Kazhe Lounge Cafe and Restaurant by Soroosh Roghanian Receives the Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design

Soroosh Roghanian recognized 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 23, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Kazhe Lounge Cafe and Restaurant by Soroosh Roghanian, designed for Shabahang Architecture Office, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category. The award was conferred within the 2024 - 2025 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 scored 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 Kazhe Lounge Cafe and Restaurant

Kazhe Lounge is a cafe and restaurant interior located in Qom, Iran. The design covers 1078 square meters over three floors. Cool, dark colors, broken forms, and greenery create a contrast with the surrounding desert environment. The layout includes closed, semi-open, and open areas, so visitors can choose between different atmospheres. Modular seating and varied ceiling heights add flexibility. A chandelier made of welded and shaped iron sheets spans two floors. Sculptural flamingo elements refer to the idea of freedom.

About Soroosh Roghanian

Soroosh Roghanian is an architect and the founder of Shabahang Office, an architecture studio established in 2010 with the vision of creating spaces that are both inspiring and functional. From the very beginning of his professional journey, he has focused on designing environments that blend practicality with a strong sense of aesthetics and spatial experience. His approach to architecture is multidimensional and human-centered—an effort to translate dreams into tangible forms and meaningful spaces. Under his leadership, Shabahang Office has worked on a wide range of projects, including interior design, residential, commercial, office, and conceptual works.

Award Record

Soroosh Roghanian 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

Press Resources

Winner Page: https://designers.org/165966
A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/165966
Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!165966
Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/361666

Media Contact

Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project: Kazhe Lounge Cafe and Restaurant
Function: Cafe and Restaurant
Category: Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Discipline: Spatial Design
Industry: Architecture and Packaging & Retail
Colors: Black, Dark Slate Gray, Peru, Saddle Brown and Dim Gray
Images: 5
Client: Shabahang Architecture Office

The Recognition

Laureate: Soroosh Roghanian
Country: Turkiye
Recognition: Bronze A' Design Award
Edition: 2024 - 2025
Design ID: #165966

Credits

Image Credits: Photographer Khatereh Eshghi, Shabahang Architecture Office Project, 2024.

Design Details

Unique Properties: Kazhe Lounge is a multifunctional cafe-restaurant designed to contrast Qom’s desert environment. Featuring cool, dark colors, broken forms, and greenery, it creates a refreshing atmosphere. Sculptural flamingo elements add surprise. The space’s innovative layout includes closed, semi-open, and open areas, offering varied experiences. A unique chandelier made of intertwined iron sheets enhances the space’s allure.
Inspiration: Kazhe Lounge was inspired by the desire to create a space contrasting with Qom's desert environment. The hot, bright surroundings are countered by a cool, dark, and green interior, offering a peaceful refuge. The design draws from the concept of freedom, symbolized by the flamingo. The technical approach focused on integrating functionality with aesthetic appeal, creating an immersive, multi-purpose space for relaxation and social interaction.
Research: This design focuses on creating a modern, functional space through architectural exploration. The objective is to enhance user experience by blending aesthetics with practicality. The methodology includes digital modeling and environmental analysis. Tools like design software and material studies were employed. The design team collaborated to ensure user comfort. Results reveal a space that improves interaction and visual appeal. The impact is seen in architecture and interior design, promoting more sustainable, user-centered spaces.
Challenge: The biggest challenge was balancing modern design with the historical context of the location. Social and cultural perspectives had to be considered to ensure the design resonated with the local community. External factors such as local building regulations and material availability also influenced the process. The team overcame these obstacles by integrating traditional elements with innovative approaches, ensuring functionality and respect for the site's heritage while staying within technical and legal constraints.
Realization and Technology: The design of Kazhe Lounge integrates advanced architectural techniques with a focus on creating an immersive atmosphere. The use of cold, dark colors and broken forms was achieved through precise material selection, including high-quality paints and textured finishes. The unique chandelier was created using intertwined iron sheets, welded and shaped to form a dynamic, sculptural element. The layout's flexible spaces were constructed with attention to both functionality and aesthetic coherence, employing modern construction methods for optimal space utilization.
Operation and Interaction: Kazhe Lounge operates as a flexible space that adapts to various needs, offering areas for relaxation, dining, and social interaction. The flow of the space is designed to encourage exploration, with open, semi-open, and closed spaces that invite visitors to experience different atmospheres. The unique chandelier and sculptural elements create focal points, guiding movement. The contrast between the cool, dark interior and the desert surroundings provides a refreshing escape, enhancing the overall sensory experience.
Project Duration and Location: The Kazhe Lounge project began in early 2023 and was completed in early 2024. Located in Qom, Iran, this multi-purpose space was designed to offer a unique contrast to the surrounding desert environment. The project was built over three floors, combining innovative architectural elements with functional spaces. The completed design provides an inviting atmosphere for relaxation and dining, reflecting the city's urban needs while offering an escape from the harsh desert landscape.
Specifications: Kazhe Lounge spans 1078 m², distributed over three floors, with varying spaces for different experiences. The design incorporates modular seating arrangements, creating flexible and adaptable layouts. The use of varied ceiling heights enhances the spatial diversity. The iconic chandelier, crafted from intertwined iron sheets, spans across two floors. The materials used, including textured finishes and high-quality paint, provide durability and aesthetic appeal while maintaining a contrast with the desert surroundings.
Keywords: Kazhe Lounge, architectural design, multi-purpose space, contrast design, modern interior, Qom, innovative lighting, sustainable materials, urban relaxation, sculptural elements