Meaning 2 - Interactions Between the 3 Levels of Meaning

Designed by "Banq" - (Photo from www.furniturefashion.com)

Representational

The interior design of this room is a representational form in design. The designer was inspired by Banyan trees, which have similar, natural curving branch growth. Immediately your attention is grabbed by this room because these natural waves are not typically found or used in interior design. This is purely used for an expressive purpose. Although you may not realize that the room was inspired by a specific tree, the design does signify that you are surrounded by an organic wooden flow that emulates the form of a tree. It relates to an abstract visual because if you keep in mind that it was inspired by a Banyan tree, the entire form and look of the tree has been deconstructed and re-imagined for the interior design of the room. Symbolically, it visually denotes nature, environmental protection, and organic form.

Abstract

The airy and wavy formation of the structure is an abstract interpretation of the organic and natural formation of a Banyan tree. The spacing between the panels denotes an almost microscopic analysis of a tree's rings. The spacing also signifies aeration and gives a sense of openness, traits of nature that have been abstracted and placed within the fundamental structure of this design. You can tell that the room represents a natural wood formation, but the reconstruction of the basic forms and curves of a tree have created this abstract interior design. The symbolism we can take from this is an immersion into a natural, organic, and woodsy setting. This invokes thoughts of environment, nature, and greenery.

Symbolic

This kind of complex design is symbolic of organic, environmentally friendly living. Although it is created with wooden panels, and the usage of bamboo, when it surrounds guests of this restaurant, they will be reminded of nature by the wood textures and form. The curves of the structure indicate a natural form (in comparison to an average room with four corners and a flat overhead ceiling). By being placed inside this room, you cannot help but feel immersed in a nature-like setting. The scene is even complimented by dim lighting, setting the mood and opposite of bright artificial fluorescent lighting.