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Happy Excursion Model House by Shao Cheng and Tao Cheng Receives the Silver A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Shao Cheng and Tao Cheng recognized 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 21, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Silver A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for Happy Excursion Model House by Shao Cheng and Tao Cheng, designed for Z-work Design. 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 scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the Silver A' Design Award
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 Happy Excursion Model House
Happy Excursion is a model house interior in Shenzhen, China, covering about 418 square meters. The exhibition hall integrates wind, light and water to connect people with nature. The flooring carries a blue stone texture that suggests a calm river under the feet of visitors. A three-dimensional wall of Fantasy White Jade stone forms the central feature, and its surface changes as daylight shifts. A skylight panel with a light film creates soft lighting effects. The wooden cabinets are made from selected, dyed and finished wood veneer.
Award Record
This recognition makes Shao Cheng and Tao Cheng a winner of 2 A' Design Awards. All of the awards belong to the 2024 - 2025 edition 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. 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/168172
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/168172
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!168172
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/362154
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Happy Excursion Model House
- Function
- Model House
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Gray, Dim Gray, Rosy Brown, Dark Slate Gray and Dark Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Z-work Design
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Shao Cheng and Tao Cheng
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #168172
Credits
- Team
- Shao-Cheng-Tao, Cheng and Na, Wang
- Image Credits
- Z-work Design, 2025
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The design intricately weaves together structure, shape, and materials to evoke the rich tapestry of southern living. Each element has been thoughtfully selected to create an inviting atmosphere, where the beauty of nature is seamlessly integrated into daily experiences. In this beautiful space, visitors are encouraged to immerse themselves in the vastness of the blue sky and the softness of the white clouds, fostering a deep connection to the world around them.
- Inspiration
- Nestled in the vibrant heart of Shenzhen's development area, this project draws inspiration from the timeless design philosophies of Butterfly Isle, Northern Abyss, and Whale Cliff, as found in Zhuangzi book A Happy Excursion. It seeks to cultivate an environment that embodies a sense of freedom and tranquility, liberated from the burdens of modern life.
- Research
- The undulating patterns of the end wall gracefully extend into the corridor, beautifully complementing the soft linen curtains and the striking main art wall, which together foster an atmosphere of dramatic tension. The vibrant Amazon green floor, reminiscent of gentle waves, radiates warmth and vitality, collaborating with the layered landscape painting curtains to create a captivating focal point. Meanwhile, the skylight panel utilizes an innovative light film technique, casting enchanting lighting effects that infuse the space with energy and lend it a light, ethereal quality.
- Challenge
- To enhance the natural beauty and luxurious feel of the wooden cabinets, the designer meticulously oversees each step of the process, from selecting the wood veneer and dyeing it to arranging the wood grain and applying the finish. The goal is to achieve a perfect harmony between nature and sophistication.
- Realization and Technology
- The exhibition hall is thoughtfully designed to integrate natural elements such as wind, light, and water, beautifully reflecting the idea of harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature. The flooring, adorned with a stone texture reminiscent of the shimmering blue Danube, creates a captivating illusion of a tranquil river flowing beneath the visitors' feet, instilling a profound sense of serenity and intrigue in the space.
- Operation and Interaction
- At the focal point of the hall stands an exquisite 3D wall crafted from delicate Fantasy White Jade stone. This stunning feature not only provides a fresh and pure visual experience but also exudes an air of sophistication and elegance. As the natural light shifts throughout the day, the wall comes alive, showcasing a dynamic array of sheens that accentuate its dimensionality and depth, engaging visitors and inviting them to immerse themselves in the harmonious interplay of design and nature.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project was finalized in October, 2024 in Shenzen, China.
- Specifications
- The project is about 418 square meters.
- Keywords
- Interior, Design, ModelHouse, Modern, Style
