Press Release
Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design Goes to Subtle Interplay of Ink and Glow Residential House by Jen Liu
The international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Jen Liu for interior space and exhibition design
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COMO, Italy, April 20, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for Subtle Interplay of Ink and Glow Residential House by Jen Liu, designed for Chengguo Interior Design. The recognition forms part of 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 scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Bronze A' Design Award Means
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 Subtle Interplay of Ink and Glow Residential House
Subtle Interplay of Ink and Glow is a residential interior design for a 99.17 square meter apartment in Taipei, Taiwan. Several existing walls were removed to open the kitchen to the living and dining areas. A kitchen island forms the center of the home, offering storage in built-in drawers and cabinets and serving as a preparation area, a light dining spot and a study place. A multifunctional room with a half-glass partition and adjustable blinds works as both a study and a guest room. Energy-efficient LED lighting and recyclable building materials were used.
About Jen Liu
CHENGGUO INTERIOR DESIGN, established in Hsinchu, Taiwan, specializes in residential, commercial, and public interior design and renovation. Centered on a human-centric philosophy, the company integrates professional design expertise with precise construction techniques, emphasizing spatial functionality, aesthetic balance, and sustainable development. Advocating for healthy, eco-friendly environments, CHENGGUO INTERIOR DESIGN incorporates green building materials and energy-efficient solutions to enhance living and working spaces.
Award Record
This recognition makes Jen Liu 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. 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/168725
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/168725
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!168725
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/365152
Media Contact
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Subtle Interplay of Ink and Glow Residential House
- Function
- Residential House
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Dark Slate Gray, Rosy Brown, Black, Dark Gray and Dim Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Chengguo Interior Design
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Jen Liu
- Country
- Taiwan (China)
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #168725
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Guided by the core principle of creating healthy and sustainable homes for clients, the team places the sustainability of living environments at the forefront of its design philosophy. This residence is meticulously crafted using energy-efficient LED lighting, advanced appliances, and eco-friendly, recyclable building materials, the result is a living space that is safe, non-toxic, and enduringly comfortable, embodying the essence of sustainable living.
- Inspiration
- The design leverages the project’s prime riverside location, features graceful French doors, a half-glass partition for the multifunctional room, and an open floor plan that seamlessly merges the living and dining areas with the kitchen. The communal spaces are adorned with slab tiles in white, gray, and black shades, harmoniously complemented by gray plaster walls, presenting a sleek and contemporary aesthetic.
- Research
- The communal spaces are adorned with slab tiles in white, gray, and black shades, harmoniously complemented by gray plaster walls, presenting a sleek and contemporary aesthetic. Warmth and relaxation are smoothly introduced through wood panels, flooring, and burnt orange soft furnishings, naturally cultivating a rustic solace.
- Challenge
- The multifunctional room features a desk and a raised platform by the window, functioning as both a study and a guest room. The glass partition wall allows for easy interaction while ensuring privacy with adjustable blinds when needed. The walls are delicately adorned in a composed gray finish, resulting in a serene, peaceful situation perfect for reading and relaxation.
- Realization and Technology
- The designer strategically removed several existing walls to transform a closed kitchen into an open-plan design with a spacious, seamless flow. The newly installed kitchen island serves as the hub of the house, providing ample storage with built-in drawers and cabinets. It doubles as a prep station, a dry kitchen for light meals, and a study spot for children.
- Operation and Interaction
- The design leverages the project’s prime riverside location, features graceful French doors, a half-glass partition for the multifunctional room, and an open floor plan that seamlessly merges the living and dining areas with the kitchen. This integration visually enlarges the space, creating a bright, unimpeded view that allows the outdoor scenery to flow into every nook and cranny. The interplay of natural light with wood and stone patterns evokes a laid-back riverside vibe.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in October 2023 in Taipei, Taiwan and finished in January 2024.
- Keywords
- CHENGGUO、INTERIOR DESIGN、Residential、contemporary style、apartment
