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Eclipse Residence by AN.J Studio Is Granted the Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
AN.J Studio acknowledged for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 21, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for Eclipse Residence by AN.J Studio. The recognition forms part of the 2024 - 2025 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 evaluated 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.
More About Eclipse Residence
Eclipse is the interior design of a two-story house of 95.8 square meters in Taiwan. The home holds a living room, a dining room, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The concept is drawn from a total solar eclipse. Dark wood veneer is the main material, and linear lighting forms a soft halo effect. The staircase beside the entrance shifts from dark veneer to warm wood grain, glass and white paint, ending at a window. A television wall rotates 360 degrees, and the kitchen island extends into a dining table, linking the kitchen, dining room and living room.
About AN.J Studio
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Award Record
With this recognition, AN.J Studio 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/164288
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/164288
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!164288
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/359100
Media Contact
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Eclipse Residence
- Function
- Residence
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Dim Gray, Dark Olive Green, Dark Slate Gray, Gray and Black
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- AN.J Studio
- Country
- Taiwan (China)
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #164288
Credits
- Team
- Chia-Hsuan Chen, Wei-Jen Lin, Yu-Hsiang Huang
- Image Credits
- AN.J Studio
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The staircase to the left of the entrance is a focal point in the space. Designed to evoke the progression of dawn, the materials transition from dark wood veneer to warm wood grain, glass, and white paint, symbolizing light's path. The view culminates at a window, where daylight meets the eye. Another key feature is the dual-directional relationship between the kitchen island and the TV wall, which rotates 360 degrees to connect the space. The kitchen island links the kitchen, dining room, and living room, creating a cohesive flow throughout the home.
- Inspiration
- The site is a two-story old house. The project is based on the concept of a 'total solar eclipse'. Dark wood veneer is the main color, with liner lighting to create a solar eclipse glow. The theme is the light coming out from the darkness. Functionally, according to the owner's needs, the designers rearranged the kitchen circulation on the premise of creating a new room. The kitche4n island combined with the dining table design makes the space more spacious and practical. The project combines functionality and aesthetics to create a modern and cozy home.
- Research
- The site is an old house, named 'Eclipse,' inspired by the visual effects of light, drawing from the phenomenon of a solar eclipse. The design encapsulates natural laws within the space. Dark wood veneer serves as the main color, complemented by linear lighting to create a solar eclipse halo effect. The staircase becomes a focal point, with layers of materials mirroring celestial phenomena. The 360-degree rotating TV wall connects the entire space, and the kitchen island extends into a sloped dining table, enhancing interaction. The design combines modern warmth, functionality, and aesthetics.
- Challenge
- The staircase was reconfigured, and all old pipelines were replaced to ensure the new design was seamlessly aligned with the existing structure. Adding new rooms and expanding the kitchen required precise positioning of the staircase to maximize space and maintain smooth circulation. With only 52.8 square meters per floor, creating functional rooms and a study without making the area feel cramped posed significant challenges. Additionally, the complexity of materials like fluorinated glass and stone required careful selection and installation, extending the construction timeline.
- Realization and Technology
- Materials: rock, fluorinated glass, wood veneer, eco-friendly water-based paint. In the color scheme, the designers utilized dark wood veneer as the main color to create a sense of sophistication and elegance. The combination of linear lighting and ambient lighting formed a halo effect, reminiscent of a solar eclipse, adding depth and dimension to the space. The fluorinated glass above the staircase concealed the light fixtures while reflecting a soft glow, further enhancing the depth of field. Amid the interplay of light and shadow, one could almost sense the natural trajectory.
- Operation and Interaction
- The homeowners were highly satisfied with the design, particularly appreciating the open-plan connection between the kitchen and dining area, which enhanced interaction and flexibility. The expanded kitchen offered more storage, meeting the family's daily cooking and organization needs. Whether in the kitchen, at the island, or around the dining table, family members could interact while engaging in different activities. The 360-degree rotating TV wall also contributed to the convenience of daily life, linking various functional areas and fostering a true sense of connection in the social spaces.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project finished in January 2024 in Taiwan.
- Specifications
- The two-story, 20-year-old house is 95.8 square meters with a living room, a dining room, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The layout is significantly altered by relocating the kitchen to be closer to the living room. A rotating TV wall blurs the boundaries between the kitchen, dining room, and living room, enhancing the flow. The staircase is redirected, encouraging movement into the social area before leading upstairs, which fosters greater interaction among family members. The original kitchen is converted into an additional room.
- Keywords
- Eclipse, Old House Remodeling, Light Design, Mobility, Sustainable Design, Dark Tone.
