Press Release
Eternal Center Residential by If Design Is Granted the Silver A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
If Design honored 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 announced that Eternal Center Residential by If Design has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category. The recognition forms part of the 2025 - 2026 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.
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 Eternal Center Residential
Eternal Center is a residential interior design located in Hangzhou, China. The project uses an elevated platform, named the Floating Island, to optimize space within a dense urban core. Raising the living area creates openness, privacy and wide views. Local cultural references are combined with Western decorative elements in a calm, modern approach. Integrated systems manage fresh air, humidity, air filtration and sound insulation. A smart home system allows control of temperature, humidity and air quality. The interior covers 472 square meters.
About If Design
IF.DESIGN adheres to the core concept of "Aesthetics, Life, Rebirth" and continuously explores cross-boundary possibilities to maintain the forward-looking and innovative nature of its designs. Valuing customer characteristics and cultural diversity, the firm infuses unwavering progressive energy into the pursuit of a better life. With profound experience and insights in interior design, IF.DESIGN has collaborated with well-known domestic developers, leveraging its keen design sensibility to explore the inherent aesthetics of things.
Award Record
With this recognition, If Design is 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. 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/180795
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/180795
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!180795
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/379593
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Eternal Center Residential
- Function
- Residential
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Rosy Brown, Gray, Dim Gray, Dark Gray and Dark Slate Gray
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- If Design
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #180795
Credits
- Image Credits
- Photographer Zhang Daqi, Eternal Center, 2025.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This project stands out for its innovative "Floating Island" elevated-platform design, offering an exclusive aerial private residence. It integrates Hangzhou's traditional heritage with Western Italian light luxury and French elegance, creating a unique fusion of East and West. The design incorporates advanced technologies, such as the six-constant living system, to ensure unparalleled living comfort.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by Hangzhou's rich cultural heritage and its evolving urban dynamics, the design draws on the city's historical connection with the Grand Canal and combines it with modern, cutting edge aesthetics. The blend of Eastern humanistic values and Western luxury elements reflects the city's unique identity. The technical inspiration stemmed from overcoming space limitations in the downtown core, leading to innovative architectural solutions such as the elevated platform "Floating Island."
- Research
- The research methodology involved studying existing urban residential models, advanced technologies, and user needs. Data was collected through architectural and environmental simulations, leading to innovations like the six constant living system and the Floating Island concept. The research results provided insights into integrating technology and comfort, impacting both high end residential design and urban planning.
- Challenge
- The key challenge was creating a high end residence in Hangzhou's dense urban core while preserving views, privacy, and superior living standards. This required innovative architectural strategies and advanced system integration, including the "Floating Island" platform and six constant system. Strict regulations, scarce land resources, and technical constraints were resolved through integrated architectural and technological solutions.
- Realization and Technology
- The project utilizes cutting edge technologies in fresh air ventilation, humidity regulation, haze removal, and multi dimensional sound insulation. The design also employs dual effect filtration technologies for clean air and water, as well as smart home systems. Innovative construction methods, such as the elevated platform design, make it possible to optimize the use of scarce urban space while ensuring privacy, views, and a sustainable living environment.
- Operation and Interaction
- The residence operates through an integrated smart home system, allowing residents to control various environmental settings like temperature, humidity, and air quality. The space transitions between residential and social areas seamlessly, with the intelligent design adapting to different living scenarios. The elevated platform "Floating Island" offers unparalleled views and privacy, while the comprehensive six constant system enhances overall comfort and convenience.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in April 2025 and finished in December 2025 in China.
- Specifications
- Area: 472 square meters. The design features cloud screen high rise residences, stacked villas, and standard floors, with extraordinary floor to ceiling heights. The "Floating Island" platform creates a private aerial residence. Technologies integrated include fresh air ventilation, humidity regulation, haze removal, and intelligent systems. The development also utilizes high end materials for optimal durability and aesthetics.
- Keywords
- Elevated Platform, Floating Island, Luxury Residence, Smart Home, Modern Aesthetics, Eastern-Western Fusion, Cultural Heritage, Innovative Architecture, High-end Living
