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Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design Goes to Harmonious Residence Living Space by Mak Chung Yan
The international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Mak Chung Yan for interior space and exhibition design
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COMO, Italy, April 20, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for Harmonious Residence Living Space by Mak Chung Yan. The recognition forms part of the 2024 - 2025 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 evaluated 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.
More About Harmonious Residence Living Space
Harmonious Residence is a residential interior design in Hong Kong. The home covers a total area of 121 square meters, with a usable area of 101 square meters. An open plan layout joins the living room, dining area and kitchen without partitions, which supports easy movement and interaction. Wood, stone, metal and recycled cork give the rooms warm natural textures and colors. The wooden flooring is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. Selected artworks add a cultural character, and the drainage systems in the bathrooms improve water efficiency.
About Mak Chung Yan
Mak Chung Yan is driven by a belief that design has the power to shape how we experience the world around us. His approach to each project is defined by an unwavering attention to detail, considering not just the aesthetic, but the experience it will offer to those who inhabit it. His work transcends typology and location, always rooted in the desire to create spaces that feel both unique and meaningful. Recognized for his distinctive style, Mak Chung Yan’s work is characterized by a subtle balance between simplicity and warmth. Clean lines and muted tones define his aesthetic, bringing a quiet elegance to each space.
Award Record
This recognition makes Mak Chung Yan 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/163942
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/163942
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!163942
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/358596
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Harmonious Residence Living Space
- Function
- Living Space
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Dark Gray, Dark Slate Gray, Light Gray, Gray and Dim Gray
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Mak Chung Yan
- Country
- Hong Kong (China)
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #163942
Credits
- Image Credits
- MAK CHUNG YAN
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This project masterfully integrates elements of cultural art, natural stone, metal, and wood, employing a green construction approach emphasizing eco-friendly, energy-efficient, and sustainable materials. The result is a warm living space imbued with the essence of "humanity, art, and nature." The open-plan LDK (Living, Dining, Kitchen) layout, with its seamless flow and absence of partitions, not only enhances the comfort of the inhabitants but also fosters greater interaction within the space.
- Inspiration
- The project draws inspiration from the artistic works of Kermit Oliver's Le Canada and Pierre Marie's Monsieur Montres. These pieces, with their evocative use of imagery, color, line, and composition, convey the artists' emotions, thoughts, and experiences, thus inspiring the integration of artistic and natural elements within the design. The designer aims to evoke an emotional resonance with the residents through these artworks, thereby enriching the cultural ambiance of the space.
- Research
- This project thoroughly explores the integration of artistic works and natural materials within interior design. By meticulously selecting materials and decorations, the designer has adeptly fused culture with texture to create a harmoniously unified living space. The selection and arrangement of artwork not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of the space but also resonate emotionally with the residents, thereby enriching the cultural ambiance of the environment.
- Challenge
- The main challenge is how to perfectly integrate art and nature elements into a limited space while ensuring eco-friendliness and energy conservation. Thanks to innovative materials and energy-saving technologies, this challenge is tackled. For example, wood and stone materials add natural textures yet reduce environmental impact. Energy-saving technologies, such as the GEBERIT's collector drain and the GEBERIT's floor drain Aquorea system, improve water utilization for less energy consumption.
- Realization and Technology
- This project employs a range of eco-friendly and sustainable materials, including recycled cork and natural stone. The production process meticulously prioritizes environmental and sustainable attributes. For instance, all wooden flooring is FSC(Forest Stewardship Council) -certified, ensuring the sustainability and eco-friendliness of the wood source. The bathrooms feature GEBERIT's collector drain and the GEBERIT's floor drain Aquorea system, which optimize the efficiency of water utilization.
- Operation and Interaction
- The open-plan LDK (Living, Dining, Kitchen) design facilitates seamless interaction between the living room, dining area, and kitchen, enhancing functionality and convenience. The natural textures and colors of wood and stone offer residents a close connection with nature. The incorporation of energy-saving technologies, such as GEBERIT's collector drain and the GEBERIT's floor drain Aquorea system, optimizes water efficiency and reduces evaporation, achieving significant energy conservation.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project finished in June 2024 in Hong Kong.
- Specifications
- The building encompasses a total area of 121 square meters, with a usable area of 101 square meters. The design features an open-plan LDK (Living, Dining, Kitchen) layout, free of partitions, which enhances the spatial fluidity and interaction. The selection of wood and stone not only prioritizes aesthetic appeal but also emphasizes environmental responsibility and sustainability. All materials adhere to stringent environmental standards, ensuring the health and comfort of the occupants.
- Keywords
- Cultural art, natural materials, environmental sustainability, artistic decoration, handcrafted techniques, wet-dry separation, energy-saving technologies, and FSC certification.
