Wash Base 718 Cafe and Laundromat by Shunsuke Ohe Is Granted the Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design

Shunsuke Ohe 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 confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for Wash Base 718 Cafe and Laundromat by Shunsuke Ohe. The recognition forms part of the 2022 - 2023 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 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.

More About Wash Base 718 Cafe and Laundromat

It is a complex of a cafe and a laundromat. These are seamlessly and organically connected without boundaries. It is a place where people can spend a leisurely time as they wish. The main colors are white, natural brown, and vivid blue-green as accents, The richly planted vegetation creates a comfortable space. It is like a beach house by the sea. The colorful facility stands out in an area lined with old buildings. It is visited daily by many guests, young and old, male and female, and serves as a landmark in the community as well as a place for socializing.

About Shunsuke Ohe

CEO and founder of LUSTYdesign Inc. From a young age, he developed an interest in architecture and interior design, formally commencing his studies in both fields at the age of fifteen. He undertakes architectural design, interior design, and interior coordination for hotels, residences, retail spaces, offices, and showrooms. His designs are guided by the theme of ‘inspiring the human heart’.

Award Record

Shunsuke Ohe is a winner of 7 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards were granted between the 2020 - 2021 and the 2022 - 2023 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/150559
A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/150559
Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!150559
Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/296080
Further Information from the Laureate: https://bit.ly/3M5hauJ

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: Wash Base 718 Cafe and Laundromat
Function: Cafe and Laundromat
Category: Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Discipline: Spatial Design
Industry: Architecture and Packaging & Retail
Colors: Dark Khaki, Wheat, Silver, Sienna and Light Gray
Images: 5

The Recognition

Laureate: Shunsuke Ohe
Country: Japan
Recognition: Bronze A' Design Award
Edition: 2022 - 2023
Design ID: #150559

Credits

Image Credits: Photograph : Tetsuro Goto by ISOLA Inc.

Design Details

Unique Properties: White, natural brown, and bright bluegreen accents. The space has a fresh coloring like a beach house by the sea. It is a complex of a cafe and a laundromat. These are seamlessly connected without any boundaries. It is a place where one can spend a relaxing time as one pleases. It is visited by many guests every day, young and old, men and women alike, and serves as a landmark in the community and a place for social exchange.
Inspiration: Located near the beach, the location is not bad, but the area is not modernized and is lined with old buildings. It has the potential to be transformed into a wonderful cityscape. This space is a stepping stone to changing the atmosphere of the city.
Research: Guests can spend tea time at the table while waiting for their laundry to be finished, coffee time with friends on the outdoor terrace, remote work time while drinking coffee at the counter table, or dessert time with gelato to satisfy their hunger. The colorful space with many plantings is special to the people in the community.
Challenge: The laundromat and café are seamlessly connected without any boundaries, making the space spacious. Seats are set up everywhere. Bench seats, counter seats, table seats, outdoor terrace seats, and other seating options are available. The space is also equipped with a children's area, so mothers who are busy raising their children can come here to rest while they do their laundry. The walls and floors are finished with PVC, which is stain-resistant, easy to wipe clean, and hygienic. The space is accessible to all ages.
Realization and Technology: Ceiling : wood grain sheet , painted square wood / Wall : painted board , pvc tile / Floor : pvc tile , mortar
Operation and Interaction: Guests who come for the laundromat can spend their free time in the cafe until their laundry is done, guests who come to the cafe to enjoy their time at the cafe can finish their laundry at the laundromat in the meantime. A children's space is also provided, so guests with small children can easily visit the laundromat.
Project Duration and Location: Project Duration: From January 2022 to March 2022 Project location : Hyogo(Japan)
Specifications: Project area : 162.65 sqm / Category : cafe and laundromat
Keywords: laundromat , cafe , wood , mortar , concrete , louver , neon , paint