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Yu Hong Wu Is Honored with the A' Design Award for Stacks Residential House in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Yu Hong Wu acknowledged 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 confirmed the A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for Stacks Residential House by Yu Hong Wu, designed for J.jing Space. The award was conferred within the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided 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 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 Stacks Residential House
Stacks is a residential interior design for an open-plan studio of 82.645 square meters. The layout follows a natural and minimalist wabi-sabi approach, with careful attention to light and shadow. Layered lines and surfaces express the theme of stacks. The television wall has curved corners and built-in cabinetry made from eco-friendly wood panels certified for health and environmental safety, which reduce toxins such as formaldehyde. The wooden floor of the television area meets the raised platform of the kitchen island bar. A grille partition screen forms the bathroom door.
About Yu Hong Wu
The norm is unity of state and environment. Let the dialogue between the virtual and the real flow.
Award Record
With this recognition, Yu Hong Wu 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
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/162633
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/162633
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!162633
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/356827
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The Work
- Project
- Stacks Residential House
- Function
- Residential House
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Dim Gray, Gray, Dark Slate Gray, Dark Olive Green and Black
- Images
- 5
- Client
- J.jing Space
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Yu Hong Wu
- Country
- Taiwan (China)
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #162633
Credits
- Team
- YU-HONG WU
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The design employs a naturalistic approach, emphasizing the play of light and shadow throughout the space. The theme of "stacks" is woven into the design, creating a visual narrative of layered lines and surfaces. The selection of materials, color palette and spatial organization are meticulously aligned to invoke the understated beauty of wabi-sabi.
- Inspiration
- The client, who values a refined quality of life, seeks a comfortable and minimalist space that meets their discerning audiovisual entertainment needs. They envision a versatile studio that embodies a refined wabi-sabi aesthetic, reflecting the uniqueness of their everyday life.
- Research
- The space was reconfigured into an open-plan studio, enhancements included a redesigned bathroom with separate wet and dry areas, the addition of a kitchen island bar and an electrical system upgrade. The TV wall is highlighted by artistic paint and the cabinets crafted from robust wood panels. Creates an immersive entertainment space, combined with a smooth living flow. Eco-friendly wood panels with health and green certifications reduce environmental toxins such as formaldehyde.
- Challenge
- Addressing the functional requirements of the island bar, the design includes an elevated structure to seamlessly integrate the plumbing, enhancing utility while preventing common issues like clogging and countercurrent. This thoughtful configuration ensures that the bar’s functionality aligns with everyday living needs.
- Realization and Technology
- Key design features include a TV wall with curved corners and built-in cabinetry, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality. The flooring strategy connects the wooden base of the TV area with the elevated platform of the kitchen island bar, achieving a sophisticated layering effect. Additionally, the bathroom door is designed with a grille partition screen, adding textural intrigue while offering a chic, understated flair.
- Operation and Interaction
- The space is defined by a natural and minimalist wabi-sabi style. Adeptly utilized existing spatial dimensions, creating overlapping spatial contours and orderly grille lines. The integration of soothing color tones and natural materials cultivates a serene living environment that epitomizes sophisticated simplicity, with fluid layouts and movement lines embodying a calm and extraordinary home living experience.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project finished in April 2023 in Miaoli, Taiwan.
- Specifications
- The project is 82.645 square meter.
- Keywords
- Wabi-sabi aesthetic, Renovating Old Houses, Artistic paint, Grille lines, Eco-friendly materials
