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Kuo Ching Ho Is Honored with the A' Design Award for Clarity in Slow Motion Residence in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Kuo Ching Ho acknowledged for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 14, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for Clarity in Slow Motion Residence by Kuo Ching Ho, designed for Banner-Castle Interior Co., Ltd.. The recognition forms part of the 2025 - 2026 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.
About the A' Design Award
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
About Clarity in Slow Motion Residence
Clarity in Slow Motion is a residential interior design of about 304 square meters in Miaoli, Taiwan. The home follows a minimalist Scandinavian approach, with soft colors and visible wood grain. Wooden louvered curtains adjust light and airflow and define spatial layers. Public areas use a grid pattern of wooden flooring that also absorbs sound. A solid wood staircase in South American teak connects the two floors and is built without metal supports, secured with dowels and nails. Ventilation ducts and breathable components reduce moisture.
About Kuo Ching Ho
HO KUO CHING is a designer with vision and values, dedicated to creating spaces that reflect both emotion and functionality. Driven by passion and sincerity, HO KUO CHING approaches every project with a deep understanding of how important a living space is to the people within it. Through carefully selected materials and authentic craftsmanship, each design is thoughtfully tailored to create a comfortable and meaningful environment that truly belongs to its owner. Believing that design is an expression of refined taste and inner depth, HO KUO CHING maintains a strong commitment to quality throughout every stage of the design and construction process.
Award Record
Kuo Ching Ho 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. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to interior designers, interior architects, architects and decorators from all countries. Typical entries include residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries and retail stores. The awarded interior designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/interior
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is 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. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously 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. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which 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, uploading a work and receiving a 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. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/173655
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/173655
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!173655
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/324396
Media Contact
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Clarity in Slow Motion Residence
- Function
- Residence
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Saddle Brown, Dark Gray, Black, Gray and Dark Slate Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Banner-Castle Interior Co., Ltd.
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Kuo Ching Ho
- Country
- Taiwan (China)
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #173655
Credits
- Image Credits
- Banner-Castle Interior Co., Ltd., 2025
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Furthermore, in terms of spatial planning, the incorporation of wooden louvered curtains serves a dual purpose. Not only do they elegantly adjust the angle of light and ventilation, but they also allow natural light to pour into the room, illuminating the space and enhancing its overall ambiance. Consequently, this thoughtful design choice delineates spatial layers while promoting air circulation and markedly improving the quality of ventilation throughout the retreat.
- Inspiration
- This project is intricately designed around the theme of leisure and relaxation, aspiring to create a tranquil retreat where both the mind and body can find solace. To achieve this, the team employs a refined minimalist and warm Scandinavian design aesthetic, characterized by soft color palettes and rich wood grain patterns. These elements synergistically combine to foster a comfortable and high-quality living environment.
- Research
- This innovative project masterfully harnesses natural light and showcases an exterior design that features an elegant blue and white color scheme, which beautifully reflects the fresh and organic essence of Scandinavian aesthetics. Moreover, it artfully combines Japanese minimalist principles with a deep rooted philosophy of nature, resulting in an overall design that evokes the captivating concept of a breathing house.
- Challenge
- Throughout the structure, wooden elements are thoughtfully integrated into both indoor and outdoor environments, creating a seamless connection that allows the building to resonate and breathe in harmony with the breathtaking surrounding mountains, the warmth of sunlight, and the gentle flow of air. In addition to this, the design incorporates ventilation ducts and breathable structural components, strategically placed to prevent moisture accumulation and stuffiness.
- Realization and Technology
- The public areas showcase a beautifully crafted grid pattern of wooden flooring, which not only excels in sound absorption but also visually enhances the space, fostering an open and tranquil atmosphere. Connecting the upper and lower floors is a stunning solid wood staircase made from premium South American teak. Remarkably, this staircase is designed without any metal supports; its structure has been meticulously calculated by skilled technicians and secured with dowels and nails to ensure stability and elegance.
- Operation and Interaction
- Moreover, the design team has artfully utilized the natural grain of the solid wood, taking advantage of its temperature regulating properties to enrich the spatial layers and cultivate a comfortable, relaxing home environment. In the private areas, light-colored wood adorns the walls, complemented by soft, elegant tones that work together to create a fresh and pure ambiance.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project was finalized in Miaoli, Taiwan in September, 2025.
- Specifications
- The project is around 304 square meters
- Keywords
- Interior, Design, Residence, Modern, Style
