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Rippling Continuum Residence by Chun-Chiao Wu Is Granted the Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Chun-Chiao Wu of 群築室內設計 Chiun Ju Interior Design acknowledged for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 19, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for Rippling Continuum Residence by Chun-Chiao Wu of 群築室內設計 Chiun Ju Interior Design, designed for Chiun Ju Interior Design. The result belongs to the 2025 - 2026 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.
About the Bronze A' Design Award
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.
Regarding Rippling Continuum Residence
Rippling Continuum is an interior design for a 208 square meter duplex residence. The 35-year-old home was renovated around soft lines and layered light. A spiral staircase clad in gray-white stone and white-coated metal forms the visual core, paired with a chandelier hung below a skylight. Curved ceilings integrate ducts and lighting, resolving the low ceiling heights. The open first floor links the living, dining, and kitchen areas, while four bedrooms and three bathrooms form the private zones. Flooring combines polished black marble and wood.
About Chun-Chiao Wu
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
With this recognition, Chun-Chiao Wu of 群築室內設計 Chiun Ju Interior Design is a winner of 7 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2023 - 2024 and the 2025 - 2026 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/176729
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/176729
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!176729
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/346395
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://reurl.cc/z5GO6e
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Rippling Continuum Residence
- Function
- Residence
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Dark Slate Gray, Dark Olive Green, Gray, Dim Gray and Dark Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Chiun Ju Interior Design
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Chun-Chiao Wu
- Country
- Taiwan (China)
- Brand
- 群築室內設計 Chiun Ju Interior Design
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #176729
Credits
- Team
- Chun-Chiao Wu, Dun-Kai Cheng
- Image Credits
- Chiun Ju Interior Design
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The entrance reveals a spiral stone staircase ascending like mist, paired with a skylight-hung chandelier forming a vertical 'axis of light.' Prefabricated steel and solid wood retain curves while adding sculptural presence. In the living room, a curved ceiling integrates ducts and lighting, creating a dawn-like glow. Living and dining areas engage in a 'circular dialogue' through sofa placement and overlapping arcs. Concealed kitchen counters, staggered light strips, louvered doors, and custom rounded details ensure both aesthetic beauty and daily functionality.
- Inspiration
- The project renovates a 35-year-old duplex, purchased by the owner for its elegant curved spiral staircase. The design concept is centered on 'soft lines and the poetics of light,' transforming the staircase's graceful arcs into the soul of the space. Rigid geometry was discarded in favor of arcs and curves, with light and shadow layered to breathe new life into the old structure. The renovation was not merely cosmetic; it restructured circulation and repositioned the staircase as a visual core, reconstructing both spatial flow and luminosity so that memory and modernity coexist.
- Research
- The 35-year-old duplex was renovated around 'soft lines and the poetics of light,' transforming rigid geometry into flowing arcs and curves. The spiral stone staircase, paired with a vertical chandelier, becomes the emotional axis linking spaces and light. Living and dining areas feature overlapping arcs, black-and-white marble, and wooden floors, creating interactive tension between hardness and softness. The master suite continues curved motifs with louvered doors and staggered lighting, while rounded doors and curved desks enhance daily ergonomics and functional elegance.
- Challenge
- The old residence posed numerous challenges, including uneven flooring, outdated piping, and a fragmented layout. Most difficult were the low ceilings and entangled ductwork, resolved by curved ceilings and precise measurement. The spiral staircase also required careful negotiation between structural preservation and modern safety. As a result, construction spanned a year and a half, testing both time and design precision before ultimately reviving the home with a renewed look.
- Realization and Technology
- The social area flooring combines black polished marble and wood, symbolizing the fusion of rationality and sensibility. Private zones are finished with wood flooring to emphasize warmth and comfort. The spiral staircase is clad in gray-white stone and white-coated metal, achieving both sculptural elegance and structural safety. Walls employ off-white arched soft panels and plaster coatings, enhancing acoustics and creating tranquility. Furniture includes a stone-grain dining table, velvet chairs, and leather armchairs, extending a language that is steady yet soft.
- Operation and Interaction
- The owners had previously been skeptical of renovations, often finding aesthetics and practicality hard to reconcile. Following this transformation, they praised the ritualistic scene of light and staircase at the entrance, now the visual anchor of the home. The spiral staircase links vertical circulation, while the open layout creates a sense of spaciousness and ease of interaction. The social area efficiency was significantly improved, allowing every corner to support dialogue and exchange. The owner described it as the 'warmest and most rhythmic space they have ever lived in.'
- Project Duration and Location
- The project finished in Taiwan.
- Specifications
- The 208 m2 home was reconfigured to include four bedrooms, living and dining areas, a kitchen, and three bathrooms. The first floor features an open social zone, with the staircase as a visual and circulation anchor connecting living, dining, and kitchen spaces, creating a ripple effect of interaction. Upstairs, three bedrooms and a master suite with dressing room are arranged with staggered lighting and subtle floor-height shifts, defining functions while balancing openness and privacy throughout the home.
- Keywords
- Spiral Staircase, Curved Design, Circular Circulation, Open Plan, Eco-Friendly Materials, Old House Renovation
