The Sear Fast Casual Restaurant by Sana Radwan Is Granted the Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design

Sana Radwan honored for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 21, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that The Sear Fast Casual Restaurant by Sana Radwan has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category. The award was conferred within the 2025 - 2026 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 assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

About the Bronze A' Design Award

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 The Sear Fast Casual Restaurant

The Sear is a fast casual restaurant interior in Amman, Jordan, covering about 60 square meters. The design is inspired by the searing process used in cooking. Stainless steel cladding and ceramic tiles were selected for durability, heat resistance and hygiene. Custom light signage and digital screens are integrated as architectural elements and guide ordering and movement. The open plan layout keeps the kitchen visible from the dining area. Modular components allow efficient installation, maintenance and future replication.

About Sana Radwan

Sana Radwan is an interior designer based in Jordan, working across residential and commercial projects in the Middle East. Her practice focuses on creating spaces defined by clarity, material sensitivity, and long term relevance. She has developed and led projects ranging from private residences to hospitality and retail environments. Through a structured design process, her work addresses both spatial function and user experience. Alongside her practice, she contributes to the design community by promoting thoughtful, context driven approaches and supporting emerging standards in contemporary interior design.

Award Record

This recognition makes Sana Radwan 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/174872
A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/174872
Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!174872
Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/358790

Media Contact

Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project: The Sear Fast Casual Restaurant
Function: Fast Casual Restaurant
Category: Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Discipline: Spatial Design
Industry: Architecture and Packaging & Retail
Colors: Midnight Blue, Dark Gray, Dark Slate Gray and Black
Images: 5

The Recognition

Laureate: Sana Radwan
Country: Jordan
Recognition: Bronze A' Design Award
Edition: 2025 - 2026
Design ID: #174872

Design Details

Unique Properties: The Sear is a 60 sqm fast casual restaurant in Amman. Inspired by the searing process, the space echoes an industrial kitchen using stainless steel, cold tiles, and light signage. A (smash in case of emergency) feature plays on kitchen alarms, while branding merges with design through glowing icons, screens, and a (heat drop) sign; fusing rhythm, fire, and identity into one immersive experience.
Inspiration: The design draws from the intensity of cooking, searing, pressure, and heat. Nostalgic light tech meets industrial surfaces, reimagining a kitchen as a modern social space. A family brand is woven through the interior with custom character icons and signage. Every detail, like the seared burger logo or (heat drop) sign, translates flame, sound, and story into architecture.
Research: The research is design based and experiential. Its objective was to translate the cooking process of searing into a clear spatial identity. The methodology relied on observational and visual research of professional kitchens, fast food culture, and retro technology. Data was collected through site analysis, material testing, and brand studies. The result is an interior that strengthens brand recognition, improves customer flow, and creates an engaging dining experience, impacting business value and design storytelling
Challenge: The main challenge was translating the intense, fast-paced act of searing into a compact interior without overwhelming the space. Extensive research focused on professional kitchen environments, heat-driven processes, and retro food culture. The design balances industrial materials with expressive lighting and branding, ensuring a strong identity while maintaining functionality, clarity, and a comfortable customer experience
Realization and Technology: The project was implemented using industrial grade materials inspired by professional kitchens. Stainless steel and ceramic tiles were selected for durability, heat resistance, and hygiene. custom light signage and digital screens were digitally fabricated and seamlessly integrated through concealed wiring systems. Energy efficient lighting was used as a core architectural element, highlighting branded features while ensuring efficient installation and ease of replication for future branches.
Operation and Interaction: The spatial layout is organized to support a clear and efficient customer journey, from ordering to seating and pick up. The open plan configuration enhances visibility between the kitchen and dining area, reinforcing interaction with the cooking process. Digital screens and light signage guide movement and ordering, while seating and circulation paths are designed to maximize comfort, speed, and operational efficiency within the compact space
Project Duration and Location: This project started in November 2024 in Amman - Jordan, and it finished in April 2025
Specifications: The restaurant occupies an area of approximately 60 sqm and is designed as a compact fast-casual space. The interior includes stainless steel cladding, ceramic tiled walls, custom light signage, and digital display screens. Lighting is based on low energy light systems. All elements were designed as modular components to allow efficient installation, maintenance, and adaptability for future expansion or replication
Keywords: Commercial Interior Design, Fast Casual Restaurant, Smash Burger Restaurant, Contemporary Industrial Pop