Chi-Wei Pai Is Honored with the A' Design Award for From O to X Office in Interior Space and Exhibition Design

Chi-Wei Pai acknowledged for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 28, 2022 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that From O to X Office by Chi-Wei Pai, designed for Pai Shi Interior Design, has been granted the A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category. The result belongs to the 2021 - 2022 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 scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

The A' Design Award Explained

The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.

Regarding From O to X Office

From O to X is an office interior designed for a fashion brand in Taipei City, Taiwan. The 602 square meter space uses an open plan layout without traditional partitions, so natural light and ventilation reach every corner. Neon lights, metallic materials and selected furniture express the brand identity of urban style, street fashion and contemporary simplicity. Exposed pipes on the ceiling create an industrial character in shades of black and white. The layout is divided into a display area, a photo studio, a meeting room, a rest area and a flagship exhibition.

About Chi-Wei Pai

PAI SHI INTERIOR DESIGN was passed down from generations. Considering interior design as a passage for artists to create every possibility, a room for craftsmen to shape every detail, PAI SHI INTERIOR DESIGN leads the residents to explore the endless beauty of space.

Award Record

Chi-Wei Pai is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.

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. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to interior designers, interior architects, architects and decorators from all countries. Entries typically include residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries and retail stores. Awarded interior designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/interior

About A' Design Award & Competition

A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission 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. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated 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. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates 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, the upload of a work and the 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. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

Press Resources

Winner Page: https://designers.org/134140
A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/134140
Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!134140
Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/323201
Further Information from the Laureate: http://paishiinteriordesign.com/

Media Contact

Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project: From O to X Office
Function: Office
Category: Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Discipline: Spatial Design
Industry: Architecture and Packaging & Retail
Colors: Dark Olive Green, Dark Slate Gray, Black, Dim Gray and Gray
Images: 5
Client: Pai Shi Interior Design

The Recognition

Laureate: Chi-Wei Pai
Country: Taiwan (China)
Recognition: A' Design Award
Edition: 2021 - 2022
Design ID: #134140

Credits

Image Credits: Example:; 5: Photographer Guan-Yu Hou, From O to X, 2022.

Design Details

Unique Properties: Urban aesthetics, street fashion, contemporary simplicity and modern atmosphere; with neon lights enlightens the industrial-styled office, the comfortable collaborative space not only becomes the best environment where works are done, but also somewhere one gets to push the limits, be creative and think outside the box.
Inspiration: The brand's logo with an X over an O, symbolizes combination, breakthrough, and innovation based on the origin, the true self. The brand's main concept is to break the fashion stereotype and conventional images of how one should wear. Thus, the designer takes the idea of "original" into consideration, forming a minimalist environment with shades of black and white.
Research: In addition to a rather open layout, neon lights, selective furniture and items, and metallic materials are the three main elements to interpret the brand image with more details. While inspiring everyone, the interior decoration sends a clear message of the brand's visual identity, catching customer's attention. With lighting straps applied in the area where the staffs' seats are fixed, the lighting is well distributed.
Challenge: With different selected items and furniture, one can see the designer is trying to create different kinds of environment for different types of conversations. The space can appear relaxed, serious, private or open to everyone. In addition, with use of metal materials, the space can be adjusted with flexibility of the reusable and convertible elements, echoing with the brand's idea of constant progression.
Realization and Technology: The industrial environment with exposed pipes on the ceiling, added some chic vibe through use of metallic materials, contributing to a modern concise style of the working space. The layout is open-plan, spacious, airy, and bright with a great amount of natural lighting, dividing the whole space into display area, photo studio, meeting room, rest area and flagship exhibition.
Operation and Interaction: According to different timing and needs, people can quickly transition between different environments, scenarios, and emotion, boosting diverse creativity to the working process. Without use of traditional workplace partitions, ventilation and lighting can travel well to every corner of the space.
Project Duration and Location: This project is finished in January 2022 in Taipei City, Taiwan.
Specifications: This project is 602 square meters.
Keywords: Interior Design, Office, Cyberpunk, Modern, Street