Press Release
Suhe Century Showroom by Coco Chan Is Granted the Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Coco Chan honored 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 20, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for Suhe Century Showroom by Coco Chan, designed for Iw&bw. The recognition forms part of the 2025 - 2026 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 assessed 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.
About Suhe Century Showroom
Suhe Century is a showroom designed as a residential interior in China. The 498 square meter space is divided into a ceremonial entrance, social areas, family zones, and private retreats, linked by continuous circulation. Velvet, marble, metal, and gilded textures are combined with custom designed furniture. Integrated lighting supports each function and unifies the layout. The entrance presents textured wall art, a cloud patterned console, and marble elements. A modular sofa and a round table anchor the main gathering area. The design combines modern luxury with oriental elegance.
About Coco Chan
CoCo Chan is an experienced designer with a strong command of spatial planning and aesthetic composition, approaching each project through a holistic design methodology. She believes that truly premium interiors are not achieved through isolated decorative gestures, but through the precise coordination of architecture, materials, furnishings, lighting, and art. Her work emphasizes proportion, texture, and material dialogue, balancing visual sophistication with functional rigor. By integrating international design perspectives with localized cultural sensitivity, she curates spaces that reflect both contemporary global standards and the unique identity of each client.
Award Record
This recognition makes Coco Chan 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/181659
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/181659
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!181659
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/380447
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Suhe Century Showroom
- Function
- Showroom
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Dim Gray, Gray, Rosy Brown, Dark Olive Green and Dark Slate Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Iw&bw
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Coco Chan
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #181659
Credits
- Image Credits
- Photographer Ming Chen, Suhe Century, 2025.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The Suhe Century project combines modern luxury with Oriental elegance, creating a living space that balances ceremony with comfort. The design incorporates a unique mix of materials, such as velvet, marble, and metal, to craft a multi dimensional experience. The space focuses on creating an emotionally charged environment where art, nature, and design converge. The integration of functional zones with aesthetic appeal is what sets this project apart.
- Inspiration
- The project draws inspiration from the surrounding waterfront and urban vitality of suhe bay. By blending modern luxury with oriental aesthetics, the design emphasizes the harmonious coexistence of art, nature, and everyday life. The aim was to create a space that feels both timeless and contemporary, offering a refined living experience that celebrates beauty and functionality. The design embraces both historical and modern influences to reflect the dynamic spirit of the area.
- Research
- The design research focused on how modern luxury can be integrated with traditional Oriental aesthetics to create a living space that balances form, function, and emotion. The research included studying historical and contemporary design influences in shanghai and other global metropolitan areas. Insights gained from the research emphasize the importance of blending artistic expression with functional needs to craft a holistic living experience.
- Challenge
- The greatest challenge in this project was integrating high end modern luxury with the emotional warmth and cultural elements of oriental design. Balancing these contrasting aesthetics while maintaining functionality posed a significant creative hurdle. Additionally, sourcing and customizing premium materials that would complement both the historical and contemporary design elements required careful planning and consideration, ensuring that each piece enhanced the overall atmosphere of the space.
- Realization and Technology
- The project utilizes premium materials such as Italian Visionnaire furniture, gilded textures, velvet, marble, and metals. The design is realized through a combination of custom designed furniture and artisanal materials, ensuring that every detail contributes to the overall aesthetic and functionality. Advanced techniques in lighting design and spatial arrangement were employed to achieve a balance between luxury and warmth.
- Operation and Interaction
- The space functions as a seamless flow from one area to another, integrating formal and informal zones. Each area such as the living, dining, and family spaces invites natural interaction while maintaining a sense of privacy and elegance. The arrangement of furniture and materials ensures both comfort and functionality, encouraging engagement while preserving the atmosphere of luxury and art. The interaction between nature and design fosters an enriching and emotional connection for residents.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in August 2025 and finished in December 2025 in China.
- Specifications
- The project spans 498 square meters, with key features including a modular sofa system, custom designed furniture, and an integrated lighting solution that enhances the visual and emotional atmosphere. The space is divided into distinct areas: a ceremonial entrance, social hubs, family zones, and private retreats, each designed with specific dimensions and layouts that cater to both functionality and aesthetic elegance.
- Keywords
- Modern Luxury, Oriental Elegance, Multi Dimensional Design, Premium Materials, Velvet, Marble, Custom Furniture, Family Friendly, Art and Nature, Immersive Living Space
