Hufeng Courtyard Model Villa by Gfd Is Granted the Silver A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design

Gfd honored for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2020 - 2021 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 23, 2021 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Hufeng Courtyard Model Villa by Gfd has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category. The recognition forms part of the 2020 - 2021 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.

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.

Regarding Hufeng Courtyard Model Villa

Hufeng Courtyard is a model villa interior in Hangzhou, China, covering 253 square meters. Six artistic glass screens separate the living room from the dining area. A white marble wall, marble floors with water wave grain and matte tinted sandalwood panels form a modern landscape scene. Gauze curtains filter the sunlight. The staircase beside the dining area follows a modern Chinese style. The room for elder family members is placed on the ground floor next to the courtyard. Oak flooring, bronze-like stainless steel and white sintered stone complete the interior.

About Gfd

GFD | Profile GFD, founded more than a decade ago, is dedicated to working on interior design of real estate projects, hotels, commercial spaces and upscale private residences. The two design directors both obtained a bachelor's degree in China Academy of Art, and then had further study in Politecnico di Milano and University of the Arts London respectively. In addition, they have been engaged in teaching activities in college for many years. The creative team members all graduated from design colleges at home and abroad. GFD emphasizes integrated design quality control, from spaces to furnishings, schemes to construction drawings.

Award Record

Gfd 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. 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/107016
A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/107016
Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!107016
Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/280084
Further Information from the Laureate: http://r6d.cn/XZvp

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: Hufeng Courtyard Model Villa
Function: Model Villa
Category: Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Discipline: Spatial Design
Industry: Architecture and Packaging & Retail
Colors: Silver, Dark Gray, Gray, Gainsboro and Dark Slate Gray
Images: 5

The Recognition

Laureate: Gfd
Country: China
Recognition: Silver A' Design Award
Edition: 2020 - 2021
Design ID: #107016

Credits

Team: Ye Fei, Tao Zhilan, Ge Sicong, Kang Huicai, Cai Yangyang, Hu Hui and Lu Xinyi
Image Credits: Photographers: Xu Shukai

Design Details

Unique Properties: Sunshine penetrates the gauze curtain and filter into the living room. Six artistic glass screens erect in the space, to separate the living room and dining area. The staircase beside the dining room features a modern Chinese style. In the elegant and intimate living & dining area, the family members can talk and enjoy food together. For the convenience of the seniors, the elders' room is set at the inner area on 1F, adjacent to the courtyard. The master bedroom is elegant, calming and peaceful.
Inspiration: Staying away from the hustle and bustle of the world, getting close to nature, living with the family and occasionally gathering with friends and relatives, constitute a desired lifestyle for those who has achieved a successful career. The project provides a perfect living space that caters to the demands of those who aspires to live a poetic life. Situated in Hangzhou, China, this model villa brings in elements of mountain, lake and cloud, and showcases a serene, elegant ambience.
Research: In short, the project showcases a modern Chinese-style dwelling, which incorporates mountain and water elements to interpret an elegant and poetic lifestyle.
Challenge: In order to satisfy the needs of each family member, the design of public area (underground space) had been adjusted many times, finally reaching the balance between functional spaces.
Realization and Technology: Main materials: marble, oak wood flooring, bronze-like stainless steel, tinted sandalwood panel, white sintered stone panel, fabric covering, glass
Operation and Interaction: Sunshine penetrates the gauze curtain and filter into the living room. The delicate white marble wall that presents a vivid view of mountain and lake, the marble floorings characterized by water wave-like grain, as well as the matte tinted sandalwood panels, together create a modern "landscape painting" in the living room. It's a tranquil yet dynamic space, where the occupants can either stay alone silently or enjoy time with the family.
Project Duration and Location: The project started in May 2019 and finished in October 2019 in Hangzhou, China
Specifications: The area of project is 253 square meter.
Keywords: model villa, serene, Chinese-style dwelling, elegant, simplistic, tea, Hangzhou