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Stella Song Is Honored with the A' Design Award for Bewell Clinic Urology Health Facility in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Stella Song of Reunion Design acknowledged for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 21, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Bewell Clinic Urology Health Facility by Stella Song of Reunion Design, designed for Reunion Design Interior Decoration Co., Ltd., has been granted the A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category. The award was conferred within the 2024 - 2025 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.
The A' Design Award Explained
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.
More About Bewell Clinic Urology Health Facility
Bewell Clinic is a urology clinic interior designed as a gallery-inspired space. The two-floor layout includes waiting areas, a reception and billing counter, consultation rooms, and treatment rooms. Tinted glass and semi-transparent partitions provide privacy while keeping the space open. A textured wooden sliding door conceals the medical record cabinet. Soft indirect lighting, earthy tones, and deep green curtains create a calm atmosphere. Durable fire-resistant finishes meet safety requirements. The design aims to reduce patient anxiety.
About Stella Song
The practice is grounded in the belief that interior spaces should reflect the needs, sensibilities, and emotional lives of the people who inhabit them. Guided by the idea of spatial symbiosis, the studio creates environments that foster a sense of reunion and belonging. Its design approach emphasizes the importance of crafting spaces where individuals feel seen, understood, and emotionally connected. Every project is viewed as an opportunity to articulate the values and rhythms of everyday life, while offering each person a place to call their own within a shared environment.
About Reunion Design
People and spaces coexist in harmonious unity. They believe that interior spaces should authentically reflect the needs, tastes, and emotions of their inhabitants. By thoughtfully shaping environments that foster joyful gatherings and meaningful connectio
Award Record
This recognition makes Stella Song of Reunion Design a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
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/162878
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/162878
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!162878
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/356487
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://reurl.cc/xND6RE
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Bewell Clinic Urology Health Facility
- Function
- Urology Health Facility
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Dark Salmon, Gainsboro, Rosy Brown, Light Gray and Silver
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Reunion Design Interior Decoration Co., Ltd.
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Stella Song
- Country
- Taiwan (China)
- Brand
- Reunion Design
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #162878
Credits
- Image Credits
- Reunion Design Interior Decoration Co., Ltd.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This clinic transforms the conventional urology space into a gallery inspired environment, replacing clinical sterility with curated aesthetics. The design shifts perceptions by integrating art, soft lighting, and refined materials, ensuring patients feel at ease rather than embarrassed. Sculptural furnishings and custom medical elements blend seamlessly into the space, creating an immersive experience where privacy, comfort, and design converge to redefine the patient journey.
- Inspiration
- The inspiration came from a simple question: why must a urology clinic feel hidden or clinical? Observing how many patients hesitated before entering such spaces, the designer sought to change that experience. Drawing from a background in fashion performance, the vision was to turn a routine visit into something seamless and dignified. By blending art with function, the clinic becomes an open, gallery styled space where privacy feels natural, and discomfort fades into quiet elegance.
- Research
- This research explored color psychology and lighting to reduce anxiety in medical spaces. Through case studies, surveys, and expert interviews, data showed that harsh white light heightens stress, while soft, diffused lighting promotes calm. Earthy tones and deep greens evoke stability and healing. These findings shaped a design that transforms urology clinics into spaces of comfort and dignity, redefining patient experiences and setting a new standard for healthcare interiors.
- Challenge
- The challenge was transforming a highly stigmatized medical space into one that feels inviting yet private. Patients needed discretion, but the space had to remain open and calming. Strict fire safety codes limited material choices, leading to the use of non-combustible panels and tinted glass for both function and aesthetics. Lighting had to be soft yet compliant with medical standards, requiring custom indirect solutions. Overcoming these, the clinic now merges design with patient well-being.
- Realization and Technology
- This design balances functionality and aesthetics through precise detailing. Tinted glass and semi-transparent partitions ensure privacy while maintaining openness. A textured wooden sliding door conceals the medical record cabinet, blending storage into the space. Soft, indirect lighting enhances warmth, while deep green curtains provide privacy and calm. Durable, fire-resistant finishes ensure safety without compromising the refined aesthetic.
- Operation and Interaction
- Upon entering, patients are embraced by a warm, muted palette where soft lighting dissolves the harsh sterility of traditional clinics. Earthy tones and deep greens, reminiscent of nature and healing, create a sense of calm. The waiting area is arranged to reduce direct eye contact, easing discomfort. Moving through semi-transparent partitions, patients step into private rooms where light diffuses gently against tinted mirrors, expanding the space while preserving a sense of quiet solitude.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project took eight months from design discussions to completion. Planning began in early September 2023, construction was completed in May 2024, and the clinic officially opened in June.
- Specifications
- Located in the city center near a main road, the clinic spans two floors with a carefully planned layout. The first floor features two waiting areas, a reception and billing counter, and a concealed storage system behind the desk. It also includes two consultation rooms, a private discussion area, and a staff lounge. The second floor houses three treatment rooms and an additional rest area, ensuring a seamless flow between functions.
- Keywords
- Urology clinic, medical design, privacy-focused space, art-inspired clinic, patient-centered design, soft lighting, ergonomic layout, VIP treatment rooms, hospitality in healthcare, contemporary healthcare design
