Intelligent Openings 窓システム by Kris Lin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 銀賞 in 建築・建物・構造物デザイン Competition Category.
銀建築· 2026
Intelligent Openings 窓システム
by Kris Lin
Client: Kris Lin International design
A' Design Award 銀賞 Winner in 建築 Category
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The Design
About Intelligent Openings 窓システム
インテリジェント・オープニングスは、窓とドアを独立した製品ではなく、統合された建築システムとして再定義します。高級ヴィラ向けに設計され、極めてスリムな美学、大スパンの開口部、そしてインテリジェント制御を融合させ、室内と屋外の環境をシームレスにつなぐインターフェースを創出します。極端な気象条件、エネルギー性能、使いやすさといった課題に取り組むことで、このシステムは開放性と保護性のバランスを実現します。技術が空間体験と日常生活の両方を高める、未来の住宅建築に向けた拡張可能なソリューションを提示します。
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 銀賞
Intelligent Openings 窓システムは、見事で印象的なハイエンドのデザインに授与される、非常に権威ある評価である A' Design Award 銀賞の受賞作品です。銀賞の受賞作品は、きわめて輝かしく創造性に富んだ作品であり、デザイナーの傑出した専門知識、才能、洞察力を示しています。Intelligent Openings 窓システムは、素晴らしい代表作であり、驚くほどプロフェッショナルで、深く革新的であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 銀賞を受賞したデザインは、非常に注目すべき称賛される発明であり、芸術・科学・デザイン・技術の境界に寄与し、それを前進させます。Intelligent Openings 窓システムは、多くの人に羨まれる創造物であり、欲求を呼び覚まし、前向きな感情をもたらし、驚きと感嘆を灯します。
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- From Product to System,
A whole house intelligent motorized window and door system for high end villas, integrating six product types into a unified architectural opening system with centralized control.
Boundary less and High Performance,
With concealed frames and large span openings, the system combines spatial openness with advanced performance, including environmental control, structural stability, and intelligent integration. - Dimensions & Packaging
- Performance (ISO and EN Standards)
Water tightness: Class E750
Air tightness: Class 4
Thermal performance: Uw less than 1.4 W per square meter Kelvin
Acoustic performance: Rw greater than 35 decibels
Ensures energy efficiency, comfort, and environmental control.
Structural Capacity
Panel width up to 2000 to 3000 mm. Reinforced profiles and concealed drainage system withstand extreme weather conditions, including typhoon level wind speeds of 32 to 36 meters per second. - Tags
- Intelligent electric windows and doors, ultra-thin windows, fully concealed door frames, safe and barrier-free sliding doors
- Production Technology
- Structural Engineering Strategy,
Frameless corner systems and fully concealed frames integrate openings into the building structure, minimizing visual boundaries while maintaining structural integrity.
Integrated Performance System,
Multi track linkage, multi layer sealing, and concealed drainage are combined with high-strength profiles and Low Emissivity glazing to ensure stability, durability, and environmental performance at large scales. - Design Challenge
- Conflict Between Openness and Performance,
The main challenge was achieving large span transparency while maintaining airtightness, structural stability, and environmental resistance within an ultra slim system.
Integrated Engineering Solution,
Through iterative prototyping and system integration of structure, sealing, drainage, and smart control, the project resolves the contradiction between openness and performance. - Research
- System Transformation,
The project explores the shift from individual window products to integrated architectural systems through performance analysis, user behavior study, and environmental simulation.
Impact and Application,
It enhances spatial continuity, safety, and energy efficiency, providing a scalable solution for future residential architecture under changing climate conditions. - Inspiration
- Core Idea,
Windows and doors are no longer components, but a responsive architectural interface that balances openness and protection.
Boundary less Living Concept,
Dissolving indoor outdoor boundaries through ultra slim profiles and large openings, allowing light, air, and seasonal changes to shape everyday living.
Six Challenges, Scenario Based Solutions,
a. Sudden weather: automated response through environmental sensing
b. Limited openness: large span openings for light and airflow
c. Heavy panels: assisted operation through motorization
d. Thermal and acoustic discomfort: high performance envelope
e. Security: integrated smart protection system
f. Fragmented control: unified digital management - Project Duration
- Intelligent Openings was launched in Shanghai, China in April 2025 and was completed in Shanghai, China in August 2025.
- Operation Flow
- Intuitive Control Experience,
Users can operate the system through mobile devices, wall panels, or preset automation scenes, enabling simple and flexible interaction.
Adaptive Environmental Response,
The system automatically adjusts opening and closing based on wind and rain conditions, while security modes allow one-step control of all openings. - Patents
- Kris Lin International design
- Image Credits
- Kris Lin International design
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