In this tension-filled space, the river of time is condensed into the taut arc of a bowstring. Sleek metal display fixtures take the form of a fully drawn bow, with arrow-like rails piercing through—poised to rupture the stillness of space and time, binding the fleeting and the eternal in a single decisive motion.
The moment of an “arrow” leaving the “bowstring” is eternally captured in the space, reshaping the spatial fabric. Its trajectory transforms into the guiding play of light and shadow, casting imprints of time across the floor. Suspended garments, like floating slices of time and space, rise and fall with the tension of bowstring-inspired rails, echoing the rhythm of celestial movement.
Drawing inspiration from the dynamic trajectory of an arrow piercing through the air, Bobo Chen, Creative Director of LubanEra·Design, translates this fleeting motion into a powerful spatial symbol. As fingertips glide across the arrow-shaped display rails, one feels not only the precision of industrial design, but also RUI SPACETIME’s narrative ambition: to freeze fleeting moments into eternity. Here, every garment becomes a vessel traversing time, where the aesthetics of the “bow and arrow” create a poetic dialogue between people and space, materiality and time.
Through the perception of things, creation unfolds; within symbolic presence, one resonates with the rhythm of heaven and earth.
The stark coolness of metallic “arrowheads,” along with the warm tactility of red travertine, and the coarse granularity of resin-bound stone, creates a compelling tension between rigidity and softness in the space. The former embodies the sharp, industrially forged precision of metal, while the latter reflects the warmth of geological sedimentation. When touched, this juxtaposition evokes a subtle sensory paradox, a tactile tension hinting at a deeper philosophical metaphor of space and time.
Frozen Arrow Motion
The granular texture of resin-bound stone captures the tremor of a drawn bow suspended in motion. Against the coarse, ochre-red backdrop, arrowhead-shaped metal supports pierce vertically through the space, their cool silver-gray edges forming a temporal counterpoint to the natural folds of red travertine: the former embodying the eternal freeze of a released arrow, the latter the sedimented strata of geological time. As the eye follows the arrow’s pointed trajectory, the gray resin-bound stone flooring subtly gradates in tone, echoing its imagined path. Narrow light strips embedded within the metal framework trace comet-like tails across the spatial surface—time itself inscribed onto space.
A Realm Where Form and Spirit Intertwine
Here, the interplay between the tangible and the intangible generates a soul-stirring philosophical impact. All things converge in a spatial dialogue with humanity—every measured inch is a profound and palpable presence, upholding the grandeur of the spatial framework. Intangible energies and subtle atmospheres permeate every corner of the space, like the spirit resonance of the space itself, guiding the expansion of thought and the elevation of the spirit. Form and spirit, the concrete and the abstract, intertwine without compromise, composing a magnificent visual symphony—immersing every visitor in a profound resonance that engages both the body and spirit.
Arc of Tension
The taut arc of the “bowstring” radiates a latent tension, mirroring the poised alertness of a hunter moving through vast wilderness. As the curvature of the “bow” unfolds in the space, its concentrated sense of power transforms into an invisible guide for the spirit. In the interplay between the bow’s extended arc and its resonant tension, materials and forms coalesce—bold yet silent, profound yet restrained. They transcend mere shape or color, becoming vessels for the human inner world, orchestrating a symphony of strength and beauty.
A New Chapter in the Commercial Realm
Time and space enfold the primal authenticity of stone. The interplay of two red-toned stones unfolds raw, striking visual tension—raw, rugged, and resonant, infusing the primitive power of natural aesthetics into the commercial environment.
The rigid “bow” becomes the skeleton of time, while the soft garment fabric adds to the texture of the space. Floating on the bowstring, the garments catch the gleam of metal, each piece crystallizing the precise moment where tension meets balance. These design strategies create a compelling, competitive brand identity, evoking both emotional connection and intuitive recognition among consumers, while deepening their perception of the products.
Within this uniquely crafted space, consumers encounter their truest selves—free from external constraints, embraced by a setting that holds both the vastness of the cosmos and the privacy of introspection. Here, boundaries dissolve, and each individual becomes part of a quiet dialogue with time and space, catching a glimpse of the authentic self.
Project Name: RUI SPACETIME Concept Store
Location: Nanyou, Shenzhen
Category: Retail
Area: 80 square meters
Completion: October 2024
Design Firm: LubanEra·Design (www.lubanera.com)
Creative Director: Hongbo Chen
Design Team: Zhang Le, Liu Zhixin
Photography: Nie Xiaocong
Video: https://youtu.be/QMTCvqtfxeE