Press Release
Manila Spa by Zhao Fang Chen and Yong Jun Ma Receives the Silver A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
The international grand jury of the 2020 - 2021 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Zhao Fang Chen and Yong Jun Ma for interior space and exhibition design
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COMO, Italy, April 23, 2021 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Manila Spa by Zhao Fang Chen and Yong Jun Ma, designed for Xiamen GANGLONG Decoration Engineering Co., Ltd, has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category. The award was conferred within 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.
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.
More About Manila Spa
Manila is a spa interior located in Manila, the Philippines, with a total area of 8000 square meters. The design combines the classic architecture of the city with Chinese courtyard elements and joins traditional and modern techniques. Because the air humidity is high, composite wood plastic is used in place of solid wood. The entrance forms a trapezoidal space with modern pillars under extended wooden eaves. The reception area brings together marble, dark wood, cotton and linen textiles. Dark wood floors and furniture with sharp lines create a warm and comfortable setting.
About Zhao Fang Chen and Yong Jun Ma
Xiamen GANGLONG Decoration Engineering Co., Ltd. was established in September 1994, with a registered capital of 80 million yuan. It is approved by the national construction administrative department: class a special architectural decoration engineering design, class I specialized contracting of architectural decoration engineering, class II specialized contracting of electronics and intelligence, class II specialized contracting of Mechanical and electrical installation engineering, and specialized contracting of curtain wall engineering Grade II and grade III general contracting enterprises for construction projects.
Award Record
This recognition makes Zhao Fang Chen and Yong Jun Ma 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. 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/107363
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/107363
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!107363
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/280629
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Manila Spa
- Function
- Spa
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Black, Dark Slate Gray, Dim Gray, Dark Olive Green and Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Xiamen GANGLONG Decoration Engineering Co., Ltd
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Zhao Fang Chen and Yong Jun Ma
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2020 - 2021
- Design ID
- #107363
Credits
- Team
- Yong Jun Ma, Zhao Fang Chen
- Image Credits
- Zhao Fang Chen
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The Manila Spa of the Philippines is a leisure and entertainment space which integrates the complex functions of culture and recreation. Designers attempt to use the classic architecture of Manila and Chinese elements with the traditional and modern design techniques to brings a sense of relaxation needed for a spa area.
- Inspiration
- This project is inspired by Chinese style courtyards, the designers create an ideal place for relaxation with regional characteristics by making full use of the open space in the middle of the building, combining traditional Chinese style courtyard with the local features and culture of Manila, as well as other Chinese elements, while integrating traditional and modern design techniques.
- Research
- To ensure that the design concept is viable, designers do a lot reseach of the local culture features, and the relationship between traditional and modern design methods to creat a special ambience in this spa. For example,various forms of space in the first floor are connected by a carefully designed walkway. The wooden ceiling, exquisite railings and plant landscape make visitors feel as if they are walking in a courtyard.
- Challenge
- Since, the first floor is 4.3 meters high after deducting the beam. The designers add the traditional ancient Chinese roof modeling element to the design of the ceiling, adding a sense of components and space to the area.
- Realization and Technology
- Since the spa has high air humidity, the designers replace the solid wood with new composite wood plastics to create a comfortable experience space, save energy and protect the environment. The spa suites are designed to look private and elegant. The dark wood floor with sharp lined furniture creates a comfortable and warm living space.
- Operation and Interaction
- At the entrance of the spa, the designers create a trapezoidal space with laterally modern pillars under the extended wooden eaves to deliver a sense of ritual in greeting visitors. The reception center is designed in a plain way for a natural atmosphere by integrating marbles, dark wood, cotton and linen textiles.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project was located in Manila,Philippines.
- Specifications
- Total Area : 8000 square meters
- Keywords
- SPA, Space, Interior, Manila, Wood
