Chinese game company Qian Hu Zhi Wu unveils its latest escape room in Xiamen, China. Designed by Studio Panda Nana, the space offers an enticing narrative combining art with a spatial gaming experience.
The 330 square meter space emphasises flexibility to incorporate various gaming narrations in one place. A massive resin tree attracts people into the space, creating a sense of curiosity. Wrapped in silver foil with celestial-like light installations dangling around, the futuristic tree becomes the space's focal point.
Taking inspiration from the Stonehenge, abstract rock formations surround the space with lights emitting from the floor below, bridging the gap between virtual and real. Hollow circular cut-outs within the rock-like sculptures allow light to pass through, highlighting the beauty of out-of-this-world geometry and blurring the lines between time and space.
As one traverses through, a narrow corridor connecting ancillary rooms captures attention. Lined with mirrors and stripes of light, the passage serves as a liminal space transporting people into a land of mystery.
Entering the waiting area, a quaint atmosphere of calm summer paradise shines through. Sand-dune-shaped seats resting on transparent acrylic create a foggy effect, unveiling layers of green moss and black sand in the clear space. Another tree emerges from the white wall, forming a metaphorical connection with the central tree of regret. The LED wall printed with dunes complements the metaphysical space.
Therefore, the design induces exceptional imagination and innovation with its bold play of light and textures, allowing the users to embark on a journey of discovery between virtual and reality.
