Shu-Yuan Chang Is Honored with the Bronze A' Design Award for Lockdown Shelter Residence in Interior Space and Exhibition Design

Shu-Yuan Chang acknowledged for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 20, 2023 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Lockdown Shelter Residence by Shu-Yuan Chang, designed for Fontal Interior Design Co., Ltd., has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category. The recognition forms part of the 2022 - 2023 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.

What the Bronze A' Design Award Means

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 Lockdown Shelter Residence

Lockdown Shelter is a residential interior design set in a high-rise apartment halfway up a mountain in Taiwan. A circular walkway replaces interior partitions, drawing daylight inside and allowing indoor exercise such as yoga and fitness. Glass sliding doors admit light while keeping the private area separate. The open dining room and kitchen include a bar area and a custom cypress table. Materials include architectural concrete, wood flooring, cypress, quartz tiles and marble. Decorative trims are reduced so the natural materials and neutral colors remain visible.

About Shu-Yuan Chang

"Fontal" in the original text means "fountain", or "fundamental". The term Fontal Interior Design Co., Ltd. comes from the Later Han Dynasty, which means dense forests and endless life. Starting from the "root", the root of space lies in the occupants. Starting from the planning of an environment with a humanistic concept, the interior façade expression is combined with the context of the urban scene, and the residents' expectations for life are integrated into the residents' desire for life. With natural imagery as the keynote, it becomes the main axis of the extension of the spatial scale and constructs a design that is in line with the soul. Sedimentary living container.

Award Record

This recognition makes Shu-Yuan Chang a winner of 2 A' Design Awards. The awards span the editions from 2019 - 2020 to 2022 - 2023 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. 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://dezigners.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://dezigners.org/149570
A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/149570
Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!149570
Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/259950

Media Contact

Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project: Lockdown Shelter Residence
Function: Residence
Category: Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Discipline: Spatial Design
Industry: Architecture and Packaging & Retail
Colors: Dim Gray, Dark Slate Gray, Gray, Dark Olive Green and Dark Gray
Images: 5
Client: Fontal Interior Design Co., Ltd.

The Recognition

Laureate: Shu-Yuan Chang
Country: Taiwan (China)
Recognition: Bronze A' Design Award
Edition: 2022 - 2023
Design ID: #149570

Credits

Image Credits: Fontal Interior Design Co., Ltd.

Design Details

Unique Properties: The circular layout of the progressive residence offers intuitive and diverse options to the occupants when facing the turning points. When there are only two people in the space, the window side sliding door can be opened to enjoy the window view and enhance the interior lighting. In this way, the spaciousness is not limited to the outdoors but can be filled inside. When visitors drop in, the sliding doors provide a highly flexible space, and the circular walkway allows for high space utilization by the number of people.
Inspiration: The site is located halfway up the mountain, and the project was carried out during the epidemic with a design that prioritized the ability to exercise at home in case of future lockdowns. The design team created a wrap-around walkway that draws natural light into the room. The clients, who are nearing retirement, wanted a large-scale space that would be as relaxing as the view from the windows. At the same time, the design team planned functionalities according to the client's future needs, creating a relaxing residence that harmonizes with the surrounding mountains and forests.
Research: The project is in a high-rise apartment halfway up the hill, with fresh air and abundant daylight. The interior design prioritizes the amplification of these conditions. The circular walkway eliminates partitions and optimizes lighting, while the light-transmitting, yet private, glass sliding doors enhance lighting and maintain privacy for the private area. The interior retains the original look of materials and removes ornamentation, reducing decorative trims and unnecessary decorative materials in the large space.
Challenge: It is not difficult to achieve a reduced interior design, but it is hard to achieve only the essence and retain the aesthetics in a large space. Reduction is not about empty space, but considering the living function, daily needs, and the visual expression of the space with as little decoration as possible. The design team took two elements, "wood and stone", to create various possibilities in the project. The warmth of the wood and the strength of the stone can meet the needs of the interior design.
Realization and Technology: Building materials: architectural concrete, large chamfered wood floors, cypress, quartz tiles, marble, metal tiles, wallpaper, stainless steel, etc. The project is based on natural materials and colors. The walls are made of light-colored wood grain and architectural concrete. The rustic architectural concrete is displayed on the main visual walls, such as the TV wall and bar wall, while the flooring is covered with dark quartz tiles and wood flooring. As for the lines, the design team used herringbone and 1/3 flooring to present multiple layers.
Operation and Interaction: According to its definition, the 'progressive' retirement home can be changed in the future according to the needs of the clients. First, it can become a space for middle-aged people to exercise. When there is no partition in the circular walkway, the comfortable and spacious space can serve yoga, fitness, and other situations. Secondly, it can be a perfect place for family and friends to visit. The open-plan public area with a large-scale kitchen island and bar can accommodate more than 20 people.
Project Duration and Location: The project finished in August 2022 in Taiwan.
Specifications: The original layout was 4 bedrooms. In consideration of the number of main users, the designers took the extra room space to expand the master bathroom to provide a more comfortable experience. The clients can enjoy a relaxing bath while viewing the scenery of the bamboo forest outside the window. As for the private area, it is an open plan. The spacious dining room and kitchen are well-equipped and functional, including a bar area with a juice machine, a customized cypress table, and an electronic screen for hanging pictures.
Keywords: Large space, open plan, architectural concrete, neutral colors, grayscale.