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Chu Kochen College Dormitory by Bennet Marburger and Ji Zhang Is Granted the Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Bennet Marburger and Ji Zhang acknowledged for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2020 - 2021 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 23, 2021 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for Chu Kochen College Dormitory by Bennet Marburger and Ji Zhang, designed for Bennet Marburger and Ji Zhang.. The result belongs to the 2020 - 2021 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the Bronze A' Design Award
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
More About Chu Kochen College Dormitory
Chu Kochen College is an interior design for a renovated student dormitory at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China. The building houses about 1,600 students and was originally designed only for bedrooms. Several rooms were transformed to create lobbies, classrooms, self-study rooms, offices, exhibition spaces, recreational rooms, public kitchens and guest suites within a total area of 2,800 square metres. Natural stone, wood, white metal board and plaster are used in the public spaces. Glass walls and folding walls add daylight and flexibility.
About Bennet Marburger and Ji Zhang
2408 is an international design studio for progressive architecture, urbanism and design. It was established in 2018 by Bennet Marburger and Dr. Ji Zhang in Hangzhou, China. Our designs are characterized by a holistic and deeply humanistic approach. To each project we bring a wide knowledge of sustainable and ecological building technologies. During the design process we carefully consider all possible facets of a project using plans, renderings, 3d simulations and physical models. Throughout all design stages we work cross-disciplinary with a range of external experts.
Award Record
With this recognition, Bennet Marburger and Ji Zhang is a winner of 2 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted in the 2020 - 2021 edition of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award
The A' Interior Design Award is an international interior design competition recognizing good interior designs by interior designers and architects worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to interior designers, interior architects, architects and decorators from all countries. Typical entries include residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries and retail stores. The awarded interior designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/interior
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/119699
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/119699
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!119699
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/251617
- Further Information from the Laureate: http://www.2408.studio
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Chu Kochen College Dormitory
- Function
- Dormitory
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Silver, Dark Gray, Light Gray, Gray and Dim Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Bennet Marburger and Ji Zhang.
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Bennet Marburger and Ji Zhang
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2020 - 2021
- Design ID
- #119699
Credits
- Team
- Bennet Marburger, Ji Zhang, Chun Li, Zilin Qin
- Image Credits
- Photographer Shiromio Studio, Lounge, 2021.; Photographer Shiromio Studio, Lobby, 2021.; Photographer Shiromio Studio, Salon, 2021.; Photographer Shiromio Studio, Smart Classroom, 2021.; Photographer Shiromio Studio, Guest Suite, 2021.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- An existing dormitory building at Zhejiang University was renovated for the Chu Kochen Honors College. Originally the building which houses approximately 1,600 students was solely designed for bedrooms. Within this project several of these rooms were transformed to create the desperately needed additional spaces for living and learning. The aim of the college was to realise a model project which can be a prototype for upcoming dormitory projects.
- Inspiration
- The design is functional and minimalistic with simple, yet refined forms and a restricted palette of carefully selected materials. Each space is specifically designed for its purpose and has a distinct design. However the entire project is tied together by materials, simplicity and functionality.
- Research
- Our aim was to create a flexible and long-living design, that would grant the students the highest benefits possible regarding space efficiency and usability. At the same time we also had to fulfill the university’s standards concerning safety, quality and budget. The result is a very well considered spatial distribution of the functions and the use of long-lasting, resilient materials.
- Challenge
- Several rooms were combined to create larger spaces. Since the original building was exclusively designed for bedrooms, columns every 3.50 m had to be incorporated into the design. To lighten up the dark corridors formerly closed partition walls were replaced by glass walls. Folding walls and open spaces add to a higher flexibility and give the rooms a more generous atmosphere.
- Realization and Technology
- Natural stone, wood, white metal board and plaster are used as the main materials in the public spaces. They are added by white tiles, anthracite fixtures and stainless steel according to the functional needs of the rooms. Linear lights, spots and indirect lighting create a bright and modern atmosphere. Track lighting rails allow adjustable illumination in special areas. Custom made furniture in wood, anthracite and white adds to the functional and elegant appearance of the rooms.
- Operation and Interaction
- BIM was used throughout the whole design process, in order to combine interior design, furniture planning and lighting design to a holistic overall planning.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in August 2019 and finished in November 2020. It is located in Hangzhou, China.
- Specifications
- The design scope covers the interior design for a total area of 2,800 m2. A wide range of rooms for collegiate everyday life was created within the existing structure of the dormitory. The design includes various spaces like lobbies, classrooms, self-study rooms, offices, exhibition spaces, recreational rooms, public kitchens and guest suites.
- Keywords
- Interior, Renovation, Furniture, Lighting Design, Flat, Modern, Simple, Minimalistic, Functionalistic
