Press Release
Ana Rita Soares Receives the Bronze A' Design Award for Restelo Living Space in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Ana Rita Soares recognized for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 22, 2022 /DesignNewswire/ Restelo Living Space by Ana Rita Soares, designed for Ana Rita Soares Interior Design, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The award was conferred within the 2021 - 2022 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 Bronze A' Design Award Means
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Regarding Restelo Living Space
Restelo is the interior design of a villa in Lisbon, Portugal, covering the living room, entry hall and stairs. The layout is open and minimal. The entry hall separates the living room from the dining room and the kitchen. A custom-made bookcase connects the living room with the home office on the second floor. The bookcase is made of MDF lacquered in light gray and anthracite, and it includes hidden storage. The living room holds two seating areas, one for socializing near the television and one facing the garden for relaxation.
About Ana Rita Soares
Born in Setúbal in 1981, started studying architecture in Setúbal, and graduated in Interior Design in Madrid, in 2004. Developed her first interior design works also in Madrid. In 2006, created the “Atelier Ana Rita Soares – Interior Design”. Between 2006 and 2012, was a decorator on the Show “Querido Mudei a Casa”, displayed on the SIC Mulher channel, and, between 2011 and 2012, was responsible for the for the Decoration section of the show “Mais Mulher”, on the same channel. Counts with various participations in the press, such as periodical features on “Casa Dez”, “Flash Decoração” and “Casa Cláudia” magazines.
Award Record
With this recognition, Ana Rita Soares 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/128342
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/128342
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!128342
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/312822
- Further Information from the Laureate: http://www.anaritasoares.com
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Restelo Living Space
- Function
- Living Space
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Dark Gray, Silver, Gray, Light Gray and Dark Slate Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Ana Rita Soares Interior Design
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Ana Rita Soares
- Country
- Portugal
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2021 - 2022
- Design ID
- #128342
Credits
- Team
- Rita Nobre, Marta Venâncio and Lara Martins
- Image Credits
- 4: Photographer Liete Couto Quintal Video Credits: SIC Caras, Editing: Isabel Rainha Cruz Texts: Catarina Pereira Dias
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The contemporary architecture and organic and refined lines which define this house leave no one indifferent to it. There is a dark-toned wood console at the entrance and a table lamp flanked by a pair of sliding doors. The most striking pieces, designed by the Atelier, are undoubtedly the custom-made carpet and the two-story bookcase in the living room that connects this space with the office. It is possible to notice several nooks and crannies for decorative items, plants and hidden storage.
- Inspiration
- The Atelier Ana Rita Soares, known for its tailor-made projects, was challenged to develop a project for a whole villa. Their clients are hotel chain owners who enjoy receiving and entertaining people. They wanted an open floor print, prioritizing living spaces. Building a concept from that reality, the Atelier designed spaces that were city-inspired. During this project, they sketched it in an open-space style, and they included a biophilic design linking the city idea and the house's location.
- Research
- They designed this house according to the client's taste, who appreciated contemporaneity, minimalist, and above all, sophistication. During this project, there were lots of interaction and a free communication channel between the Atelier and its client, resulting in a unique space. Their work method consists of having a specialized team performing extensive research and 3D proposals on each project. They develop cohesive designs that mirror our client's perspectives, as well as their style and vision.
- Challenge
- One of the biggest challenges faced by the Atelier Ana Rita Soares team was to keep the refined architectural blueprint and transform it into a cosy and comfortable space without ever taking it away from its essence. After widespread research and some 3D renders, they brought this cosiness to the rooms using fabrics, pillows, accessories, and rugs (designed by them).
- Realization and Technology
- They developed 3D renders and floor plans throughout this home's design to best support their ideas and showed their client what their interior design project would resemble. The Atelier combined custom-made pieces with specially picked design items from renowned brands such as Minotti, Rimadesio, Cattelan, Trussardi and Arketipo. The Atelier drew the bookshelf. It was made of MDF wood lacquered light gray and anthracite and is two-story in height.
- Operation and Interaction
- The entry hall is a warm welcome that separates the social areas: the living room area, from the dining room and kitchen, which centre around cooking and sharing. The Atelier divided the living room into two sitting spaces with different purposes. The first one is to promote socializing around the tv area, while the second one, turned towards the garden, encourages relaxation and enjoyment of the view. The bookcase is a linking element since it connects the living room to the home office on the second floor.
- Project Duration and Location
- This project started during the house construction in 2016, and they finished it in 2020. The house location is in Lisbon, Portugal.
- Specifications
- Restelo is a villa property where the Atelier designed the entire house. For this particular contest, they are submitting the living room and entry hall. The living room area is 78,89 m2, the stairs area is 12,67 m2, and the hall is 14,12 m2. The joining areas of the hall and the stairs are 26,79 m2.
- Keywords
- City House, Sophistication, Minimalism, Custom-made Design, Urban
