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DesignNewswire · COMO, Italy ·

Artistic Empire Residential by Zih Heng Chen Wins the Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design

Zih Heng Chen acknowledged for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 20, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for Artistic Empire Residential by Zih Heng Chen. The award was conferred within the 2023 - 2024 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 assessed 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.

About Artistic Empire Residential

Artistic Empire is a residential interior design located in Kaohsiung City, facing the greenery of the Kaohsiung Museum of Art. The layout is open, with the dining room, open kitchen and living room forming one communal area. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring the skyline and the greenery into the home, while dual-layer curtains adjust natural light and privacy. The Art Deco style is expressed through stone, marble, wood grain and titanium-plated metal, set against white ceilings and floor tiles. The plan includes three bedrooms and a separate maid's room.

About Zih Heng Chen

We believe that the heart of your home lies in the harmony of design and functionality. Our team of skilled designers specializes in creating interiors that reflect your personal story while ensuring each space is as practical as it is beautiful. With a focus on sustainable materials and innovative design solutions, we strive to deliver environments that elevate your everyday living. From modern minimalist to classic elegance, our team curates spaces that resonate with your lifestyle and leave a lasting impression.

Award Record

With this recognition, Zih Heng Chen is 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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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project
Artistic Empire Residential
Function
Residential
Category
Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Discipline
Spatial Design
Industry
Architecture and Packaging & Retail
Colors
Dim Gray, Black, Dark Slate Gray, Gray and Dark Gray
Images
5

The Recognition

Laureate
Zih Heng Chen
Country
Taiwan (China)
Recognition
Bronze A' Design Award
Edition
2023 - 2024
Design ID
#154474

Design Details

Unique Properties
The overall spatial planning adopts an open layout to convey a sense of grandeur, incorporating the ART DECO style to embody contemporary elegance and luxury. The main visual elements feature artful luxury stones, marble, and metal trim, highlighting linear, wave-like, and flowing designs that extend from the public areas to the bedrooms.
Inspiration
Situated in the front row of the Kaohsiung Museum of Art landscape, this residence offers an unparalleled view of the museum's expansive greenery. The design is inspired by the fusion of premium vistas and natural lighting, creating a space that shines in harmony with its architectural and environmental context.
Research
The design carefully balances living dynamics and functionality, featuring three bedrooms and a separate maid's room, catering to the aspirations of peak living conditions.
Challenge
The challenge was to immerse the interior and balcony spaces within millions of acres of greenery, enabling a free embrace of the beautiful green views. The project aimed to craft a space of luxurious elegance that enriches the residents' perspective with vitality and inspiration.
Realization and Technology
The design seamlessly integrates materials such as stone, wood grain, and titanium-plated metal to create intricate layers against a backdrop of white ceilings and floor tiles. Carefully selected designer furniture and lighting fixtures enhance the space's refined fashion sense.
Operation and Interaction
The dining room, open kitchen, and living room form a large, open communal area that, through floor-to-ceiling windows, integrates the skyline, greenery, and urban landscape into the living experience. Dual-layer curtains serve as intermediaries between indoors and outdoors, allowing for adjustable natural light and privacy.
Project Duration and Location
The project in Nov. 2012 and finished in May. 2013 in Kaohsiung City.

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