Cell
Tent for sunsetclimax
sunsetclimax's camping tent, which is called Cell, prioritizes comfort and pursues a beautiful design, employing quick setup and a minimal frame. The unique entrance blocks views from other guests while allowing occupants to enjoy scenery from inside. The elegant off-white fabric stands out outdoors, creating a bright and refreshing space during the day. At night, internal lighting illuminates the entire tent, resembling a decorative fixture. Cell harmonizes functionality and beauty, serving as an art piece that enhances the atmosphere with a comfortable and enjoyable outdoor experience.
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Unique Properties
This tent emphasizes functionality while maintaining an undiminished sense of beauty. Designed for camping, it ensures privacy from other campers with a unique entrance shape that conceals the interior from external view while providing a stunning view from the inside. The elegant off-white fabric stands out outdoors, creating a bright and refreshing space inside during the day. At night, the internal lighting gives the tent the appearance of a decorative light fixture. This harmonious blend of functionality and beauty makes the tent an art piece that enhances the campsite ambiance, aiming to provide campers with a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
Tags
Tent, Outdoor, Camp, Camping, Recreation,
Production Technology
The tent fabric, developed exclusively for Cell01, is a 70-denier ripstop nylon. It features silicon water repellent treatment on the surface and durable urethane coating on the reverse, deviating from traditional fabrics for hydrolysis resistance and exceptional durability. The frame, crafted from A7075 super-duralumin, known for aerospace strength, uses three frames to leverage material flexibility, achieving a beautiful form. Ventilators strategically placed in the lower fabric section and near frame bifurcation points enhance stability and aesthetics without compromising beauty.
Design Challenge
Amid the global impact of COVID-19, outdoor recreation has become crucial for health and happiness. Nature activities effectively ease pandemic-induced stress, and outdoor pursuits like camping strengthen the immune system. Beyond physical benefits, outdoor recreation nurtures social connections, offering a refreshing escape from daily challenges. This positively influences work and academic performance by activating concentration and stimulating creativity. Furthermore, outdoor activities foster environmental awareness and promote sustainable living. Prioritizing outdoor recreation in navigating the pandemic is essential for maintaining physical and mental well-being and shaping post-pandemic lifestyles. The interaction with nature is expected to play a crucial role in this transformation. Therefore, developing outdoor products, such as tents, is believed to hold societal significance as we collectively strive to overcome the challenges posed by the pandemic.
Project Duration
The design was crafted by sunsetclimax Inc. in Tokyo in April 2020, and after prototyping and production phases starting in 2021, it was launched for sale in September 2023. The product has been successfully sold in Japan and other Asian countries.
Operation Flow
This tent is named Cell, and it is anticipated to be set up in various camping sites. The goal is for users to meet and connect with each other through the tent, creating a community that expands much like the process of cell division and fusion.
Research
The tent's elegant design was realized through sculpting-like iterative prototyping, meticulously pinching and fixing fabric for graceful curves. Drawing lines directly on the tent with markers during trial setups, followed by redesign, fabric cutting, and resewing, resulted in the exquisite final product. Skilled artisans, using advanced techniques, ensured a wrinkle-free appearance in the sewing process. Each tent undergoes individual trial setups and a thorough quality check before shipment in the manufacturing facility. Proudly Made in Japan, craftsmen communicate closely with artisans, incorporating diverse feedback during manufacturing, leading to a superior, perfected product.
Inspiration
While ensuring residential comfort and tent interior coziness, our tent is designed for easy assembly with minimal frames, prioritizing a simple yet aesthetically pleasing form. The tent boasts a natural and symmetrical shape, devoid of irregularities, incorporating the graceful curves inspired by leaves and stems. Tension is evenly distributed across the entire fabric, ensuring a beautiful, wrinkle-free appearance when set up. The emphasis lies in achieving a tent that not only provides habitability and comfort but also exhibits an elegant presence, harmonizing with the natural world.
Image Credits
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Project Overview
Cell Tent has been a Silver winner in the Outdoor Gear and Camping Equipment Design award category in the year 2023 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
Silver Recognition
Takanori Urata was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2024, a testament to excellence of their work Cell Tent.
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Camping Tent "Cell" by Takanori Urata Wins Silver A' Design Award
Takanori Urata's "Cell" camping tent, designed for comfort and elegance, wins Silver A' Design Award in 2024
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