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The Ring Retail Development by Lead8 Receives the Platinum A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design

The international grand jury of the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Lead8 for interior space and exhibition design

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COMO, Italy, April 28, 2022 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that The Ring Retail Development by Lead8 has been granted the Platinum A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category. The recognition forms part of the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached 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.

The Platinum A' Design Award Explained

The Platinum A' Design Award is recognized for honoring designs that stand at the forefront of creativity and innovation. It is the highest accolade bestowed by the A' Design Awards, acknowledging works that blend remarkable innovation with impactful societal contributions. These designs not only showcase exceptional artistic and technical proficiency but also highlight their creators' commitment to advancing the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. Recipients of this award are celebrated for their role in shaping the aesthetics and trends of our time, contributing significantly to the enhancement of quality of life and promoting sustainable development.

Regarding The Ring Retail Development

The Ring in Chongqing is a ground-breaking ecological retail destination featuring one of China's largest indoor botanic gardens. A first of its kind for the city, the interior design intertwines retail, nature, culture and experience and comes to life with a 42 meter tall botanical garden, interactive sports and culture, and a creative tenant mix. The power of biophilia and nature is front and center, pushing the agenda forward for retail design.

Award Record

This recognition makes Lead8 a winner of 1 A' Design Award.

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

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Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project
The Ring Retail Development
Function
Retail Development
Category
Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Discipline
Spatial Design
Industry
Architecture and Packaging & Retail
Colors
Gray, Dim Gray, Dark Slate Gray, Dark Olive Green and Dark Gray
Images
5

The Recognition

Laureate
Lead8
Country
Hong Kong (China)
Recognition
Platinum A' Design Award
Edition
2021 - 2022
Design ID
#136829

Design Details

Unique Properties
The Ring in Chongqing is a ground-breaking ecological retail destination featuring one of China’s largest indoor botanic gardens. A first-of-its-kind for the city – the interior design intertwines retail, nature, culture and experience. Coming to life with a 42-metre-tall botanical garden, interactive sports and culture, and a creative tenant mix, The Ring provides a new attraction in Chongqing. The power of biophilia and nature is front and centre, pushing the agenda forward for retail design.
Inspiration
The design is inspired to set a new benchmark for experiential destinations in China. Truly innovative, the vision seeks to deliver a new-generation social destination, an urban natural community and a landmark regional commercial centre.
Project Duration and Location
The development is located in Chongqing’s Jinzhou Business District, and set within the city’s residential centre, next to the picturesque Zhaomushan Forest Park. With direct connections to Chongqing Metro Line 5 (completed) and Line 15 (in planning), the scheme features a transit-oriented approach to deliver convenient access across the city. The scheme was completed and opened to the public in 2021.
Keywords
Retail Interior Design, Biophilic Design, Biophilia, Experiential Design

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