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Wei Xu and Tiantian Xu Receives the Bronze A' Design Award for N1 Linear Rail Sliding Partition Door in Building Materials and Construction Components Design

The international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Wei Xu and Tiantian Xu for building materials and construction components design

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COMO, Italy, April 16, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Building Materials and Construction Components Design category for N1 Linear Rail Sliding Partition Door by Wei Xu and Tiantian Xu, designed for Guangdong Rosery Bath Equipment Co.,Ltd. The recognition forms part of the 2023 - 2024 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 evaluated 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 N1 Linear Rail Sliding Partition Door

N1 Linear Rail Sliding is a sliding partition door for homes and commercial spaces. The design uses a 6mm linear rail and an ultra-slim aluminium frame, with all accessories hidden inside the profile. Large panels of 8mm clear etched glass improve light transmission and allow an unobstructed view. A light-tension damping system softens closing and reduces the risk of slamming and pinched fingers. An anti-swing roller keeps the panels steady, and a quick-release pulley simplifies maintenance. Sizes, colours and panel numbers can be customised.

About Wei Xu and Tiantian Xu

ROSERY was founded in the 1990s. It is a custom-made household enterprise with shower door, partition door, shower cabinet and polymer bathroom as its core. It has three major brands of 1858 High-custom Home, ROSERY and MOKYU. It has built a 240,000㎡whole industrial chain intelligent manufacturing base and has been certified as a national high-tech enterprise. The retail distribution network covers nearly 600 cities across the country, and the products are exported to more than 30 countries and regions such as Europe and the United States.

Award Record

Wei Xu and Tiantian Xu is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.

About the A' Building Materials and Construction Components Design Award

The A' Building Components Design Award is an international design competition recognizing good building components by best brands and designers worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to building material manufacturers, building material brands, construction product designers and industrial designers from all countries. Entries typically include bricks, beams, windows, doors, insulation materials and roofing materials. Awarded building components designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/building-components

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
N1 Linear Rail Sliding Partition Door
Function
Partition Door
Category
Building Materials and Construction Components Design
Discipline
Industrial Design
Industry
Architecture and Manufacturing
Colors
Dark Slate Gray, Gray, Dark Gray, Dim Gray and Silver
Images
5
Client
Guangdong Rosery Bath Equipment Co.,Ltd

The Recognition

Laureate
Wei Xu and Tiantian Xu
Country
China
Recognition
Bronze A' Design Award
Edition
2023 - 2024
Design ID
#154999

Credits

Team
Wei Xu, Tiantian Xu
Image Credits
Guangdong Rosery Bath Equipment Co.,Ltd

Design Details

Unique Properties
The N1 Linear Rail Sliding Partition Door pioneers a 6mm minimalist linear rail design, combined with an ultra-slim frame design and all accessories within the profile, showcasing the exquisite and aesthetic sense of line and creating the ultimate unobstructed view. At the same time, innovative structures perfectly eliminate safety hazards while remaining attractive and practical.
Inspiration
The trend in panoramic door design is towards ultra-narrow design in pursuit of the ultimate visual expansion. The N1 draws inspiration from "seclusion" and breaks away from the preset framework and shapes, using the 6mm linear minimalist form to push the boundaries of imagination and reshape the visual experience. The exquisite and minimalist sense of line and the ultimate unobstructed view create a stylish, light luxury vibe and give the space more possibilities.
Research
Today, the post-90s have become the main force in the consumer market. They focus on the appearance and personalization of home products, in addition to their basic functions. The product meets the needs of young people. It uses a 6mm minimalist rail design and a 4mm ultra-narrow gap design, combined with transparent glass, to add a touch of lightness and simplicity and providing a brighter and more unobstructed view. Its groundbreaking structures offer a new design idea to the industry.
Challenge
How to make a breakthrough in ultra-narrow design and following the concept of "linear aesthetics, secular life" is the essence of this project. The product uses a 6mm ultra-narrow linear rail design, breaks away from the restraint of the traditional framework, and truly creates a hidden ultra-narrow rail, building a simple luxury, stylish indoor partition door with glass and metal frame. All accessories are hidden in the profile, showing the pure life aesthetics lie in the minimalist style.
Realization and Technology
The N1 Linear Rail Sliding Partition Door uses 8mm clear dreamy Parisian etched glass and an ultra-slim premium aluminum frame. Its 6mm minimalist linear rail design breaks away from the traditional framework, creating a minimalist, light luxury fashion sense. Combined with the boat-shaped handle, it shows an exquisite aesthetic sense of line. Large glass panels improve light transmission and create a stylish, high-end feel.
Operation and Interaction
The product is equipped with a light-tension and buffer damping system that enables easy door opening and closing, cushions the impact of closing the door, and solves problems like slamming and pinching hands. Its innovative anti-swing roller design, combined with precision alignment components, prevents door panels from swinging, making pushing and pulling smoother. The pulley component uses a quick-release structure, making assembly and disassembly easier and more convenient for maintenance.
Project Duration and Location
The project finished in March 2023 in Zhongshan.
Specifications
The size and number of door panels, glass, and colors can be customized to suit different space requirements and home styles. The N1 Linear Rail Sliding Partition Door is widely used in the kitchen, living room, indoor balcony, study room, cloakroom, and other living spaces of residences, villas, penthouses, or in the lounge, office, yoga room, dance room, and other commercial spaces.
Keywords
Partition door, minimalist design, ultra-narrow frame, linear aesthetics, unobstructed view, comfortable and safe, high customization, multi-scenario use.

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