A panoramic view of “The Noodle’s Tale” and “Beijing’s Bite” installations in Qianmen, part of the “Take a Seat in Qianmen” Chair Project. Under the context of the “Qianmen · Chinese Food Fair” promoting cultural-tourism-commercial integration, the “Take a Seat in Qianmen” Chair Project uses public art as a medium to explore the potential of street furniture in activating neighborhood vitality and preserving cultural memory. The two installations, “The Noodle’s Tale” and “Beijing’s Bite,” created by a team from Tsinghua University School of Architecture, extract formal logic from traditional Chinese food, translating culinary imagery into functional and poetic public facilities through lightweight, assemblable construction methods.

▼一笔烟火，The Noodle’s Talet © 朱雨蒙

▼一圈京味，Beijing’s Bite © 朱雨蒙

「一笔烟火」—— 面条的流动与身体的参与
“The Noodle’s Tale” — Noodle’s Fluidity and Body Scale

“当我们面对‘椅子计划’这个题目时，浮现在脑海的不是一件家具，而是一幕幕人与人之间相聚、共食的画面。”设计团队在采访中如是说。因此，「一笔烟火」和「一圈京味」并非传统意义上的座椅，而是被定义为一种“饮食空间”，旨在唤起人们对“一起吃饭”的仪式感与归属感。

“When we faced the topic of the ‘Chair Project,’ what came to mind was not a piece of furniture, but scenes of people gathering and sharing meals,” the design team remarked in an interview. Consequently, “The Noodle’s Tale” and “Beijing’s Bite” are not conventional seats, but rather defined as “dining spaces” designed to evoke a sense of ritual and belonging around the act of eating together.

▼「一笔烟火」日景，Day view of “One-Stroke Noodle” © 朱雨蒙

「一笔烟火」以面条的流动形态为灵感原型，将“吃面”这一日常行为转化为一组可坐、可卧、可游的公共互动装置。设计以连续起伏的曲面造型，模拟面条从制作到烹煮过程中的柔韧与动态。装置通过符合人体工学的高低错落设计，不仅展现出如面条般的韵律美感，也自然生成独坐、对谈、躺憩、共食等多样的休憩方式。

▼人体工学尺度示意图，Ergonomic Dimension Diagram © 林子豪

“The Noodle’s Tale” draws inspiration from the fluid form of noodles, transforming the everyday act of eating noodles into a public interactive installation that invites sitting, reclining, and exploration.The design employs continuous undulating curves to mimic the supple, dynamic qualities of noodles from preparation to cooking. Through its ergonomically staggered heights, the installation not only displays a noodle-like rhythmic beauty but also organically facilitates diverse resting modes: solitary contemplation, conversational engagement, reclining relaxation, and communal dining.

▼暖褐色木质曲面与胡同环境相融，
warm brown wooden curves integrate with the hutong environment © 朱雨蒙

在材质与色彩上，团队选用暖褐色木材，贴近煮熟面条的温润质感，在视觉与触觉上唤起人们对面食的记忆与联想。”作品通过’身体参与’的方式，将传统饮食文化融入当代公共空间，营造出兼具趣味性、参与感与生活温度的场所体验。” 结构方面，装置采用预制木构件与模块化组装系统，实现快速搭建与调整。单元之间的连接节点经过优化，既保证稳定性，又保留形态的流动感。

▼使用场景画像，Usage Scenario Profile © 林子豪

▼钢制骨架安装方式，Installation method © 李家瑩

In terms of material and color, the team selected warm brown wood, resembling the soft texture of cooked noodles, evoking memories and associations with noodle dishes visually and tactilely. “Through bodily participation, the work integrates traditional food culture into contemporary public space, creating a place experience that combines fun, engagement, and the warmth of daily life.” Structurally, the installation uses prefabricated wooden components and a modular assembly system for rapid setup and adjustment. The connections between units are optimized to ensure stability while maintaining the fluidity of the form.

▼「一笔烟火」夜间效果，木板映射着暖黄的灯光，
Night view of “The Noodle’s Tale”, with warm yellow light reflecting off the wooden boards © 陈宗熙

夜幕降临时，木制表面映射出四周亮起的灯光，犹如千家万户的炊火，回应着前门历史上商贾云集、酒榭歌楼的繁华意象。这根“面条儿”不仅将生活与艺术相连，更通过“身体参与”的方式，重新激活了这片街区作为饮食文化载体的场所精神。

At nightfall, lights illuminate the installation like hearth fires from countless households, echoing Qianmen’s historical prosperity as a bustling merchant area with taverns and entertainment venues, revitalizing the neighborhood’s spirit as a carrier of food culture.

▼「一笔烟火」夜间效果2，Night view of “The Noodle’s Tale” © 韦诗誉

「一圈京味」—— 焦圈儿的圆融与光影的诗意
“Beijing’s Bite” — Jiaoquan’s Wholeness and Social Gradient

「一圈京味」则从北京传统小吃“焦圈儿”中汲取灵感，取其圆融之态，寓意汇聚与分享。设计将这一饮食符号转化为悬浮于街巷上空的环形装置，构建从私密到开放的多层次社交空间。装置系统主体由连续充气式气膜通过法兰组件连接热镀锌管圆柱构成，不锈钢镜面圆桌悬挂在1100mm高度，圆柱底座选用圆形镀锌花纹铁板。这种集成化设计满足临时性公共设施的快速搭建与回收需求。

▼ 构造拆解，Structural Deconstruction © 林子豪

▼使用人数层级分析，User Capacity Analysis Diagram © 林子豪

The main structure of the installation system consists of continuous inflatable air membranes connected to hot-dip galvanized steel pipe columns via flange assemblies. The stainless steel mirrored round tables are suspended at a height of 1100mm, while the column bases employ circular galvanized patterned steel plates. This integrated design fulfills the requirements for rapid deployment and retrieval of temporary public facilities. “Beijing’s Bite” draws inspiration from the traditional Beijing snack Jiaoquan, adopting its circular form to symbolize gathering and sharing. The design transforms this culinary symbol into ring-shaped installations suspended above the streets, creating multi-layered social spaces from intimate to open.

桌面以直径800mm与1200mm的尺度重现传统中式圆桌的”团聚”氛围——这也是最适宜于邻里互动的社交距离。镜面不锈钢材质将空中装置倒映于地面，形成虚实交织的视觉趣味。

▼ 使用场景画像，Usage Scenario Profile © 林子豪

The tabletops, with diameters of 800mm and 1200mm, recreate the “reunion” atmosphere of traditional Chinese round tables—this is also the most suitable social distance for neighborhood interaction. The mirrored stainless steel material reflects the overhead installation on the ground, creating a visually interesting blend of virtual and real.

▼不锈钢桌面倒映着空中的“焦圈”，The stainless steel tabletop reflected the doughnuts in the air © 朱雨蒙

白天气膜如云舒展，为行人遮阳挡雨；夜间彩色灯光流转，仿佛焦圈儿的油亮光泽在夜色中浮动，化作味觉与光影交融的诗意场域。

By day, the air membranes stretch like clouds, offering shade and shelter; by night, colorful lights flow, mimicking the oily sheen of Jiaoquan floating in the darkness, creating a poetic realm where taste and light intertwine.

▼「一圈京味」形似云朵，”Beijing’s Bite” shaped like a cloud © 张硕

▼「一圈京味」夜间灯光效果，Night-time lighting effects © 韦诗誉

▼「一圈京味」夜间灯光效果，Night-time lighting effects © 韦诗誉

轻量化介入：作为城市针灸的街道家具
Lightweight Intervention: Design Strategy as Urban Acupuncture

相较于过往的公共建筑项目，”椅子计划”在介入尺度、创作模式和社会连接层面带来了全新体验。团队采用”轻量化”的介入思路，不再依赖宏大结构与复杂技术，而是以小巧、灵活的装置轻盈嵌入前门街区，像城市针灸一样精准激活公共节点。

Compared to previous public architecture projects, the “Chair Project” offers new experiences in intervention scale, creative mode, and social connection. The team adopted a “lightweight” approach, no longer relying on grand structures or complex technology, but gently embedding small, flexible installations into Qianmen, precisely activating public nodes like urban acupuncture.

▼ 傍晚的“焦圈儿”， ‘Jiaoquan’ at dusk © 朱雨蒙

这种轻量化为开放共创提供了可能。设计项目与清华大学建筑学院的社会实践、建造实践结合，让学生完整参与从概念设计、材料采购、构件加工、现场建造到后期维护的全过程。”这像是一场与年轻学子共同进行的设计实验，他们的活力、创新思维以及对社区互动的热情，为项目注入了意想不到的新鲜视角。”

This lightness enables open co-creation. Integrating the design project with Tsinghua University School of Architecture’s social and construction practices allowed students to fully participate in the entire process from conceptual design, material procurement, component fabrication, on-site construction to post-installation maintenance. “It was like a design experiment conducted together with young students; their energy, innovative thinking, and enthusiasm for community interaction brought unexpected fresh perspectives to the project.”

▼工人在搭建“焦圈儿”，Workers are constructing the ‘Jiaoquan’ © 张硕

结语：即时反馈与场所精神的再造
Conclusion: Immediate Feedback and Recreating the Spirit of Place

街道家具的社会价值往往在于其使用的即时性。相较于需要漫长时间检验的建筑，这些椅子从落成的那一刻起，就立刻承载了人们的休憩、交谈与欢笑。团队能够直接观察到作品如何瞬间融入并改善人们的日常生活，而这种即时的、充满生命力的反馈又迅速反哺到设计优化中。

The social value of street furniture often lies in its immediacy of use. Unlike buildings that require long-term evaluation, these chairs, from the moment of installation, immediately bear people’s rest, conversations, and laughter. The team could directly observe how the works instantly integrated into and improved daily life, and this immediate, vibrant feedback was quickly incorporated into design refinements.

▼「一笔烟火」日景，Day view of “The Noodle’s Tale” © 朱雨蒙

▼“焦圈”中的蓝天，Blue sky in the “Jiaoquan” © 张慧楠

在日益加速的城市生活中，许多日常景象正在记忆中消散。「一笔烟火」与「一圈京味」通过身体参与的方式，将传统饮食文化融入当代公共空间，不仅重新激活了前门街区作为饮食文化载体的场所精神，也为高密度城市更新中的公共设施设计提供了可借鉴的实践路径。

In increasingly accelerated urban life, many daily scenes are fading from memory. “The Noodle’s Tale” and “Beijing’s Bite” through bodily engagement, integrate traditional food culture into contemporary public space, not only revitalizing Qianmen’s spirit as a carrier of food culture but also offering a referential practical approach for public facility design in high-density urban renewal.

项目类型：座椅装置
设计方：清华大学建筑学院韦诗誉、朱宁团队
项目设计&完成年份：2025年
设计团队：韦诗誉，朱宁，刘朝辉，林子豪，陈宗熙，张慧楠，胡颖轩，李家瑩，堀内龙志，黄巧玉，陈绿山，包一迪，张硕，施柏贤，夏艳丽
项目地址：北京前门大街鲜鱼口片区
主办方：北京天街集团有限公司、前门街道（前门大街管委会）
活动总创制方: 黑弓BLACKBOW
椅子计划策展人：刘正斯
摄影版权：朱雨蒙