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Antique Chinese Style Alloy Window by Naizheng Liu Receives the A' Design Award in Furniture Accessories, Hardware and Materials Design
The international grand jury of the 2020 - 2021 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Naizheng Liu for furniture accessories, hardware and materials design
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COMO, Italy, April 23, 2021 /DesignNewswire/ Antique Chinese Style Alloy Window by Naizheng Liu, designed for Jinpeng Energy Saving Technology Co., Ltd., has been granted the A' Design Award in the Furniture Accessories, Hardware and Materials Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to the 2020 - 2021 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 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.
More About Antique Chinese Style Alloy Window
Antique Chinese Style is an aluminum alloy window designed for buildings in traditional Chinese architectural styles. The frames and sashes use retro geometric forms and a wood grain transfer printing finish, so the window suits Hui, Su and Beijing style architecture. Aluminum alloy provides strength and durability, while installation and maintenance stay simple. Automatic equipment replaces handcrafted production, which improves quality and output. Several opening methods are offered, including voice command, a mobile application and wind and rain sensing.
Award Record
With this recognition, Naizheng Liu is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Furniture Accessories, Hardware and Materials Design Award
The A' Furniture Accessory Design Award is an international design competition recognizing good furniture accessories by leading designers and brands worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to furniture accessory designers, hardware designers, material designers and industrial design studios from all countries. Typical entries include knobs, handles, hinges, casters, sliders and brackets. The awarded furniture accessory designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/furniture-accessory
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://dezigners.org/110464
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/110464
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!110464
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/286151
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Antique Chinese Style Alloy Window
- Function
- Alloy Window
- Category
- Furniture Accessories, Hardware and Materials Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home and Manufacturing
- Colors
- Sienna, Gainsboro, Dim Gray, Silver and Dark Slate Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Jinpeng Energy Saving Technology Co., Ltd.
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Naizheng Liu
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2020 - 2021
- Design ID
- #110464
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This product features the sturdiness and durability of aluminum alloy materials while retaining the traditional aesthetic, making it more convenient for installation and maintenance. On top of that, a variety of window opening mechanisms are designed by envisioning the use scenarios in advance, which ensures an outstanding experience for all users.
- Inspiration
- Antique architecture with Chinese characteristics, such as Hui style, Su style and Beijing style, has sprung up in the city. However, the matching traditional Chinese wooden windows are complex to produce and not durable. Viewing this, the designer combines modern aluminum alloy window frames with traditional Chinese wooden windows. The retro geometric modeling and wood grain texture are designed to adapt the products to antique Chinese architecture of various styles.
- Research
- The data of windows are mainly based on various product standards, laws and regulations and technical protocols of hardware, fasteners, glass, and sealing materials related to aluminum alloy windows. The products have passed the professional third-party testing on the physical properties of windows and have stronger sound insulation and thermal insulation performance. It allows up to 50,000 times of repeated opening and has a service life of over 30 years.
- Challenge
- Exquisite lines require higher standards in the production process. In order to reduce technical difficulties and achieve mass production, the designer needs to constantly adjust the design sketches and moulds to optimize the structure.
- Realization and Technology
- Retro geometric modeling and wood grain transfer printing process are involved in the design of windows frames and sashes. The neat and clean texture lines well restore the antique Chinese architecture of various styles such as the Imperial Palace and Classical Gardens of Suzhou. Different from the purely handcrafted traditional wooden windows, the product is produced and processed by automatic equipment. It enables greatly-enhanced product quality and higher production efficiency.
- Operation and Interaction
- The product provides excellent thermal insulation and convenient long-term maintenance. In addition, it is equipped with a smart security system for pre-warning, which can trigger the alarm device in case of damage to the protective structure. A variety of window opening mechanisms are offered, such as voice command, mobile APP, wind and rain sensing. It allows real-time monitoring of PM2.5 levels and prevents sand and rain from entering, ensuring a safe and comfortable experience.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project commenced in Chuzhou, Anhui province on May 1, 2019, and was completed on November 8, 2019.
- Specifications
- Width 1500mm x Depth 80mm x Height 1500mm
- Keywords
- Antique, Chinese-style, Al-alloy, Safe, Durability
