Press Release
Karson Liu Receives the Silver A' Design Award for The Crown Lounge in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Karson Liu recognized for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2019 - 2020 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 23, 2020 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that The Crown Lounge by Karson Liu, designed for Emperor Group, has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category. The recognition forms part of the 2019 - 2020 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 evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Silver A' Design Award Means
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.
About The Crown Lounge
The Crown is a lounge set on the 25th floor and rooftop of a hotel in Hong Kong. The interior covers 6000 square feet across two levels of 3000 square feet each. The main level holds a bar, a performance stage, a seating lounge and velvet booths. A curved grand hallway leads to private rooms and to a balcony with a skyline view. The rooftop terrace offers a quieter setting. The design follows the Art Deco style and uses marble, glass and metal inlays. Curved mirrors were fitted to align with the marble pieces and the inlays.
About Karson Liu
Upon his completion of studies in Sydney, Karson became a tutor at the University of Technology and helped training more interior designers for the University. Since his move to Hong Kong in 2000, Karson continues to strive for his career as a designer. He has worked with Marc & Chantal, Alan Chan & Associates, Paring Onions. During this time he focused on design projects in the commercial sector, specialising in public spaces and exhibitions over Shanghai and Hong Kong.
Award Record
Karson Liu is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
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/91356
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/91356
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!91356
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/258510
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- The Crown Lounge
- Function
- Lounge
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Saddle Brown, Black, Sienna and Peru
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Emperor Group
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Karson Liu
- Country
- Hong Kong (China)
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2019 - 2020
- Design ID
- #91356
Credits
- Team
- Kavod Media International Limited and Winky Siu
- Image Credits
- KAVOD MEDIA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, 2019
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Secretly sitting on the 25th floor and rooftop of the Emperor Hotel Hong Kong - The Crown is the definition of glamour and luxury. It’s your art-of-living lounge and indulgent getaway where class, music, and entertainment are all under and above the one roof. Filled with refined decor and exuberant glamour, the full floor with performance stage and velvet booths, multipurpose private rooms and rooftop terrace brings sky-high sophistication and intimate luxury straight from the 1920’s.
- Inspiration
- Name, establishment nature, and an intuitive relatedness across desired characteristics and connotations was the inspiration that sparked and fuelled the design process. The client's desired nature for the establishment, the name selected and the Crown in its object form, all have relevance in fueling the design process. Associations related to the preciousness, lavishness, luxuriousness and enjoying the best life has to offer work with the Art Deco style chosen as the design vehicle.
- Research
- Research generally included the study of Art Deco design, art pieces, geometry and shapes, building materials, architecture and etc. Research of modern buildings were very important as well. To recreate the Art Deco interior with traditional materials and methods would be very time-consuming and not cost-effective. Many hours of research and meetings with material suppliers and craftsmen was undertaken to ensure the design was achievable and within budget.
- Challenge
- The design used a lot of marble, glass, and metal inlays. Especially for the curve hallway where all the material mentioned need to follow the curve. Precise measurement and preparation was very critical.
- Realization and Technology
- Many challenges were required to be conquered during the construction of this hallway due to the nature and vast numbers in material selection. Several sets of templates were made on site and final fabrication was conducted at the factory. Final installation also required several attempts in fitting the curved mirrors to align with the marble pieces and the inlays.
- Operation and Interaction
- Once guests arrive at the establishment, they are greeted with the Main Lounge consisting of the Crown Bar, the Stage, Lounge and Velvet Booth areas. Then the Grand Hallway leads guests deeper into the establishment for even more luscious and personalised experiences. Guests can find their perfect spot at the Balcony for a skyline view or sit back at the Velvet Booths for performances. A more tranquil setting can be found on the Rooftop and for extra privacy, VIP Rooms are also available.
- Project Duration and Location
- Started in November 2018 and completed in August 2019
- Specifications
- The site has a total area of 6000 square feet and is split into two levels. The main areas of the establishment is located on the 25th/F and a rooftop - each of 3000 square feet.
- Keywords
- Art Deco, Restaurant, Bar, The Crown
