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Kris Lin Receives the Bronze A' Design Award for My Dream Home Public Welfare Renovation in Interior Space and Exhibition Design

Kris Lin recognized for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 24, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ My Dream Home Public Welfare Renovation by Kris Lin, designed for Kris Lin International Design, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The award was conferred within the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined 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.

Regarding My Dream Home Public Welfare Renovation

My Dream Home is the renovation of an 80 square metre garden apartment in Hangzhou for a family of five. The original home was cramped, with poor lighting and ventilation, an inefficient layout and limited privacy. Internal walls were removed to form an open kitchen and dining area, a study, two bathrooms and three bedrooms. Electric sliding and floor-to-ceiling glass windows increase daylight and connect the interior with the garden. Sliding walls and multifunctional furniture adapt the space, while step-free access, non-slip floors and handrails support older residents.

About Kris Lin

2001 came to Shanghai and built “KLID Design Office” to work on the interior design for architecture.

Award Record

Kris Lin is a winner of 98 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards were granted between the 2011 - 2012 and the 2023 - 2024 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

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project
My Dream Home Public Welfare Renovation
Function
Public Welfare Renovation
Category
Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Discipline
Spatial Design
Industry
Architecture and Packaging & Retail
Colors
Rosy Brown, Dark Gray, Silver, Dark Olive Green and Light Gray
Images
5
Client
Kris Lin International Design

The Recognition

Laureate
Kris Lin
Country
China
Recognition
Bronze A' Design Award
Edition
2023 - 2024
Design ID
#160917

Credits

Image Credits
Image #1、#2、#3、#4、#5: Photographer Chen Ming

Design Details

Unique Properties
1.Purpose: Philanthropic TV Program Extreme Home Makeover is a leading philanthropic TV show on Dragon TV, Its aim is for designers to renovate the minimal living spaces of low-income families, improving the lives of the socially disadvantaged with design. 2.Disadvantage: Small Living Space Renovation The Hangzhou project, an 80 sqm garden apartment, tackles challenges like cramped space, poor ventilation and lighting, inefficient layout, limited privacy, and restricted garden access.
Inspiration
1.Scenic Views: Large windows make nature part of the room, with views like a seasonal tree painting from the study. 2.Brighter Interiors: Minimalist, larger doors and windows boost sunlight, addressing poor lighting. 3.Flexible Layout: The renovation adopts minimalist design for space versatility, using sliding walls and multifunctional furniture. 4.Senior-Friendly Design: Features include touch cabinets, adjustable islands, and accessible bathrooms, easing elder living.
Research
"MY Dream Home" on Dragon TV is a charitable show focused on upgrading the homes of low-income families to improve their living standards. By redesigning small spaces, it provides a better quality of life for a family of five. The program utilizes an open-plan layout and versatile furniture to overcome challenges like cramped spaces, small kitchens, poor lighting, and limited privacy, thereby enhancing space use and flexibility.
Challenge
1.Challenges Cramped space due to many partitions. South-facing rooms lacked north side light and air. Ground floor needed artificial light; the bathroom was dim and damp. Master bedroom access to the garden compromised privacy. 2.Solutions Removed walls for an open space. Used flexible furniture for efficiency and versatility. Implemented ergonomic, senior-friendly storage and accessible, safe bathrooms.
Realization and Technology
1.Smart Windows: Electric sliding and floor-to-ceiling glass improve light, transparency, and indoor-outdoor flow. 2.Flexible Furniture: Space adapts to family needs with multifunctional, swivel cabinets. 3.Safe, Senior-Friendly: Features like barrier-free access, non-slip floors, and handrails enhance safety for all ages.
Operation and Interaction
The design transforms a small home into a versatile, comfortable space for the family. 1.Open Living: Integrates kitchen and dining for enhanced family interaction. 2.Flexible Outdoors: Folding windows and glass doors maximize natural light and garden views. 3.Safe Accessibility: Features like step-free access and bathroom aids ensure ease for all ages. Despite its size, the home encapsulates a family of five's life and love, enriching it with cherished moments.
Project Duration and Location
The project will start in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province on August 3, 2021 and end in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province on August 15, 2021
Specifications
The project covers 80㎡, featuring an open kitchen/dining area, study, two bathrooms, bedrooms for the master, children, and elderly, plus a garden. 1.Cost Efficiency: Strategic product comparison and design ensure space optimization within budget. 2.Open-Plan Design: Merging the kitchen and dining area with smart features like electric cabinets and adjustable islands expands functionality and accessibility.
Keywords
Public Welfare Renovation TV program 、Interior design 、Cost control 、Age-appropriate design

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