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A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design Goes to Satin Hair Salon by Chiun Ju Interior Design
The international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Chiun Ju Interior Design of 群築室內設計 Chiun Ju Interior Design for interior space and exhibition design
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COMO, Italy, April 20, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for Satin Hair Salon by Chiun Ju Interior Design of 群築室內設計 Chiun Ju Interior Design. The award was conferred within 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 evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the A' Design Award Means
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.
More About Satin Hair Salon
Satin Hair is a Korean-style hair salon in Taiwan. The interior covers 198.3 square meters on two floors and includes a waiting area, a hairdressing area, a hair washing area, a bar area, a rest area and a meeting room. A glass door and floor-to-ceiling windows make the space bright and open. A large oval lighting fixture marks the center of the hairdressing area. White painted iron parts form an interlocking mesh over the curved logo wall. Terrazzo flooring, warm wood grain and beige gray tones create a calm and soft atmosphere.
About Chiun Ju Interior Design
Chun-Chiao Wu is a Taiwan-based interior designer and Design Director of Chiun Ju Interior Design. With more than 20 years of professional experience, his work spans interior architecture, spatial design, exhibition environments, and integrated lighting systems. He is also a researcher at National Taipei University of Technology, focusing on budget-based design evaluation, sustainability, regenerative design, and AI-assisted workflows. Wu’s practice combines cultural sensitivity, feasibility, and design quality under real-world constraints. He contributes to the design field through professional practice, research, and cross-disciplinary dialogue.
About 群築室內設計 Chiun Ju Interior Design
Chiun Ju Interior Design Co., Ltd., led by Director Chun-Chiao Wu, specializes in modern-classical and contemporary interiors. The firm has won multiple international awards, including A’ Design and MUSE, recognized for blending cultural aesthetics with
Award Record
Chiun Ju Interior Design of 群築室內設計 Chiun Ju Interior Design is a winner of 3 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards were granted between the 2023 - 2024 and the 2024 - 2025 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.
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/162697
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/162697
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!162697
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/346395
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://reurl.cc/nqQxED
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Satin Hair Salon
- Function
- Salon
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Rosy Brown, Dark Gray, Gray, Silver and Dim Gray
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Chiun Ju Interior Design
- Country
- Taiwan (China)
- Brand
- 群築室內設計 Chiun Ju Interior Design
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #162697
Credits
- Team
- Chun-Chiao Wu
- Image Credits
- Chiun Ju Interior Design
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The glass door and large floor-to-ceiling windows provide the ultimate transparency, making the space seem even more spacious and bright. The highlight is the giant oval lighting fixture in the center of the haircutting area, which reflects the beauty of balance. The large curved logo wall creates a perfect curve. White spray-painted iron parts outline a mesh of interlocking lines to cover it, enriching the layers on the wall. The terrazzo floor is both vintage and trendy. The designer broke away from the established framework and mindset to shape a unique and distinctive look.
- Inspiration
- The project is a Korean-style hair salon. The appointment system offers a premium service and quality, targeting the female clientele. To reverse the established image of hair salons, the designer used curves to create a unique sense of flow and added warm wood grains to describe the natural look and rhythmic beauty. The soft and cozy atmosphere makes hairdressing more than an experience, but also a stress-free journey that can soothe and relax the body and mind.
- Research
- The designer installed large floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors to create a fresh and transparent space. The designer also took the image of a haircut to give new life and definition to the space, simultaneously demonstrating simplicity and creativity. The beige-gray resembles white and the warmth of the wood creates a healing and soothing first impression. When consumers enter the space, they will focus on the subtle and delicate details. The rounded chandelier in the center is a soft expression of calm. The apt, elegant curves are a hallmark of the brand's personalization.
- Challenge
- The venue is in a 35-year-old building. The designer made some changes to the layout to meet the salon's business needs. For example, the staircase connecting the first and second floors was poorly designed, so the width of the staircase was increased to 150 centimeters to reduce the bulkiness. The curvature of the iron parts and the rounded lighting fixtures in the hairdressing area are made by the master on-site with the use of machines, which was time-consuming but very effective.
- Realization and Technology
- Materials: iron pieces, baking paint, wood grain flooring, terrazzo, etc. Beige gray is used as the base. Its almost pure white but slightly different color tone reveals a stress-free atmosphere. The warmth of the wood flooring enhances the natural comfort. The ubiquitous ironwork is covered with white spray paint to preserve its nature and to give it a soft yet strong effect, adding a customized touch to the commercial space.
- Operation and Interaction
- The hairdressing area is the place where the designers spend most of their time with the customers. The designer made precise calculations on the distribution of seats and route planning so that even if a trolley is placed, it will not affect the movement or make the space narrow. The semi-circular light in the reception area and the curved light in the hairdressing area interpret the smooth rhythm, which can be regarded as the essence of the space and the inspiration of aesthetics. Not only do they create a lasting memory, but they also serve as an excellent example for the owner to expand the branch.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project finished in July 2023 in Taiwan.
- Specifications
- The venue has a total area of 198.3 square meters and consists of two floors. The layout is divided into a waiting area, hairdressing area, designer's rest area, hair washing area, bar area, and a meeting room. The semi-open plan balances integrity and independence. The doorless arch forms the boundary between different areas, intuitively guiding the route amplifying the space, and blurring the borders. The first-floor area is deliberately not filled with walls to add a sense of lightness and maintain good lighting and ventilation.
- Keywords
- Commercial space, modern, wood grain, curves, ironwork
