Surface Design Awards – Complete

• COMMERCIAL BUILDING - INTERIOR
  Commercial Buildings that are used for commercial purposes, and include retail, hospitality, workplaces, factories and warehouses and buildings where commercial services are provided. At least 50 percent of the buildings’ floor space will be used for commercial activities.

• TEMPORARY STRUCTURE
  A Temporary Structure that is not intended to remain where it is erected for more than a short period of time. This award focuses on the increase of temporary and pop-up structures being more sophisticated and aesthetical in their design.

The project stands as an ephemeral and fleeting space, destined to itinerate after its mere 100 nights of public use, as its name suggests. This denomination constituted the foundational seed of the concept. The use of dry construction materials has been decisive in its aesthetic and its function as an ephemeral structure. Unpainted gypsum rock panels, Construction Safety Netting, Flexible Air Conditioner Ducting Vent Tubing, Translucent Polycarbonate Sheets, Gypsum Board Metal Profiles, aluminum-foil-faced-blanket, and Steel Reinforcing Mesh—all these elements exposed and hierarchically organized.
Its construction rises with the lightness characteristic of a lightweight and austere building. An ephemeral installation that emerges within an empty and hybrid container. The spatial organization consists of two volumes: one filled (sanitary facilities) and the other empty (the bar). Both are covered by a curved skin that forms the boundary between circulation and service areas. This skin not only serves as a boundary but also encloses usable spaces within the interstices formed by the filled volumes and the skin itself.
The lighting emerges as the protagonist, drawing silhouettes that shape the spatiality linearly, but also generating volumes depending on the space to be illuminated. Thus, the lighting defines the distinctive aspects of the proposal in its nocturnal version. The reinterpretation of elegance unfolds by incorporating rustic elements of the construction, which emerge transformed into luxurious objects: pendant lighting constructed from half metal tubes, galvanized fluted walls, backlit plastic ducts. Every detail reveals a play of contrasts, merging roughness and delicacy, reestablishing the guidelines for conceiving elegance with economical resources, but also an ephemeral elegance.
Through an industrial language of illumination, a regressive communication is woven, a temporal dialogue that suggests its ephemeral destiny. Time is present in its materials and also in its communication through a numerical countdown composed of light tubes controlled by a DMX system, just like the overall lighting.
Cien, an ephemeral ballet that transports us on a suspended journey through time, enveloping us in the magic of its forms and the poetry of its transitory existence.

The materials chosen for the Cien project epitomize its ephemeral nature and reflect the theme of transformation over a limited lifespan. Unpainted gypsum rock panels showcase raw elegance, embodying impermanence while maintaining aesthetic appeal. Construction Safety Netting, Flexible Air Conditioner Ducting Vent Tubing, and Translucent Polycarbonate Sheets manifest lightness and flexibility, essential traits for an ephemeral structure that needs to be assembled and disassembled efficiently.
Gypsum Board Metal Profiles, aluminum-foil-faced-blanket, and Steel Reinforcing Mesh contribute to the structural integrity and safety of the installation. These materials ensure stability and durability, balancing the lightweight and airy design with the necessary strength.
The innovative use of materials in Cien deserves recognition through a Surface Design Award. The juxtaposition of these elements, purposefully left exposed, exemplifies the fusion of industrial aesthetics and functionality, creating a visually captivating and conceptually rich space. The choice of materials not only embraces the project's ephemeral essence but also demonstrates resourcefulness, pushing the boundaries of what is traditionally expected from construction materials. This approach challenges preconceived notions of temporary structures, showcasing how design and creativity can thrive even within limitations. Ultimately, the thoughtful selection and application of materials elevate Cien underscoring the project's artistic and functional achievements within the realm of temporary installations.

The Cien project embraces sustainability through its thoughtful use of materials and the ephemeral nature of its design. The emphasis on dry construction materials minimizes environmental impact by reducing water usage typically associated with traditional construction. Additionally, the use of lightweight and readily available materials such as unpainted gypsum rock panels, Construction Safety Netting, Flexible Air Conditioner Ducting Vent Tubing, Translucent Polycarbonate Sheets, Gypsum Board Metal Profiles, aluminum-foil-faced-blanket, and Steel Reinforcing Mesh contributes to the project's sustainability credentials.
The ephemeral aspect of the project, designed for only 100 nights of public use, reflects a conscious effort to minimize long-term environmental impact. This limited use of resources aligns with the principles of sustainability, allowing for future reuse, repurposing, or recycling of the materials employed in the construction.
The design's incorporation of lighting as a central element also demonstrates a sustainable approach. By utilizing efficient lighting systems controlled by a DMX system, the project optimizes energy consumption during its operational phase. This emphasis on energy efficiency aligns with sustainability goals, reducing the carbon footprint associated with the project's illumination.
The project's intentional design for limited use and its consideration of energy efficiency showcase a commitment to sustainability within the scope of its ephemeral concept.

The project ingeniously merges elegance with economy, embodying sustainability through an ephemeral design. The choice of dry, lightweight materials and the focus on efficient lighting underscore its eco-conscious approach, aligning with its temporary nature. By repurposing common construction elements into aesthetic features, it embraces sustainability, creating a harmonious interplay of transience and enduring creativity. The project's vision embraces the fleeting passage of time, fostering a deeper connection with both the environment and the user.