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Aurora Dance Residence by Fu Mei Chiu Wins the A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Fu Mei Chiu honored 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/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Aurora Dance Residence by Fu Mei Chiu, designed for ReasonDesign, has been granted the A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category. The award was conferred within the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the A' Design Award Means
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.
About Aurora Dance Residence
Aurora Dance is a residential interior design for a home shared by people and cats. The apartment has an actual area of 159 square meters and includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a multifunctional room. Solid stainless steel, titanium-plated metal, dark wood and stone are combined with wood grain surfaces that soften the cold feeling of the metal. Black and gray tones follow the coat colors of the cats, and small caves and corners suit their habits. Scratch-resistant leather and non-staining metal are used. Adjustable lighting and smart appliances complete the space.
About Fu Mei Chiu
Design is shaped by real user experience and feedback to needs, and using the simplest design vocabulary to create a happy residence for users has always been the unchanging principle of the team's implementation. In each design, the customer's entrustment is placed in the most important position, carefully consider the difference between the internal and external conditions of each case, implement the response to the real needs of the occupants, let the design concept be implemented, emphasize the integrity of the structure, and pursue the integration of building materials and furniture. Texture, to create unique works with authenticity.
Award Record
With this recognition, Fu Mei Chiu 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/137115
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/137115
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!137115
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/328181
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Aurora Dance Residence
- Function
- Residence
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Dim Gray, Black, Dark Gray, Dark Slate Gray and Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- ReasonDesign
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Fu Mei Chiu
- Country
- Taiwan (China)
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2021 - 2022
- Design ID
- #137115
Credits
- Team
- FU-MEI CHIU, JIAN-AN LI
- Image Credits
- ReasonDesign
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- To achieve visual integration and structural stability, the design team used many metal techniques for the cabinet. Starting from the dismantling of the wall, the design team added C-shaped steel panels inside the wall to ensure that the large cabinets would not be deformed by external gravity or gravity. Reinforced the steel panels into the steel structure, then sealed them up layer by layer with metal panels, calcium silicate panels, and wood panels. The glass of the collection cabinet was modified three to four times to achieve a zero-error fit with the cabinet.
- Inspiration
- This project is a space for cats and humans. That is the reason why it is so important to consider both the habits of the cats and the personalities of the client. The design team understood the client style preferences during the communication process; therefore, the theme was set as technology, metal, and light and shadow. Used a lot of solid stainless steel and titanium-plated metal and used wood grain material to balance the cold feeling of metal. Meanwhile, the colors are black and gray according to the cat coat color, and many caves and corners are created to suit the cat's habits.
- Research
- A large amount of metal reflects a cold texture under the light, enhancing the atmosphere with smart appliances and adjustable lighting. This is a perfect home for both cats and humans, with caves and corners often seen in the space, giving cats great privacy. The gray and black color also echoes the cat fur. The design team was familiar with the client's needs and ideas and integrated the client's preferences to achieve the proportions between metal, light, and shadow. The color, material, and shape complement each other, highlighting the unique and extraordinary taste of life.
- Challenge
- To display the perfect side of the cabinet and to make the 3mm solid stainless-steel structure more compatible, the design team disassembled the wall, reinforced them with metal layers, and sealed them with wood. The glass of the corner showcase is also tightly fitted, and the hinges are perfectly hidden. The desk also uses the metal cladding method. In addition, considering the length of the desk, the stainless steel may be warped. Therefore, the design team reinforced the structure of the table to achieve a minimalist sense of space.
- Realization and Technology
- Furniture selection as a starting point because not everyone can describe their most desired style. The design team finally deduced the client favorite style through the different features of the imported furniture. (Aurora Dance) starts from a B&B sofa, the design team constructs the atmosphere of the space from the characteristics of the sofa chosen by the client. The design team not only met the client needs but also considered the possibility of a move. The design team invited the client to choose furniture, and furnishings could take with the client became part of the sustainability concept.
- Operation and Interaction
- As a place for cats and humans, the design team combined the living habits of both to complete the project. The materials used are scratch-resistant leather and non-staining metal suitable for cats, and the one-piece cabinet makes the interior vision smoother and adds a texture under the light and shadow, making people feel like walking in the light and shadow of emptiness. In addition, this project uses imported classic furniture, focusing on the relationship between people and space. The design team uses simple design elements to create a design that will stand out over time.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project finished in February 2022 in Taiwan.
- Specifications
- The project is a new house on the 15th floor with a 281.7 square meter entitlement area and a 159 square meter actual area. There are two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a multi-functional room with excellent functions. The design team chose solid stainless steel, titanium-plated metal, dark wood, and stone to match. Meanwhile, the special paint is Japanese Cement paint, which has minerals that can absorb moisture and deodorize, as well as its irregular pattern that can give the space a more layered and three-dimensional feeling.
- Keywords
- Technology, Aurora, cat, dark colors, metal.
