Press Release
From Paris With Grace Vacation Residence by Loui Lu Is Granted the Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Loui Lu honored for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 19, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that From Paris With Grace Vacation Residence by Loui Lu, designed for XinYue Interior Design Ltd., has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category. The recognition forms part of the 2024 - 2025 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 From Paris With Grace Vacation Residence
From Paris With Grace is the interior design of a vacation residence in southeastern Taipei. The apartment covers about 1386 square feet and serves a couple who also keep a home in Paris. Classical French decor is combined with American interior concepts and modern metal accents. A custom television wall in Italian titanium steel stone anchors the open living area. Furniture, lighting and cabinetry were made to measure by skilled artisans. North American oak adds warmth. Large windows bring daylight and city views into the rooms.
Award Record
This recognition makes Loui Lu 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
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/162358
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/162358
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!162358
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/356544
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- From Paris With Grace Vacation Residence
- Function
- Vacation Residence
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Gray, Dark Gray, Dim Gray, Silver and Dark Slate Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- XinYue Interior Design Ltd.
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Loui Lu
- Country
- Taiwan (China)
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #162358
Credits
- Image Credits
- Photography: Dirk Heindoerfer Photography
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This Taipei apartment is a unique blend of French and American styles with modern metal accents, creating an elegant and glamorous space. Key features include a custom TV wall with Italian titanium steel stone, fully custom-made furniture and lighting, an open-plan living area, and high-end materials like North American oak and Swarovski crystals. The design emphasizes luxury, comfort, and spiritual well-being, with ample natural light and stunning city views.
- Inspiration
- The homeowners, a couple with a home in Paris, wanted a place in southeastern Taipei for meetings and leisure. They desired a luxurious and glamorous space, a small reception hall to entertain guests, with unique materials and craftsmanship. This desire to create an upscale environment that blended French and American styles with modern metal accents, while also incorporating the homeowners' preferences and lifestyle, served as the main inspiration for the project. The design emphasizes elegance, comfort, and a sense of well-being, capitalizing on ample natural light and city views.
- Research
- Design research for this project was primarily qualitative, focusing on the client's lifestyle and aesthetic preferences. Objectives were to create a luxurious, functional space reflecting their taste. We used interviews and site visits, collecting data on their needs, Paris home style, and desired atmosphere. No formal experiments; instead, deep client engagement. Results showed a strong leaning towards elegant, comfortable spaces with unique details. Key insight was balancing opulence with functionality. This research directly impacted the design, resulting in a bespoke space that perfectly aligned with the client's vision.
- Realization and Technology
- This design involved a complete interior transformation. We employed a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern techniques, with custom-made furniture, lighting, and cabinetry tailored to the space. High-end materials like North American oak and Italian titanium steel stone were used. The design process focused on creating a seamless integration of French and American styles with modern accents, achieved through detailed planning and collaboration with skilled artisans.
- Operation and Interaction
- This interior design enhances life through its layout and elements. The open plan encourages natural flow and social interaction. Custom-designed furniture and lighting elevate the user experience. Key frames include the grand TV wall, the inviting living area, and the luxurious master bedroom. High-end materials and attention to detail result in a space that is both visually stunning and functionally optimized for comfort and well-being.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project was completed around October 1st of 2024 and is located in southeastern Taipei.
- Specifications
- As this is an interior design project, dimensions vary per item. Key features include: Custom TV wall with Italian titanium steel stone, approx. 3000mm W x 2500mm H. Custom cabinetry spans entire walls, depths ranging 400-600mm. Open living area approx. 6000mm x 8000mm. Master bedroom with custom headboard, approx. 2000mm W x 1200mm H. Lighting fixtures custom-designed, dimensions vary. Total apartment area approx. 1386 sq ft.
- Keywords
- timeless design, lighting, vacation residence, wooden flooring, window daybed, lighting fixtures, furniture, luxury, classic
