Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design Goes to Ease in the Woods Residential by James Yen

James Yen 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 28, 2022 /DesignNewswire/ Ease in the Woods Residential by James Yen, designed for WI.Design, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to the 2021 - 2022 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 Bronze A' Design Award

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 Ease in the Woods Residential

Ease in the Woods is a model house on the 36th floor of a residential building in Taiwan. The interior covers about 77 pings and includes three bedrooms, a light meal area, a mahjong room, a reading area and a small banquet room. Partition walls are replaced by semi-screens, so the city views stay visible from both standing and sitting positions. Gratings and dark oak panels shape a simple Italian style. Stone, glass and steel-brushed veneer add warm and natural textures. Large French windows bring daylight into every area.

About James Yen

Professional in architectural design and interior space, using effective drawing representation and construction experience to allow space prototypes to behave. During the movement, through different facades, the light and shadow that change with time give people different perceptions experiences, and beautiful living spaces. WI Design is always active learning, active thinking, and initiative to create the next space with a rich depth of field. The design team of WI Design creates a priceless space for individuals with a combination of humanity and art.

Award Record

With this recognition, James Yen is a winner of 2 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2020 - 2021 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/136437
A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/136437
Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!136437
Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/280027

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: Ease in the Woods Residential
Function: Residential
Category: Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Discipline: Spatial Design
Industry: Architecture and Packaging & Retail
Colors: Light Gray, Silver, Dark Gray, Tan and Rosy Brown
Images: 5
Client: WI.Design

The Recognition

Laureate: James Yen
Country: Taiwan (China)
Recognition: Bronze A' Design Award
Edition: 2021 - 2022
Design ID: #136437

Credits

Team: YUNG-CHIEH YEN, ROU-I HUANG
Image Credits: WI. Design

Design Details

Unique Properties: On the left of the elevator, the wall is hallowed out in a round shape to show the beautiful views on the 36th floor. At the same time, gratings are used and paired with dark oak wooden plates to embody the classic Italian Minotti style, simple and semi-luxurious. The living room and the study are equipped with the most efficient lightings of the whole residence. Semi-screens are set up between areas for division without blocking eyesight, allowing users to enjoy the breathtaking sceneries whenever they are standing or sitting.
Inspiration: Ease in the Woods is a model house. The designer first evaluated the geographical conditions and natural advantages and concluded to design the space for those starting their retirement life. Hence, a highly functional kitchen and relaxing mahjong area are created. At the same time, since the space is located on a high floor with an overlooking view of the city, the overall interior is set up with semi-screens instead of partitions to give flexibility to users.
Research: Spatial arrangements and interior designs are inseparable. Within the transparent and expansive space, the designer eliminated partition walls and placed high functional television walls and a kitchen island to increase functionality secretly. This project can almost fulfill expectations from all kinds of clients. It has an unintentional configuration, a relaxing and breathtaking overlooking view, a modern Italian overall style, and most importantly, the heartfelt feeling for users to enjoy everyday life with the ones they love and cherish.
Challenge: Spaces are made for humans. The designer has been embodying this concept and would always understand the living requirements through conversations as if clothes should be worn to deliver unique characteristics. However, Ease in the Woods is a model house that hasn had a particular owner yet. Hence, creating a design that most people will be fond of was the goal of this project. The designer went through challenges that tested the accuracy of observation and calibration to bring the beautiful views into the interior harmoniously finally.
Realization and Technology: Ease in the Woods is a model house, which will be shown to many clients after construction. The project is located in a high-function neighborhood and is the first choice for citizens who wish to move into a new environment. The overall emits a relaxing and comfy vibe, while wooden materials are used to outline a warm yet refreshing spatial feeling. The designer spotted the advantages above and placed all kinds of ingenuity throughout the space, not to only meet the requirements of living but also fulfill expectations of users to be living in the space.
Operation and Interaction: Ease in the Woods is a construction project containing the highest public area ratio and greenery in Linkou District. It is also located in a quiet neighborhood with streets surrounding it. After people have been fighting and struggling in the city for quite some time, they want to save some quality time for themselves; the designer aimed to create a living environment for these people. A massive number of French windows are set up with situational lightings to deliver a relaxing spatial feeling.
Project Duration and Location: The project finished in October 2020 in Taiwan.
Specifications: Ease in the Woods is certificated as 125 pings with an actual interior space of 77 pings. It is a model house located on the 36th floor, equipped with a private elevator and three bedrooms (bathroom and closets included). A light meal area, a mahjong room, a reading area, and a small-scale banquet room are also included. The designer used natural materials, such as stones, Chang Hong glasses, and steel-brushed veneers to give a comforting visual experience through the unique grains and rustic colors.
Keywords: Italian, spacious interior, higher floors, gratings, Minotti