Press Release
A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design Goes to Living in the Clouds Residential Apartment by Kirstin Fu-Ying Wang
The international grand jury of the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Kirstin Fu-Ying Wang for interior space and exhibition design
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COMO, Italy, April 22, 2022 /DesignNewswire/ Living in the Clouds Residential Apartment by Kirstin Fu-Ying Wang, designed for Spaceblossom Interior Design, has been granted the 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 evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the A' Design Award
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 Living in the Clouds Residential Apartment
Living in the Clouds is a penthouse apartment interior located on level 32 in New Taipei City, Taiwan. The 300 square meter home is often surrounded by fog, and the design draws on this setting through rich earth tones that create a calm and stable atmosphere. Stone, wood and metal are combined to add depth and natural texture. Warm grey furniture and lighting fixtures give a contemporary look. The public area joins the living room, island kitchen and dining area, while three bedrooms with large windows face the city.
About Kirstin Fu-Ying Wang
Kirstin Wang, Spaceblossom Design's founder and design director, is a passionate and experienced interior designer with over 20 years experience and with strong strategic planning,conceptual design, documentation and project management skills. Kirstin has been involved in many types of design projects ranging from residential both individual and multi, through to hospitality, hotel, retail and large scale retail. She has been working as lead designer on large scale projects in Taiwan, Australia and China. Her extensive expertise in diverse types of projects embodies each client’s unique interests to create signature design that stand out.
Award Record
This recognition makes Kirstin Fu-Ying Wang a winner of 2 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2019 - 2020 and the 2021 - 2022 editions 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. 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/131360
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/131360
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!131360
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/259459
- Further Information from the Laureate: http://bit.ly/3Cgqp2T
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
- Living in the Clouds Residential Apartment
- Function
- Residential Apartment
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Light Slate Gray, Dim Gray, Dark Gray, Gray and Light Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Spaceblossom Interior Design
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Kirstin Fu-Ying Wang
- Country
- Taiwan (China)
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2021 - 2022
- Design ID
- #131360
Credits
- Image Credits
- Images by Kirstin Fu-Ying Wang
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The penthouse apartment is situated on level 32 overlooking Taipei city. The custom floor plan has a well thought out approach that encompasses daily living for one individual or an entire family, whilst allowing for the flexibility to entertain an intimate gathering or transformed for a large soiree. The earth-toned space is a primary theme throughout, with subtle changes to depth and the natural texture of stone, wood and metal stack the thickness of the field, which form a natural and vivid modern scenery. The warm grey-tone furniture and lighting fixtures gives a timeless and contemporary look and feel.
- Inspiration
- This luxurious penthouse apartment is situated in an elevated position of New Taipei City, Taiwan and overlooking the city. The location is often surrounded by fog, a dream-like state like living in the clouds. Inspired by this nature phenomenon, this design is takes inspiration from the rich and elegant earth tones, creating a noble and stable atmosphere. A thoughtful selection of colors and shades creates a unique spatial tension. The ingenious mix and match of different textures further stimulates the harmony of Zen. Living in this peaceful home is like meditating in the mountain that brings people stillness and relaxation in the midst of the obstacles in life.
- Research
- There were many challenging aspects on both the design and interior construction. The consultant team cooperated successfully with the builders and craftsmen to achieve the aesthetics from the original concept while maintaining practical functionality.
- Challenge
- As it was a roughcast apartment ,the most challenging aspect of this project was initial space planning and fundamental works. The project scope including joinery detailing, carpentry, coordinating electrical and mechanical services for lighting and ventilation outlets, air conditioning, painting, a new kitchen and bathroom appliances installations, furniture selection and soft furnishings throughout.
- Realization and Technology
- Rose gold titanium ion coated stainless steel frame mounting glass were selected for partition material in study and several sliding doors to create luxurious look and uniqueness in the space. Smart home lighting and control system was adopted for better connectivity and enhanced living experience.
- Operation and Interaction
- The public area is an open space including the living room, open-plan island kitchen and dining area. The Living room has large windows overlooking a vast and striking cityscape of Taipei. Entering the private area - the large master bedroom suite is situated at the rear of the apartment, with a glass door opening into a private and luxurious bathroom. There are two additional bedrooms with ensuite adjacent to the master bedroom. Every bedroom has large windows overlooking the city and providing ample nature light.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in February and finished in July, 2021 in New Taipei City, Taiwan .
- Specifications
- Interior area is 300 square meter.
- Keywords
- Modern, Simple, Luxurious, Residential Design, Timeless, Minimalist, Monochrome, Skyscraper, Contemporary, Residential Apartment
