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Ken Thong Receives the Bronze A' Design Award for Cubiq House 12 Residential Building in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
The international grand jury of the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Ken Thong for interior space and exhibition design
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COMO, Italy, April 28, 2022 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for Cubiq House 12 Residential Building by Ken Thong, designed for The Roof Studio. The award was conferred within the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated 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.
More About Cubiq House 12 Residential Building
As this home is surrounded by natural park and landscape, we devised a nature-inspired design that features comfortable urban hues and warm wood textures to capture the rejuvenating vibe of its surroundings. The majestic wooden ceiling feature is sure an eye-catcher for the common area to maintain visual connectivity in each space, while the grand double-volume ceiling ensuring that every corner is being illuminated with a healthy amount of natural light.
About Ken Thong
Founded in 2011 by design director Ken Thong, The Roof Studio experts in blurring the lines between nature and urban design for both residential and commercial projects. Ken Thong is known for designing rich ambient lifestyle interiors with an emphasis on optimal functionality, meticulous attention to detail, sophisticated aesthetic, advanced home systems, and takes great pride in creating memorable homes tailored to each client’s way of life.
Award Record
This recognition makes Ken Thong a winner of 6 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2016 - 2017 and the 2021 - 2022 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.
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://dezigners.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://dezigners.org/140389
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/140389
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!140389
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/169942
- Further Information from the Laureate: http://www.theroof.my
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Cubiq House 12 Residential Building
- Function
- Residential Building
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Black, Saddle Brown, Dark Slate Gray, Gray and Light Slate Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- The Roof Studio
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Ken Thong
- Country
- Malaysia
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2021 - 2022
- Design ID
- #140389
Credits
- Team
- Emma Yap and Lik Keong
- Image Credits
- Twjpto
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- As this home is surrounded by natural park and landscape, we devised a nature-inspired design that features comfortable urban hues and warm wood textures to capture the rejuvenating vibe of its surroundings. The majestic wooden ceiling feature is sure an eye-catcher for the common area to maintain visual connectivity in each space, while the grand double-volume ceiling ensuring that every corner is being illuminated with a healthy amount of natural light.
- Inspiration
- As this home is located in an award-winning integrated township which designed to enliven the resident lifestyle with a sustainable environment that balances community, recreation and landscape. We have decided to model the design of this residence after a nature-inspired lifestyle that is both rustic and comfortable. Contemporary design features were applied to lighten up its overall approach with the furnishing, so its inhabitants can enjoy the alluring tropical climate in style and comfort.
- Research
- Natural Materials: The qualities of its craftmanship, material selection and practical solutions of its design. Functional Spaces: Apart from the transparent, artistic and accessible qualities, an open layout provide the resident freedom and enhance interaction and communication for the family. Style and Character: Featuring concept appearances with minimalist approach to add character into the home design while reflecting homeowner's personality taste and catering to their modern lifestyle needs.
- Challenge
- The balance between practicality and aesthetics was always a major focus in our design process especially when it comes to interior spaces with an open-layout concept. We need to ensure that each space is illuminated with a healthy amount of natural light to reduce energy consumption. At the same time, durable materials that are easily maintained such as timber wood, anti-crack textured wall paint, quartz stone, stainless steel were incorporated into the design to provide a hassle-free option for the inhabitants.
- Realization and Technology
- Generally, we have chosen a plethora of natural building materials corresponding to our nature-inspired concept that calms the human senses. The main ceiling feature at entrance hallway is decked out in slim timber planks surrounded the double volume living hall. The full height glass windows are equipped with roller blinds for enhanced daylight, privacy, and further blurred the lines between interior and exterior. We personalized the design with authentic wooden finishes, quartz stone, metal and cement-like elements, which contrast the neutral color scheme beautifully.
- Operation and Interaction
- The unstructured wall that separates the space was torn down to make way for a large island counter connecting dining table, and a functional wet kitchen, providing a greater flow while maintaining visual connectivity between spaces. Additionally, the absence of clutters further ensured that the interior is beautifully illuminated by natural lighting to enhance the spaciousness of its open space layout. More importantly, the eye-catching wooden ceiling panel can be beautifully highlight at the common area, as the designer intended.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in Jan 2021 at Kota Kemuning, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia and completed in May 2021.
- Specifications
- 2,788 square feet 3 Storey Superlink Homes with 5+1 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
- Keywords
- The Roof Studio, Gamuda 257, Lucent Residence, Cubiq House, urban lifestyle, residential design, Malaysia
