The Dimensional D Workspace by Ching Tze Tu Is Granted the A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design

Ching Tze Tu of Arch Interior 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 14, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for The Dimensional D Workspace by Ching Tze Tu of Arch Interior Design, designed for Tengda Insurance Brokers Co., Ltd.. The result belongs to the 2025 - 2026 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 assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

What the A' Design Award Means

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 The Dimensional D Workspace

The Dimensional D is an office interior design created for an insurance brokerage in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The workspace covers 330.58 square meters and translates the letter D of the corporate identity into a spatial language. A sculptural branded wall acts as a central anchor and offers clear visual orientation. Linear lighting set along the ceiling guides visitors from the lobby to the private zones. Soft-light membrane ceilings provide glare-free illumination. Cool metals and acoustic glass are combined with warm timber to balance a professional character with comfort.

About Ching Tze Tu

Arch Interior Design is a multidisciplinary design practice based in Taiwan, specializing in high-end residential interiors. Established in 1998, the studio integrates spatial planning, interior design, and artistic sensibility to create refined environments tailored to each client’s needs. With experience across architecture, landscape, and interior design, the team is known for its thoughtful material use and spatial flow. Arch Interior Design contributes to society by enhancing daily life through design that emphasizes human experience, contextual relevance, and functional beauty.

About Arch Interior Design

Arch Interior Design, established in 1998, specializes in residential interiors, seamlessly blending architecture, art, and landscape. Renowned for crafting poetic, story-driven spaces tailored to each client.

Award Record

This recognition makes Ching Tze Tu of Arch Interior Design a winner of 3 A' Design Awards. The awards span the editions from 2017 - 2018 to 2025 - 2026 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/182153
A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/182153
Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!182153
Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/220037
Further Information from the Laureate: https://tengda-broker.com/

Media Contact

Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project: The Dimensional D Workspace
Function: Workspace
Category: Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Discipline: Spatial Design
Industry: Architecture and Packaging & Retail
Colors: Gray, White Smoke, Dark Gray, Dim Gray and Silver
Images: 5
Client: Tengda Insurance Brokers Co., Ltd.

The Recognition

Laureate: Ching Tze Tu
Country: Taiwan (China)
Brand: Arch Interior Design
Recognition: A' Design Award
Edition: 2025 - 2026
Design ID: #182153

Design Details

Unique Properties: The design transforms the "D" from the corporate identity into a dynamic spatial language. It redefines the traditional insurance office by balancing professional rationality with human warmth. Key features include a sculptural "D" branded wall and a rhythmic ceiling with linear lighting that guides visitors intuitively. The material palette juxtaposes cool metals and glass against warm timber, creating asoft yet firm atmosphere that enhances both corporate authority and employee well-being.
Inspiration: Inspiration stems from the core identity of Tengda Insurance, the letter D, symbolizing Determination and Dependability. The motive: deconstruct the rigid image of financial institutions and replace it with a fluid, balanced environment. Research focused on how curves and light affect psychological comfort in high-pressure workplaces. The design utilizes directional linear lighting to establish a clear spatial sequence, acting as a visual metaphor for steady corporate growth.
Research: This Qualitative Research aimed to deconstruct the cold image of insurance firms. Methodology involved spatial analysis of employee well-being and visual branding. Data was collected via stakeholder interviews and workplace ergonomics studies. Participants included agency staff and clients. Results showed that curved geometries and shadowless lighting significantly reduce stress. The impact: a workspace that fosters trust and efficiency, proving that brand-integrated design directly enhances corporate identity and employee mental health in high-pressure financial sectors.
Challenge: Integrating a bold, 3D brand identity within a 330.58 sqm plan without compromising fluidity was the main challenge. We balanced acoustic privacy for insurance consultations with an open aesthetic. Realizing the seamless "D" wall and shadowless membrane ceiling required precise coordination between CNC-fabrication and MEP systems to ensure both aesthetic purity and functional efficiency.
Realization and Technology: The project features a custom-engineered "D" branded wall, realized through CNC Nesting and high-precision cladding to ensure seamless geometric curves. A sophisticated interplay of matte metals and acoustic glass panels provides a balance between transparency and privacy. The implementation of soft-light membrane systems integrated with linear LED modules creates a sophisticated, glare-free illumination that enhances the fluidity of the open-plan office. Precision joinery transitions between warm timber veneers and cool metallic surfaces emphasize a soft-to-firm tactile contrast.
Operation and Interaction: Upon entering, visitors are intuitively guided by a rhythmic sequence of linear lighting that traces the ceiling, creating a seamless flow from the lobby to the private zones. The "D" branded wall acts as a central anchor, providing a clear visual orientation. In the open workspace, the soft-light membrane ceiling provides glare-free illumination, reducing eye strain during long hours. Interaction is encouraged through open-plan layouts that balance social transparency with quiet, acoustically shielded areas for focused tasks.
Project Duration and Location: The project was completed in 2025. The site is located in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. All design phases, from initial conceptualization and brand integration research to on-site construction and bespoke furniture installation, were executed within this period to meet the corporate headquarters' strategic opening schedule.
Specifications: Total Floor Area: 330.58 sqm. The interior utilizes a modular grid system to optimize flow.
Keywords: Insurance Office, Corporate Identity, Linear Lighting, Geometric Curves, Workplace Wellness, Modern Interior, Kaohsiung Design, Minimalist Workspace.