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Alina House by Fatemeh Fooladi Is Granted the A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design

Fatemeh Fooladi acknowledged for architecture, building and structure 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 Alina House by Fatemeh Fooladi, designed for Solmaz Primavera, has been granted the A' Design Award in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category. The award was conferred within 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 scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

What the A' Design Award Means

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.

Regarding Alina House

Alina is a two-story private house with a total built area of 480 square meters. Several styles are combined, and the forms, colors and materials are chosen to reflect the emotions and personality of the client. Industrial metal, glass, concrete, stone and wood are the main materials. A glazed corridor placed before the entrance limits the entry of cold and heat. A smart system controls the electronic devices and the lighting through a simple application. A smart water supply system eases irrigation across the whole house.

About Fatemeh Fooladi

Solmaz Primavera is a Ukraine-based design studio specializing in interior design as well as product and fashion design. Fatemeh Fooladi, Iran-born owner of the studio, has over 15 years of experience in the field of architecture and interior design. While using in its projects such materials as concrete, glass, rebar, rusty metal, the studio nevertheless does not forget about the roots of its creator and fills up the spaces with colors and warmth of the Orient. Reinterpretation of classics, transformation of habitual are distinguishing mark of Solmaz Primavera.

Award Record

Fatemeh Fooladi is a winner of 2 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards were granted between the 2016 - 2017 and the 2022 - 2023 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.

About the A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award

The A' Architecture Design Award is an international architectural design competition recognizing good architectural designs by best architects worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to architectural design studios, building contractors, structural engineering firms and architecture and design consultants from all countries. Typical entries include skyscrapers, museums, residential buildings, commercial complexes, educational institutions and religious structures. The awarded architectural projects are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/architecture

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

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project
Alina House
Function
House
Category
Architecture, Building and Structure Design
Discipline
Spatial Design
Industry
Architecture
Colors
Dark Olive Green, Steel Blue, Dark Slate Gray, Dark Slate Blue and Black
Images
5
Client
Solmaz Primavera

The Recognition

Laureate
Fatemeh Fooladi
Country
Ukraine
Recognition
A' Design Award
Edition
2022 - 2023
Design ID
#150788

Credits

Image Credits
Photos by Irina Les Ik

Design Details

Unique Properties
The house has been designed on two floors, with the client accessing the entire home from the second floor. There is a glassy corridor before entering the home, preventing cold and heat entry. Each detail in the house represents the client's emotions, and everyone in the house can explore her personality. A smart system has been used to control all electronic devices and lights with a user-friendly app. In addition, a smart water supply system eases water irrigation to the whole part of home.
Inspiration
Alina is a multi-styled house inspired by nature and the client's emotions. Each element in the design reflects a different feeling of the client. Using natural and industrial materials and colors creates a harmonious environment that is personal to the client. By working with the client to understand her emotions and preferences, the designer could design all the unique details that reflect her personality.
Research
Regarding the design process, a narrative story was implanted when space was not yet characterized. The project is based on advanced architectural design factors and represents the identity of the area where the project is located and the client’s personality. This design is not only based on emotional design, but each form sector has a particular function.
Challenge
Combining different design styles, colors, and materials and transforming the client's character into every detail of the house with making harmony were the project's main challenges. In addition, joining aesthetics and performance was the following challenge in designing this project.
Realization and Technology
Industrial metals, glasses, concrete, stones and woods are the main materials used in the project.
Operation and Interaction
All details of the project make an emotional connection with the audience. The forms and colors with a wide range of materials and styles have transformed the space into an emotionally and functionally interactive place in which they will feel joy in being at home.
Project Duration and Location
It has been designed and implemented in Ukraine during 2017 o 2020.
Specifications
The total area has built in 480 square meters.
Keywords
Industrial Loft, Classic, Classical, Minimalism, Industrial Metal, Interior Design, Private House

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