Press Release
Golden A' Design Award in Architectural Lighting Goes to Get Space by Xinxing Wu and Xianping Zeng
The international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Xinxing Wu and Xianping Zeng for architectural lighting
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COMO, Italy, April 25, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ Get Space by Xinxing Wu and Xianping Zeng, designed for GDD Holding Group, has been granted the Golden A' Design Award in the Architectural Lighting category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The award was conferred within the 2024 - 2025 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 assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Golden A' Design Award Means
The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.
About Get Space
Get Space is an architectural lighting design for a commercial complex in Huangpu Science City, Guangzhou, China. The scheme uses LED luminaires and narrow-beam spotlights with dynamic controls, so each zone receives illumination suited to its function. Embedded spotlights, linear accents and vertical lighting follow the stacked box facade. A colour temperature of 4000K is used for the exteriors and 3000K for pedestrian areas. Motion sensors and dimming reduce energy use by up to 30 percent during off-peak hours. Anti-glare shields limit light spill toward nearby homes.
About Xinxing Wu and Xianping Zeng
Xinxing Wu, founder and chief designer of Drean Design, is a lighting specialist with 18 years' experience spanning architecture, interiors and scenic planning. A certified international commercial artist and engineer, he bridges technical expertise with creative vision to deliver integrated lighting solutions. Drean Design holds Grade B engineering design certification and serves as vice-chairman unit of the Guangzhou Lighting Design Association. Through its subsidiaries, the firm combines technical precision with artistic innovation, developing its proprietary "Gandora" IP while collaborating with international artists to redefine light environments.
Award Record
With this recognition, Xinxing Wu and Xianping Zeng is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Architectural Lighting Design Award
The A' Architectural Lighting Design Award is an international lighting design competition recognizing good lighting designs by lighting designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to architectural lighting designers, lighting consultants, industrial design studios and interior designers from all countries. Typical entries include architectural lighting, architectural illumination, architecture lighting projects, architectural light projections and landscape illumination. The awarded architectural lighting designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/architectural-lighting
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/167520
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/167520
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!167520
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/363830
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.drean.cn
Media Contact
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Get Space
- Function
- Space
- Category
- Architectural Lighting
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Furniture & Home
- Colors
- Black, Maroon, Dim Gray, Dark Slate Gray and Dark Olive Green
- Images
- 5
- Client
- GDD Holding Group
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Xinxing Wu and Xianping Zeng
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Golden A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #167520
Credits
- Team
- Xinxing Wu and Xianping Zeng
- Image Credits
- Drean Design, 2023.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- By harmonizing light with architectural forms, Get Space fosters a welcoming environment that inspires interaction, creativity, and cultural appreciation. Advanced LED technology and dynamic controls deliver tailored illumination across functional areas, ensuring energy efficiency and adherence to environmental regulations. The design minimizes light pollution, protects nearby communities, and redefines how lighting enhances urban living and creates a sense of belonging.
- Inspiration
- Drawing inspiration from the Pearl River and Huangpu's maritime legacy, the lighting concept reflects the imagery of rippling waters and stacked cargo boxes, evoking a sense of movement and connection. Warm gradients and dynamic light transitions bring the architectural layers to life, seamlessly blending cultural symbolism with contemporary aesthetics.
- Research
- Since its launch, Get Space has attracted widespread media attention and numerous accolades, with over 130,000 visitors within its first three days of operation. This innovative commercial complex combines retail, dining, entertainment, culture, and art into an immersive, interactive community hub. It redefines urban spaces by blending cutting-edge technology with a human-centered approach, catering to families, friends, and professionals alike.
- Challenge
- Despite a budget under 20 million RMB, the project stands out as an exemplary case of cost-efficient design, achieving impressive results. The seamless integration of sustainable systems and energy-efficient lighting methods ensures both environmental responsibility and operational efficiency.
- Realization and Technology
- The lighting system combines advanced LED luminaires and narrow-beam spotlights with dynamic controls, allowing precise illumination tailored to each zone's function and atmosphere. The implementation of motion sensors and dimming controls reduces energy consumption by up to 30% during off-peak hours, aligning with sustainable practices. Additionally, the design adheres to stringent local environmental regulations, featuring anti-glare shields and targeted lighting angles to minimize light spills into adjacent residential areas, preserving the nighttime sky and improving the urban experience.
- Operation and Interaction
- The facade's minimalist design uses stacked box structures and terraced platforms, creating a rhythmic yet modern urban aesthetic. Advanced LED technology enhances the interplay of light and architecture, utilizing embedded spotlights, linear accents, and vertical lighting to highlight the building’s contours. The design carefully balances function and artistry with dynamic lighting tones, 4000K for building exteriors and 3000K for pedestrian spaces, ensuring a vibrant yet inviting atmosphere.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project finished in October 2023 in Guangzhou and was put into operation in January 2024.
- Specifications
- Get Space, the flagship youth-oriented commercial street project in Huangpu Science City, Guangzhou, China, seamlessly connects to the Metro Station. Spanning an impressive 154,800 square meters, the complex integrates Premium Retail, Smart Offices, Sky Pavilion Suites, and Multifunctional Spaces, setting a new benchmark for urban commercial development in East Guangzhou.
- Keywords
- Get Space, Architectural Lighting, Drean Design, Xinxing Wu, Xianping Zeng
