Press Release
Contemporary Nineties Residential House by Thiago Mondini Receives the Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
The international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Thiago Mondini for interior space and exhibition design
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COMO, Italy, April 21, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for Contemporary Nineties Residential House by Thiago Mondini, designed for Thiago Mondini Arquitetura. The result belongs to the 2025 - 2026 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 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.
About Contemporary Nineties Residential House
This project involved the renovation of a 1990s residence, originally presenting an emblematic high quality architecture of Brazilian design from that decade. Given the significance of the architecture, the intervention was limited to the interiors, aiming to preserve the 1990s character while updating the spaces to contemporary standards. The approach considered the original design intent, enhancing functionality and comfort without altering its architectural essence.
About Thiago Mondini
Thiago Mondini is a young brazilian architect who works mainly with highly personalized interior design projects. Other branches of activity are architectural projects - specially residences - and corporate interiors. When creating unique interior design projects, Thiago tries to capture the personality of the clients in order to project this essence on the spaces. Thanks to this approach, there are no two projects that might look alike, even though there's always an underlying line of work that connects all of his creations.
Award Record
With this recognition, Thiago Mondini is a winner of 4 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2021 - 2022 and the 2025 - 2026 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/147429
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/147429
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!147429
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/313133
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Contemporary Nineties Residential House
- Function
- Residential House
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Dark Slate Gray, Light Gray, Silver, Gray and Dim Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Thiago Mondini Arquitetura
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Thiago Mondini
- Country
- Brazil
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #147429
Credits
- Image Credits
- Photography Eduardo Macarios
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This project is a thoughtful renovation of a 1990s Brazilian residence, preserving the original architectural quality while updating the interiors for modern living. Its distinction lies in maintaining the home’s authentic 90s character, using design interventions that enhance functionality, comfort, and aesthetics without altering the building’s original essence. The result is a harmonious balance between historical identity and contemporary lifestyle.
- Inspiration
- The design was inspired by the house itself, an existing 1990s project notable for its architectural qualities. The intervention focused exclusively on interior renovation, aiming to update the spaces to meet contemporary functional and aesthetic needs while preserving the original character of the residence.
- Research
- This design research focused on updating a 1990s residence while preserving its original architectural character. Objectives included enhancing functionality, comfort, and aesthetics without compromising historical identity. Methodology combined spatial analysis, material studies, and interior layout planning. Data was collected through surveys of existing conditions, sketches, and client feedback. Participants included the design team and homeowners. Results achieved a functional, balanced, and visually coherent interior.
- Challenge
- The main challenge was creating an interior that harmonizes with the house’s original 1990s Brazilian architecture. While the interiors were fully renovated to meet contemporary needs, the design carefully respects and complements the existing structure, ensuring a coherent and balanced relationship between modern functionality and the home’s vintage character.
- Realization and Technology
- The design process focused on respecting the original 1990s architecture while adapting interiors for contemporary use. Methodologies included detailed analysis of existing spaces, materials, and proportions. Interventions used high-quality finishes, updated lighting, and refined furniture layouts to enhance comfort and functionality. The approach balanced preservation with modernization, ensuring the original character remained intact while meeting today’s lifestyle needs.
- Operation and Interaction
- Interaction with the space is seamless and intuitive. The renovation preserves the original architectural layout, so movement flows naturally through the rooms. Key transformations occur in the interiors—updated finishes, lighting, and furniture layouts adapt the home for modern living without altering its structure. These interventions enhance comfort, functionality, and visual coherence, allowing the residence to perform better by combining historical character with contemporary usability.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in October 2018 in Blumenau and finished in November 2020.
- Keywords
- renovation, 1990, nineties, interior design, living room, dining room, living, dining, house, home
