Moon House: A Unique Tent Design for Children

Wu Tong Design Team of ZZULI's Innovative Approach to Children's Play Spaces

The Moon House is not just a play tent, but a creative project that children can build with their parents. The design is inspired by the grass and starry sky, with the concept of paper folding applied to its structure. Made from Tung wood and felt, the tent is easily foldable, buildable, and joinable, providing an entertainment space for children and a hexahedral structure for toy storage. The Sun, Moon, and Star symbols designed windows are easy to open and close, and the veneer-attached wooden board surface allows children to draw and decorate it.

The tent is assembled from 18 individual pieces made from Tung wood and felt. The Tung wood supports the structure, while the felt assists in assembly. The assembly process begins with the bottom, followed by the other pieces, and finally the ceiling. This design encourages interaction between children and their parents, reexamining the relationship between experience and function.

Despite its innovative design, the Moon House faces a challenge in terms of material. The current design is not waterproof and is therefore limited to indoor use. However, the team is considering the use of waterproof materials for future iterations to allow for outdoor use.

The Moon House project began in May 2016 and was completed in Zhengzhou in February 2017. This design has won the Silver A' Baby, Kids and Children's Products Design Award in 2017, a prestigious award given to top-of-the-line, creative, and professionally remarkable designs that demonstrate outstanding expertise and innovation.

The Wu Tong Design Team of ZZULI has successfully created a unique, engaging, and interactive play space for children with the Moon House. This innovative design not only provides an entertainment space for children but also encourages parent-child interaction and fosters creativity. With its unique features and award-winning design, the Moon House is set to redefine children's play spaces.