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World Laureates Forum Permanent Site by Yong Wen and Chengfeng He Wins the Golden A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design

Yong Wen and Chengfeng He acknowledged for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 19, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Golden A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for World Laureates Forum Permanent Site by Yong Wen and Chengfeng He, designed for Shanghai Xian Dai Architectural Decoration & Landscape Design Research institute Co.,Ltd.. The recognition forms part of the 2023 - 2024 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.

What the Golden A' Design Award Means

The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.

More About World Laureates Forum Permanent Site

The construction of the World Laureates Forum Permanent Site combines the use and application of new materials, new techniques, and new technologies to achieve the best presentation effect for the entire project. Furthermore, through the utilization of digital design assistance, cost control, and process management, the efficiency of project construction, as well as the precision of fabrication and installation, have been effectively enhanced, resulting in the intrinsic qualities of green, environmentally friendly, and safe construction.

About Yong Wen and Chengfeng He

Arcplus Architectural Decoration & Landscape Design Research Institute Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as: Architectural Decoration & Landscape Design Research Institute) was established in 1999. It consists of five divisions, namely, the "Architectural Interior Design Institute", “Landscape Design Institute", HElectrome- chanical Lighting Engineering Design Division", “Existing Architecture Design Division" and "Engineering Construction Management Center". With a professional, specialized and integrated "4+T‘ development strategy model, its services cover the interior and exterior decoration design, and the upstream and downstream business services of this industry chain.

Award Record

Yong Wen and Chengfeng He is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.

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

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project
World Laureates Forum Permanent Site
Function
Permanent Site
Category
Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Discipline
Spatial Design
Industry
Architecture and Packaging & Retail
Colors
Dark Gray, Gray, Silver, Light Gray and Powder Blue
Images
5
Client
Shanghai Xian Dai Architectural Decoration & Landscape Design Research institute Co.,Ltd.

The Recognition

Laureate
Yong Wen and Chengfeng He
Country
China
Recognition
Golden A' Design Award
Edition
2023 - 2024
Design ID
#152271

Credits

Team
Yong Wen, Chengfeng He,Ying Zhang, Long Zhang, Sijie Jia, Fenglin Jiao, Guobin Yu, Min Zhang, Zhen Fu, Jienan Xue, Jialiang Jin, Jie Chen, Xiaozhu Zhou, Jinghui Que
Image Credits
Sanqian Video Production Company

Design Details

Unique Properties
The permanent location of the World Laureates Forum is situated in the International Innovation Collaboration Zone of the Lingang New Area in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone. As the first scientists community urban unit in the country and a major project of Shanghai, the permanent venue of the top scientists' forum integrates conference and exhibition halls, a digital library, hotel banquet facilities, and commercial performances.
Inspiration
The interior of the World Laureates Forum draws its aesthetic elements and design inspiration from the concept of where sunlight and clouds wander together. The design of the entire project aims to reflect the distinctive characteristics and essence of the Lingang New Area. Therefore, the design team deconstructed and recombined marine and sky elements, employing a sleek and cohesive modern minimalist design language.
Research
To achieve the goals of green building requirements, the project incorporates green building concepts from the planning, design, construction, and operation stages. Following the standards of green building evaluation, appropriate technical measures are implemented based on site-specific conditions. In the planning and design stage, the principles of green building are integrated, resulting in a distinctive architectural plan.
Challenge
The design objective of the World Laureates Forum Permanent Site is to create a modern and high-quality conference center. Through the project, it has achieved a Three-Star Green Building Certification and recognition as a National Green Construction Demonstration Project, showcasing its leadership in sustainable development and environmental protection.
Realization and Technology
During the project process, the design team pursued continuous improvement, tackled challenges, and constantly refined the conceptualization and implementation of the design proposals, aiming for excellence and seeking breakthroughs and innovations. Through the utilization of computer-aided design, they breathed life into original design concepts, enabling imaginative exploration. Parametric modeling techniques were employed to generate three-dimensional models, enhancing design efficiency.
Operation and Interaction
The interior space seamlessly integrates conference and exhibition facilities, a digital library, and a theater, among other amenities. With a focus on addressing significant scientific issues and pioneering fundamental research, it aims to establish a modern and high-quality hub for science and innovation. This endeavor will inject vigor into Shanghai's aspiration of becoming a globally influential center for technological innovation.
Project Duration and Location
This project is situated in the southwestern direction of Dishui Lake, Shanghai, China.
Specifications
This building covers an approximate area of 220,000 square meters.
Keywords
White, Silver, Modern Minimalist, Conference Center

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