Press Release
Chen Yu Ching Receives the Bronze A' Design Award for Frames Of Memory Apartment in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
The international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Chen Yu Ching for interior space and exhibition design
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COMO, Italy, April 20, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ Frames Of Memory Apartment by Chen Yu Ching, designed for Ching Jhih Interior Design, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. 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.
The Bronze A' Design Award Explained
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.
About Frames Of Memory Apartment
Frames of Memory is an apartment interior design located in New Taipei City, Taiwan. The 100 square meter home includes a master bedroom, two secondary bedrooms, a living room, a multifunctional dining area, a kitchen and two bathrooms. North American neoclassical elements are reinterpreted for a contemporary Asian residence. A custom 1 to 4 paneling system is built with moisture resistant foam boards suited to the humid local climate. A dark toned foyer, a retractable kitchen door and full height built in storage support privacy, order and daily comfort.
About Chen Yu Ching
Ching Jhih Interior Design leverages space as a medium, harmonizing materials, light, and structure to create interiors that seamlessly blend functionality with aesthetics. Defined by clean lines and precise proportions, the firm’s design approach is applied across residential, commercial, and office spaces. From concept development to construction details, every project upholds the highest level of professionalism, ensuring an optimal balance between design language and user needs.
Award Record
This recognition makes Chen Yu Ching 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/170295
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/170295
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!170295
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/366508
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://bmataiwan.com/
Media Contact
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Frames Of Memory Apartment
- Function
- Apartment
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Gainsboro, Silver, Gray, Light Slate Gray and Dark Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Ching Jhih Interior Design
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Chen Yu Ching
- Country
- Taiwan (China)
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #170295
Credits
- Team
- Yu Ching Chen and Shan Ting Hou
- Image Credits
- YioO Studio
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This design stands out for its precise translation of North American neoclassical elements into a contemporary Asian living context. Balancing aesthetics with local sensibilities, it embraces the humid climate of Taiwan through material choices, respects the perspective of feng shui and carefully considers daily behavior, crafting a home where beauty, function, and cultural comfort truly align.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by fond memories of the client living in Canada, the design reimagines North American neoclassical charm through a modern, heartfelt lens. It reflects a longing for familiar proportions, comforting textures, and the quiet elegance of home. Guided by emotional connection and the desire to create a warm, enduring living space, the project celebrates both cultural heritage and everyday rituals.
- Research
- The research explored spatial behavior and cultural memory, aiming to balance neoclassical beauty with daily function. Through interviews, site studies, and iterative modeling, data from client stories and environmental analysis guided the design. Reconstructing memories into proportions and materials, the process deepened cultural sensitivity. The result shapes emotional connections, influencing residential design and living experiences.
- Challenge
- The greatest challenge was translating North American neoclassical language into a compact Asian home without losing balance. Internally, it required reinterpreting historical aesthetics within modern daily life. Externally, humid climate, fire codes, and material of Taiwan limits demanded careful selections. Navigating between emotional memory, cultural beliefs, and technical constraints shaped a design both refined and deeply personal.
- Realization and Technology
- This design was realized through precise on site measurement and meticulous proportion control. A 1 to 4 paneling system was custom built with moisture resistant foam boards, ideal for the climate of Taiwan. KD eco friendly PP boards ensure durability and low emissions. Every material and joint was carefully selected to balance aesthetics and longevity, while iterative modeling and close client collaboration shaped the design into a refined, livable space.
- Operation and Interaction
- The design invites users into a gentle flow, where each step reveals thoughtful layers. Entering through a dark toned foyer, the retractable door glides smoothly shielding the kitchen while preserving openness. Full height built in storage quietly hides clutter and groceries, protecting the minimalist elegance of the space. Every interaction balances privacy, comfort, and a sense of belonging, carrying traces of distant memories from a life once lived beyond the sea.
- Project Duration and Location
- The apartment design began in August 2023 in New Taipei City, Taiwan, and was completed in January 2024.
- Specifications
- The project covers an area of 100 square meters and includes one master bedroom, two secondary bedrooms, a living room, a multifunctional dining area, a kitchen, and two bathrooms.
- Keywords
- Pure White Design, Light and Shadow, Neoclassical Aesthetics, Parisian Elegance, Minimalist Molding, Layered Spaces, Timeless Sophistication, Residential Architecture
