Press Release
Meng Chen Ho Receives the A' Design Award for Ethereal Essence Plastic Surgery Clinic in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Meng Chen Ho recognized 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 20, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for Ethereal Essence Plastic Surgery Clinic by Meng Chen Ho, designed for Shamuboo. The result belongs to the 2024 - 2025 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 A' Design Award
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 Ethereal Essence Plastic Surgery Clinic
Ethereal Essence is the interior design of a plastic surgery clinic in Taipei, Taiwan. The 260 square meter space draws on Chinese and Japanese Zen influences, using natural materials and earth tones to create a calm atmosphere. High-back screens made of five wood pieces are fixed with hardware clips and can be removed to open the whole space for public events and lectures. Two semi-open rooms use panel curtains instead of solid partitions, so light passes through while privacy is kept. Ink-grained stone slabs meet wood veneer to control cost.
Award Record
With this recognition, Meng Chen Ho is 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. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to interior designers, interior architects, architects and decorators from all countries. Entries typically include residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries and retail stores. Awarded interior designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/interior
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission 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. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated 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. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates 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, the upload of a work and the 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. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/169041
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/169041
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!169041
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/365263
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Ethereal Essence Plastic Surgery Clinic
- Function
- Plastic Surgery Clinic
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Gray, Dim Gray, Dark Gray, Silver and Dark Slate Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Shamuboo
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Meng Chen Ho
- Country
- Taiwan (China)
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #169041
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Infused with Chinese and Japanese Zen influences. •Spatial Zoning high-back screens balance openness and privacy. • Semi-Transparent Design booths panel curtains, a departure from conventional solid partitions. It can be effortlessly adjusted, preserving privacy while allowing light to flow through. • Exquisite Details ink-wash-inspired stone, seamlessly transitions into wood paneling. an emerald-green glass table and black bentwood butterfly stools add depth.
- Inspiration
- We use natural materials, earth colors and textures to create a calm and relaxing atmosphere. We incorporate Chinese and Japanese Zen artistic conception, integrating the concepts of high-end clubs, professional clinics and meditation treatment rooms. When designing within budget constraints, I consider how to present: Unique without being exaggerated, Beautiful but not luxurious, Low cost but not cheap. Timeless classic style.
- Research
- Plastic Surgery Clinic Within 6 months, design and construction were carried out simultaneously to create a commercial environment that is both functional and artistic. Integrating medical engineering expertise, fast, lightweight, fireproof, and durable construction and assembly methods, Use soft furnishings to create uniqueness and beauty.
- Challenge
- The timeline and budget for design and construction were tight. The 260 square meter project had to be designed and constructed within 6 months and included specialist items such as operating theatres and gas engineering. The designer had never worked on a medical space related to plastic surgery before, so he had to understand the project and study the space requirements at the front end, combining aesthetics, functionality and professional space use, all under the pressure of time and budget.
- Realization and Technology
- Splicing expensive ink-grained stone slabs with cheap wood veneers not only saves budget but also improves the craftsmanship. The semi-open box uses panel curtains. Different from the general fixed partition sliding doors or heavy S-shaped curtains, the panel curtains can be easily opened and closed. While protecting privacy, they can also allow light to pass through, providing a sense of transparency, making people feel safe in the box without feeling depressed.
- Operation and Interaction
- The high-back screen is made of 5 pieces of wood, fixed with hardware clips and can be disassembled individually. When the client wants to clear the entire space for public events and lectures, the screens can be completely removed and the space can be fully opened. It maintains a sense of openness while cleverly creating a moderate sense of privacy, making it suitable for communication or resting alone. The two semi-open rooms use panel curtains as space partitions. Clients and consultants can enter and exit from any direction, which increases flexibility and efficiency.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project began design and construction in Taipei, Taiwan in April 2024. Under tight budget and time constraints, it took 6 months to complete and was delivered to the customer in September 2024.
- Specifications
- The combination of paneled curtains, Roman blinds, green-dyed glass coffee tables, black bentwood butterfly stools, metal mesh screens, and fabric wallpaper makes the simple space full of artistic atmosphere and agility.
- Keywords
- Plastic surgery clinic, Silent Luxury, Chinese style, Japanese style, movable partitions, semi-open design, box design, metal partitions, furniture partitions, minimalist style
