Press Release
Turandot Restaurant by Assel Kalyk Receives the Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Assel Kalyk 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 Turandot Restaurant by Assel Kalyk, designed for Turandot, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category. The result belongs to the 2024 - 2025 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.
Regarding Turandot Restaurant
Turandot is a restaurant interior that blends Chinese and Italian aesthetics. The space covers 850 square meters on two levels. Two halls are unified by a single design solution: brass pipes that conceal the electrical wiring. The Chinese Hall features traditional ornaments and dragon motifs. The Italian Hall presents a modern digital fresco based on the David by Michelangelo. Materials include marble, granite, gypsum, brass and agate. Almost all elements are handcrafted, and the lighting fixtures are custom made. The interior expresses a dialogue between two cultures.
About Assel Kalyk
Assel Kalyk is an interior designer and founder of ACG Group, a design studio established in 2011. A businesswoman with a strong artistic background and a member of the Eurasian Union of Artists, she blends aesthetics, precision, and ambition. Over the years, Asel has completed more than 1,000 successful interior projects across Kazakhstan and beyond. Her name is recognized for excellence in the premium design segment. A recipient of numerous industry awards, she was featured in Forbes Women Kazakhstan. Today, she continues to expand her influence globally, inspiring women and young designers with her vision, drive, and elegance.
Award Record
With this recognition, Assel Kalyk 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/172084
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/172084
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!172084
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/367832
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.instagram.com/assel_kalyk
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Turandot Restaurant
- Function
- Restaurant
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Black, Saddle Brown, Gainsboro, Dim Gray and Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Turandot
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Assel Kalyk
- Country
- Kazakhstan
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #172084
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Turandot Restaurant is a conceptual project blending Chinese and Italian aesthetics. Two halls are unified by a single design solution: brass pipes (1,000m) that conceal electrical wiring. The Chinese Hall features traditional ornaments and dragons, while the Italian Hall showcases a modern digital fresco of Michelangelo’s “David”. Materials include marble, agate, and custom lighting. The project symbolizes cultural dialogue, merging art and innovation.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by a dialogue between ancient Eastern traditions and modern Western elegance, Turandot Restaurant transforms dining into an immersive art experience. The fusion of intricate Chinese motifs with a contemporary interpretation of classical art inspires innovation and timeless beauty in every detail from brass piping to bespoke lighting fixtures.
- Realization and Technology
- The restaurant’s design features natural materials such as marble, granite, gypsum, brass, and agates, adding elegance and luxury to the interior. Almost all elements are handcrafted, creating a unique atmosphere. Custom-designed lighting fixtures enhance the space, providing a refined ambiance. Every detail is carefully considered to ensure guests experience style, comfort, and a high level of design.
- Operation and Interaction
- The restaurant in the capital of Kazakhstan has become popular due to its unique combination of Chinese and Italian cuisine, exclusive design, prestigious location, and high level of service. The use of fresh ingredients, original dish presentation, and stylish ambiance attract both business clients and food enthusiasts. Smart marketing, word of mouth, and social media activity ensure a steady flow of guests and a growing reputation.
- Project Duration and Location
- Project implementation began in 2015, and the opening took place in 2018 in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan.
- Specifications
- The space is 850 square meters and consists of two levels.
- Keywords
- turandot, astana, expo, turkestan
