Press Release
Spirit of Stillness Apartment by Chewen Chou and Hsaio Yin Lin Receives the Silver A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Chewen Chou and Hsaio Yin Lin recognized 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 Silver A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for Spirit of Stillness Apartment by Chewen Chou and Hsaio Yin Lin, designed for CHEWEN CHOU Interior. The recognition forms part of the 2023 - 2024 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 scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Silver A' Design Award Explained
The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
Regarding Spirit of Stillness Apartment
Spirit of Stillness is an apartment interior design covering 120 square meters in Taipei City, Taiwan. The design combines Eastern philosophy with a modern aesthetic to create a calm space within a busy city. A tripartite approach gives equal value to work, recreation and rest. The main wall is made of recycled stone fragments, and the art wall is finished with Italian eco-friendly paints. A hidden metal structure supports a 30 kilogram Bodhisattva sculpture. Natural light, energy efficient LED lighting, thermal insulating materials and air-purifying plants improve comfort.
About Chewen Chou and Hsaio Yin Lin
Chewen Chou, an interior designer specialized in artistic interpretation of space.
Award Record
With this recognition, Chewen Chou and Hsaio Yin Lin 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. 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/154815
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/154815
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!154815
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/348964
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Spirit of Stillness Apartment
- Function
- Apartment
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Black, Gray, Saddle Brown, Rosy Brown and Dark Olive Green
- Images
- 5
- Client
- CHEWEN CHOU Interior
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Chewen Chou and Hsaio Yin Lin
- Country
- Taiwan (China)
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2023 - 2024
- Design ID
- #154815
Credits
- Team
- CHEWEN CHOU and HSAIO YIN LIN
- Image Credits
- MD Pursuit
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This interior design merges Eastern philosophy with modern sensibility to create a sanctuary of calm in an urban environment. Unlike other designs, it adheres to a tripartite philosophy called SPIRIT, which equally values work, recreation, and rest.
- Inspiration
- The inspiration for this project came from Eastern philosophy, particularly the equanimity expressed in Su Shi's "Ding Feng Bo." The design aims to encapsulate a contemplative worldview by seamlessly integrating artistry with function. Traditional elements are merged with modern aesthetics, creating a dialogue between the past and present, realized through meticulous research and planning.
- Research
- Type of Research: Qualitative and Design Research Research Objectives: To create a tranquil, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing space. Methodology: Literature review, material testing, and interviews with users. Data Collection and Tools: Surveys and in-depth interviews. Participants: Homeowners, interior designers, and experts in sustainability. Results: Successful integration of sustainability features with aesthetic elements. Insights: Adding cultural richness elevates the impact of the design. Impacts: Offers a model for sustainable yet aesthetically pleasing urban living spaces.
- Challenge
- The most significant challenge was balancing opposing elements such as Eastern and Western aesthetics, sustainability, and luxury, along with tradition and innovation. Regulatory constraints regarding sustainable materials presented logistical challenges, and maintaining aesthetic integrity required attention to every detail. Overcoming these challenges necessitated meticulous planning, extensive research, and the harmonization of various factors to achieve a cohesive final design.
- Realization and Technology
- Selected materials include stone fragments for the primary wall to promote resource recycling and Italian eco-friendly paints for the art wall. Thermal insulating materials improve ventilation while hidden metal elements give support to the Bodhisattva sculpture. Throughout the production process, rigorous sustainability standards were followed to ensure environmental compatibility.
- Operation and Interaction
- The design offers an intuitive user experience, effectively balancing form and function. Maximized natural light reduces the need for artificial illumination. Air-purifying green plants ensure a consistent flow of fresh air, thus improving the functionality of the space.
- Project Duration and Location
- This project commenced its design phase in March 2023 and concluded in August 2023. It is situated in Taipei City, Taiwan.
- Specifications
- The design covers an area of 120 square meters and includes a specially crafted art wall that can support a 30 kilogram Bodhisattva sculpture. Energy efficient LED lighting systems are deployed along with thermal insulating materials to enhance ventilation.
- Keywords
- Eastern Philosophy, Modern Sensibility, Sustainability, Tripartite Philosophy, SPIRIT, Urban Sanctuary, Resource Recycling, Italian Eco-friendly Paints, Artistic Integration, Natural Light Optimization
