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Michael Tu Is Honored with the Silver A' Design Award for Ebb and Flow Residential Interior Design in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Michael Tu of Arch Interior Design honored 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 confirmed the Silver A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for Ebb and Flow Residential Interior Design by Michael Tu of Arch Interior Design, designed for Farglory Group. 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.
About the Silver A' Design Award
The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
Regarding Ebb and Flow Residential Interior Design
Ebb and Flow is a residential interior designed to explore the convergence of coastal aesthetics and urban structure. The spatial layout adopts gentle curves and layered materials to reference the fluidity of waves, while maintaining functional zoning. Contrasts between deep leather tones, alabaster finishes, and titanium plated details help articulate visual depth and subtle motion. Sculptural walls and light reflective surfaces are positioned to evoke the glimmer of water, enhancing the immersive quality of the environment.
About Michael Tu
Arch Interior Design is a multidisciplinary design practice based in Taiwan, specializing in high-end residential interiors. Established in 1998, the studio integrates spatial planning, interior design, and artistic sensibility to create refined environments tailored to each client’s needs. With experience across architecture, landscape, and interior design, the team is known for its thoughtful material use and spatial flow. Arch Interior Design contributes to society by enhancing daily life through design that emphasizes human experience, contextual relevance, and functional beauty.
About Arch Interior Design
Arch Interior Design, established in 1998, specializes in residential interiors, seamlessly blending architecture, art, and landscape. Renowned for crafting poetic, story-driven spaces tailored to each client.
Award Record
Michael Tu of Arch Interior Design is a winner of 2 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards were granted between the 2017 - 2018 and the 2024 - 2025 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/165076
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/165076
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!165076
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/220037
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://arch-design.com.tw/
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Ebb and Flow Residential Interior Design
- Function
- Residential Interior Design
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Black, Gray, Dark Gray, Dim Gray and Dark Olive Green
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Farglory Group
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Michael Tu
- Country
- Taiwan (China)
- Brand
- Arch Interior Design
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #165076
Credits
- Team
- YING DI and CHING TZE TU
- Image Credits
- Creator Michael Tu, Ebb and Flow Project, 2024.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Ebb and Flow reinterprets luxury living by harmonizing maritime serenity with contemporary sophistication. The design’s fluid spatial composition mirrors the organic movement of waves, creating a seamless interplay between form, light, and materiality. Contrasting rich textures, reflective metallic accents, and sculptural forms evoke a sense of depth and motion, transforming the space into an immersive and elegantly curated living experience.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by Kaohsiung, Taiwan’s seamless convergence of ocean and city, this design reflects the fluid rhythm of coastal landscapes while embracing the sophistication of contemporary urban living. Nestled along the edge of Kaohsiung Harbor, the space translates maritime tranquility into a refined interior experience. By integrating architectural deconstruction, layered materials, and organic movement, the design fosters a seamless dialogue between nature, light, and spatial harmony, elevating luxury living into an immersive art form.
- Research
- This project used applied design research to explore how spatial flow and materiality affect perception in luxury living. The goal was to create a space that feels both fluid and calm. Using site analysis, case studies, and light-behavior simulations, we gathered data through 3D modeling and mock-ups. Collaborating with designers, artisans, and future residents, we developed custom prototypes, including on-site hand-applied fabric panels and titanium-plated finishes. These handcrafted elements enhanced emotional comfort and spatial depth, showing how bespoke detailing can elevate luxury and enrich the human experience in real-life environments.
- Challenge
- The greatest challenge was transforming fluid spatial concepts into tangible design while balancing contemporary urban aesthetics with oceanic symbolism. Internally, extensive research on architectural history and spatial dynamics was needed to refine curved forms for an immersive experience. Externally, CNC-milled wave panels required precise engineering, using 3D scanning, digital modeling, and advanced fabrication techniques to ensure seamless integration and structural integrity.
- Realization and Technology
- The living room and master bedroom feature wall is meticulously crafted from CNC-milled solid timber, undergoing a multi-layered skim coating process with sequential hand sanding and micro-polishing to achieve an impeccably smooth matte alabaster finish. This high-precision application ensures uniformity while eliminating surface imperfections. The dining area’s bespoke architectural paneling integrates recessed, indirect LED cove lighting, engineered through advanced photometric analysis to ensure seamless diffusion and eliminate visible light sources, achieving a sculptural interplay of form and illumination.
- Operation and Interaction
- Surrounded by mountains, the sea, rivers, the harbor, and the city skyline, Ebb and Flow offers a breathtaking panorama where nature and urban energy converge. Positioned in an international port city, its expansive interiors echo the fluidity of the ocean, seamlessly blending contemporary artistry with architectural form. Thoughtfully layered materials and dynamic compositions create a space that feels organic yet refined, where overlapping textures and shifting perspectives reflect the natural rhythm of the landscape.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in December 2022 in Kaohsiung and finished in December 2023 near the Kaohsiung Harbor, where the ebb and flow of the tides meet the vibrant pulse of the city. Embraced by mountains, the sea, and the urban skyline, the residence offers a sweeping panorama that seamlessly blends the serenity of nature with the dynamic energy of modern life.
- Specifications
- The project spans 185 ping (approx. 611 square meters), featuring an open-plan layout that enhances spatial fluidity and natural light integration. Carefully selected materials include deep-toned leather, natural stone, and titanium-plated accents, designed to create depth and contrast. Advanced lighting calculations ensure seamless illumination transitions, while precision-crafted architectural forms enhance movement and spatial harmony.
- Keywords
- Modern Residential Design, Art-Inspired Interiors, Luxury Interior, Kaohsiung Interior Design, Maritime Aesthetics
