures, blue is universally recognized as a symbol of time and eternity. Especially in Eastern traditions, it embodies a more subtle and serene essence, representing peace and perpetuity—a sentiment that aligns perfectly with the tranquil act of savoring a cup of tea. I've always believed that the allure of tea lies not solely in its taste but also in the journey and time it entails. The charm and philosophy of tea are deeply personal and vary from one individual to another, defying any standard interpretation.

"Zai Hui (goodbye)" represents anticipation, whereas "Zai Hui(Being Here)" captures the essence of the current moment. It is an ongoing process, an energy field that emerges when people and space come together.Therefore, every aspect of this space is meticulously crafted for human engagement within it.

The extensive use of wood and raw, unadorned materials allows them to evolve naturally, which is also a manifestation of time itself—making time tangible. This design fosters a symbiosis and dialogue between people and their environment. Accented with bright bursts of blue, these visual contrasts bring consumers back to the present, preventing them from being confined to a monotonous and uninspiring moment in time. We aim to make the space so friendly that, with the participation of different individuals, it enables diverse stories, emotions, and scenes to unfold.

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