Press Release
A' Design Award in Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design Goes to Among Quillayes Mountain Bathroom by Hector Nava
Hector Nava recognized for sustainable products, projects and green design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ Among Quillayes Mountain Bathroom by Hector Nava, designed for Héctor Nava., has been granted the A' Design Award in the Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. 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.
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 Among Quillayes Mountain Bathroom
Set within a privileged natural environment, this architectural project redefines the relationship between construction and landscape with a focus on sustainability. Designed around a majestic Quillayes forest, the project minimizes environmental impact, integrating seamlessly with its surroundings. It uses locally sourced, low impact materials like wood, natural stone, and reclaimed railway sleepers, creating a rustic yet refined aesthetic in harmony with nature. The design emphasizes energy efficiency, reducing the overall carbon footprint and promoting long term ecological balance.
About Hector Nava
Architect with a comprehensive approach to design, focused on how spaces impact daily life. With experience in construction, conceptual design, and project management across different countries, he excels at leading diverse teams and tackling challenges creatively. He is recognized for blending aesthetic sensitivity with functional, efficient solutions, especially in high-demand sectors like healthcare, housing, and commercial architecture. His key achievements include successful project leadership, always prioritizing user well-being, sustainability, and accessibility in his designs.
Award Record
This recognition makes Hector Nava a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design Award
The A' Sustainable Product Design Award is an international design competition recognizing good sustainable products by leading designers and brands worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to sustainable product designers, green product manufacturers, eco-friendly product brands and industrial designers from all countries. Entries typically include sustainable projects, environment friendly designs, recycled, upcycled and bio-degradable products. Awarded sustainable product designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/sustainable-product
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/172087
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/172087
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!172087
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/364273
- Further Information from the Laureate: http://bit.ly/4hv9Y7s
Media Contact
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Among Quillayes Mountain Bathroom
- Function
- Mountain Bathroom
- Category
- Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Sustainability
- Colors
- Black, Light Gray, Dark Gray, Dark Slate Gray and Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Héctor Nava.
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Hector Nava
- Country
- Chile
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #172087
Credits
- Team
- Héctor Nava.
- Image Credits
- Photographer Héctor Nava, Landscape and Architecture, 2024.; Illustrator Héctor Nava, Design and Nature, 2024.; Photographer Héctor Nava, Integration of Elements, 2024.; Illustrator Héctor Nava, Cabin interior, 2024.; Photographer Héctor Nava, Platform and Topography, 2024.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This design is a sustainable architectural proposal that seamlessly integrates into its natural surroundings, respecting and enhancing the existing ecosystem. What sets it apart is its focus on minimal environmental impact and the use of locally sourced, low-impact materials such as wood, natural stone, and reclaimed railway sleepers. The harmony between architecture and nature, combined with a rustic yet refined aesthetic, makes it a model of sustainability and respect for the landscape.
- Inspiration
- This project integrates architecture with nature, prioritizing minimal intervention and preserving the majestic arrayán tree as the centerpiece. Guided by site-specific research, the design utilizes sustainable materials like natural stone, concrete, and wooden sleepers for durability and aesthetic harmony. The terraced platforms follow the natural terrain, ensuring a seamless connection between the built environment and the landscape.
- Research
- The project explores how architecture can respectfully integrate with the natural landscape using sustainable materials. Data collected through site visits and analysis of locally available materials shows that natural materials strengthen the connection between the design and its environment. This approach fosters sustainable architecture by promoting environmentally respectful solutions and creating functional spaces.
- Challenge
- The biggest challenge in this design was balancing integration with the natural environment while meeting local regulations and technical requirements. Adapting to the mountainous terrain and preserving a landmark tree required innovative solutions to protect the ecosystem. Additionally, selecting sustainable materials was complex due to the limited availability of local options that met durability and aesthetic needs. Overcoming these obstacles required a creative approach and thorough site analysis.
- Realization and Technology
- The design follows a contextual architecture approach, blending site analysis, digital modeling, and exploratory models. Durable materials like natural stone, concrete, recycled wooden sleepers, and wood were chosen for their environmental harmony. Terraced platforms follow the topography, optimizing views and circulation. Sustainability principles were prioritized to minimize environmental impact and enhance construction efficiency.
- Operation and Interaction
- This space seamlessly blends with its surroundings, offering a welcoming and functional experience. The structure follows the land's shape, creating terraces that connect visually with the landscape. Wood and stone materials provide warmth and durability, while the layout optimizes light and ventilation. Every element is thoughtfully designed to ensure comfort and harmony with nature, enhancing the overall user experience.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in March 2024 and finished in July 2024, located in the Arrayán mountain region in Lo Barnechea, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile.
- Specifications
- The project measures 3.45 m in width, 2.00 m in depth, and covers approximately 7 m². The maximum facade height is 3.2 m, adapting to the roof slope and respecting the natural topography. The design harmoniously integrates with the environment, optimizing the relationship between structure, materials, and landscape.
- Keywords
- Integration with the landscape, sustainable architecture, natural materials, adaptation to the terrain, bioclimatic design, respect for the environment, terraced platforms, vegetation preservation.
