Press Release
Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design Goes to Desert Dream Residential Interior by Salome Gulordava
Salome Gulordava recognized 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 22, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ Desert Dream Residential Interior by Salome Gulordava has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The award was conferred within 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 scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the Bronze A' Design Award
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 Desert Dream Residential Interior
Desert Dream is a residence at Lisi Lake in Tbilisi, designed as a retreat from the city. The project combines stone, micro cement floors, and lime wash walls, with a ceiling that rises seven meters in the main space. Sliding glass walls connect indoors and outdoors, bringing continuity and daylight. Marble elements, custom sinks, concrete walls, and greenery build a clear composition. Furniture crafted from African wood adds character, while energy is supplied by solar panels, aligning function with lasting design values.
About Salome Gulordava
Sallome Gulordava is an interior designer based in Tbilisi, Georgia, working across residential and concept oriented spaces. Her practice explores the relationship between spatial structure, material expression, and human perception. She applies a process that combines analytical planning with an intuitive approach to atmosphere and form. Gulordava develops each project with attention to proportion, light, and sensory balance, creating environments that respond to everyday use. She collaborates with clients and partners on projects of varying scale and complexity.
Award Record
With this recognition, Salome Gulordava 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. 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/176937
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/176937
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!176937
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/338028
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.instagram.com/s__one_studio?igsh=MXdpeTBmaTl5YXh
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Desert Dream Residential Interior
- Function
- Residential Interior
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Gray, Dark Gray, Dim Gray, Dark Slate Gray and Silver
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Salome Gulordava
- Country
- Georgia
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #176937
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Desert Dream is an innovative interior design that transforms urban residences into tranquil havens of renewal. Inspired by the deserts serene beauty, it blends a sophisticated palette of earthy tones and natural materials to create a calming, distinctive atmosphere. Its strength lies in offering an intentional escape from city life, symbolizing rejuvenation and a reimagined present, making everyday living a restorative experience.
- Inspiration
- Inspiration for the project was drawn from the tranquil beauty of the desert. The design concept captures the harmonious balance between vast, simple landscapes and the vibrant life of an oasis. This is reflected in the material palette, which uses soft, neutral tones of shifting sands and contrasts them with greenery. The result is an urban retreat that transforms everyday living into a serene, rejuvenating experience.
- Research
- The research for this project was conceptual and user centered, with the goal of designing a home that directly contrasts urban stress with natural calm. Our methodology included mood boards, site analysis, and 3D modelling. We gathered data from environmental studies and lifestyle observations, with a focus on urban dwellers seeking a retreat from the fast pace of city life. The results highlighted a strong need for openness, light, and tranquility. These insights directly informed the design, leading to the integration of desert inspired materials, greenery, and solar energy.
- Challenge
- The hardest part was designing a home that counters the density and noise of the city while staying modern and functional. Internally, the challenge was to balance aesthetics with psychological needs for calm. Externally, limits in materials, production and construction required creative use of glass systems, natural finishes and solar energy. These constraints were overcome through design choices that resulted in a space both sustainable and enduring.
- Realization and Technology
- inspired by desert landscapes and urban needs, the design process involved mood boards, sketches, and 3D modelling to explore spatial harmony, light, and textures. Natural stone, wood, and glass were chosen for their tactile and sustainable qualities, while floor to ceiling glazing and sliding systems created a seamless indoor outdoor connection.
- Operation and Interaction
- Desert Dream is a sanctuary designed to blend indoors and outdoors. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass walls create a seamless connection between the house and nature. Spaces adapt from bright, sunny days to cosy, warm nights. This fluidity allows residents to rest, recharge, and escape the city’s energy, creating a daily rhythm of freedom and calm.
- Project Duration and Location
- Georgia / tbilisi 2023-2024
- Specifications
- The residence has a total interior area of 350 m², featuring open living spaces, private bedrooms, and a dedicated workspace. Ceiling heights range from 3.2 to 7 metres, and technical specifications adhere to ISO metric standards.
- Keywords
- Desert inspired interior, Contemporary home design, Sustainable architecture, Interior sanctuary, Minimalist warm design, Natural stone and wood, Floor to ceiling glass, Indoor outdoor connection, Solar powered home,
