Press Release
Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design Goes to Taipei 101 Observatory Entry Plaza Lobby by Tai+Associates
Tai+Associates recognized for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 20, 2023 /DesignNewswire/ Taipei 101 Observatory Entry Plaza Lobby by Tai+Associates 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 2022 - 2023 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.
The Bronze A' Design Award Explained
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.
About Taipei 101 Observatory Entry Plaza Lobby
Taipei 101 Observatory Entry Plaza is a lobby on the fifth floor of the Taipei 101 building in Taipei. The plaza is the entry point for visitors to the observatory on the eighty-eighth floor. The space supports waiting, photography, shopping and exhibition, and includes souvenir shops and a cafe. Curved LED walls show videos of Taiwan landscapes. Light plates hanging from the ceiling represent the topography of Taiwan. The wall lights are carved with family names in traditional characters. The front desk is made of green marble and shaped to resemble Jade Mountain.
About Tai+Associates
Tai+Associates was established in 2001, its Chinese title ”Tai Ren”, embodies the expectation we hold for our environment;“nature as its core and comfort in space”. With modernity, simplicity, minimalism and purity, we aspire to unite architecture, landscape and interior design professionals as our strength, providing versatile space planning for people of our time.
Award Record
With this recognition, Tai+Associates is a winner of 4 A' Design Awards. The awards span the editions from 2020 - 2021 to 2022 - 2023 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. 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/145315
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/145315
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!145315
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/279559
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.taispacedesign.com/
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
- Taipei 101 Observatory Entry Plaza Lobby
- Function
- Lobby
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Black, Midnight Blue, Dodger Blue and Dark Slate Gray
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Tai+Associates
- Country
- Taiwan (China)
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2022 - 2023
- Design ID
- #145315
Credits
- Team
- Tai Chen, Chen Te chang, Pei Ying Lin, Ya Wei Cheng and Wen Jen Ni
- Image Credits
- Tai+Associates Blake Wang
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This project, located on the 5th floor of the iconic Taipei 101 building, serves as the gateway for tourists to experience Taiwan's rich culture and geography. The goal is to create a welcoming and memorable experience for visitors while also maximizing commercial benefits. In the 30 minutes before and after their visit to the 88th-floor observatory, the design focuses on fulfilling the tourists' mental needs, managing queues, and providing refreshments and souvenirs. The wall lights are uniquely carved with family names written in traditional characters, while the front desk is designed to resemble Taiwan's highest peak, Jade Mountain.
- Inspiration
- This project draws inspiration from the captivating coastline of Taiwan. The ambiance is carefully crafted with an array of lighting options, catering to the varied preferences of guests. The stunning natural beauty of Taiwan is showcased in all its glory with the innovative use of curved LED screen walls. The result is an immersive and breathtaking visual experience that leaves a lasting impression on visitors.
- Research
- The project incorporates landscape architecture principles and geographic design to create a unique and visually appealing space. Additionally, traditional Chinese calligraphy is incorporated into the design to add cultural significance and a touch of authenticity to the project.
- Challenge
- The project is located in a very busy tourist spot. Research shows that before the Colvid-19 pandemic, there would be 290,000,000 visitors per year, which was 8000 visitors per year. The construction work had to be done only at midnight. Which limits the work time for the team, and is one of the challenges the team faces.
- Realization and Technology
- Taiwan photography light plates Various changing/steady light plates hanging from the ceiling are regarded as the topography and geography of Taiwan, linking the past, present, future, and people from everywhere in the world. Together with the TV wall at the back of the counter, the counter is made of Taiwan’s special green marble, providing the first to see the touching impact of Taiwan.
- Operation and Interaction
- The hanging light plates are designed to represent Taiwan's topography and geography, connecting people from different parts of the world through changing lighting effects. This design not only pays homage to Taiwan's rich history but also represents the present and future of the country. The lighting effects change frequently, creating a dynamic atmosphere that captivates visitors and encourages them to explore Taiwan further.
- Specifications
- The plaza is surrounded by curved LED walls, to showcase videos of Taiwan landscapes, leading visitors to have a better understanding of Taiwan. moving light balls, hanging fiber lights, souvenir shops, and 101 Café, the plaza has become a multi-function space for waiting, photographing, shopping, and exhibition.
- Keywords
- lobby, showroom, lounge, store, shop, retail space, observatory modernism, post-modern, exquisite mansion
