The Bee PC Gaming Club 2.0 is not your typical gaming arena. It goes beyond the traditional concept of a gaming space and creates an environment that blurs the lines between reality and virtuality. With a total area of 300 square meters, the club features six separate rooms that embrace a central public area. The design seamlessly integrates the original building's pillars, chandeliers, and computer desks, forming a diverse and captivating space.
One of the standout features of this design is the use of perforated aluminum plates throughout the club. These plates not only add a unique texture and color tone to the space but also create a futuristic and immersive atmosphere. To further enhance the ambiance, color-changing LED light belts are strategically placed, allowing for adjustable lighting according to the gaming needs and preferences of the users.
What sets the Bee PC Gaming Club 2.0 apart is its ability to transport gamers into a virtual world. By providing a space where users can escape the complexities of the real world, this club offers a sanctuary for gamers to immerse themselves in a different reality. It allows them to become superheroes, conquer challenges, and fulfill their dreams, even if only within the virtual realm.
The design of the Bee PC Gaming Club 2.0 faced several challenges, particularly in balancing the business model of a PC gaming club with the spatial layout. Through effective communication and collaboration between the designers and the client, a harmonious blend of management and design was achieved, resulting in a space that is both functional and visually stunning.
The Bee PC Gaming Club 2.0 was completed in August 2018 in Foshan city, Guangdong province, China. It has garnered recognition for its innovative design and unique concept. In 2020, it was awarded the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space, Retail, and Exhibition Design category. This prestigious award recognizes designs that demonstrate creativity, resourcefulness, and a commitment to improving the quality of life through art, science, design, and technology.
The Bee PC Gaming Club 2.0 is a testament to the power of design to create immersive and transformative experiences. By seamlessly blending the virtual and real worlds, this club offers gamers a space where they can escape, explore, and unleash their imagination.
Project Designers: Zhu Jianhong
Image Credits: Zhu Jianhong
Project Team Members: Leader Designer: Zhu Jianhong
Project Name: Bee
Project Client: Zhu Jianhong