Press Release
Tranquil Realm Residential House by Ian Tan Wins the Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Ian Tan acknowledged 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 20, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ Tranquil Realm Residential House by Ian Tan has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The award was conferred within the 2025 - 2026 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 scored 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.
Regarding Tranquil Realm Residential House
Tranquil Realm is a residential interior design for an apartment of approximately 116 square meters in Taipei City. The home holds three bedrooms, two living areas and two bathrooms. A dark toned palette is combined with deep brown wood, stone and textured finishes. The living and dining areas are joined into one shared zone through a revised circulation plan. Curved ceilings and softened edges reduce visible spatial boundaries. A fluted glass screen divides the entryway while keeping visual transparency. The design offers a calm retreat from the noise of the city.
Award Record
With this recognition, Ian Tan 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/179567
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/179567
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!179567
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/378086
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.yumu.tw/
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Tranquil Realm Residential House
- Function
- Residential House
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Dark Slate Gray, Gray, Black, Rosy Brown and Dark Olive Green
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Ian Tan
- Country
- Taiwan (China)
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #179567
Credits
- Image Credits
- Ian Tan
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- To create a cocoon away from the neon, noisy hustle and bustle of the city, the abode features a calm and restrained dark-toned palette. Natural textures, such as deep brown wood, stone, and textured finishes, are employed to echo the homeowner’s pursuit of a refined quality of life. By reconfiguring the traffic flow and functionality, the living and dining areas are connected seamlessly, forming an expansive shared zone. Curved elements are introduced to soften spatial boundaries, lending a sense of visual continuity while fostering emotional connection among family members.
- Inspiration
- Rather than presenting bold or ostentatious displays, this abode centers on the concept of “restraint.” Through the sharing and reconfiguration of functions, different spatial zones are woven into a unified narrative. The use of a dark-toned palette, curved lines, and the layers of refined materials creates a living environment that soothes the senses and provides a place for the mind to unwind.
- Research
- The public areas are organized around a circular traffic flow, offering flexible movement routes and enhancing spatial fluidity. A feature wall anchors the living room and creates a statement with a wow factor. Open shelving and an electronic fireplace balance the heaviness of the dark palette. With stone as the backdrop, the dining sideboard with a mini bar can be practical for hosting gatherings or enjoying a casual evening at home.
- Challenge
- The bedroom headboard draws inspiration from a skylight. By separating the wall and ceiling and integrating diffused lighting, the design visually extends the ceiling height while reducing any sense of compression. The walk-in closet features dual entrances, creating a smooth and efficient circulation flow thereby enhancing the functionality of the private quarters. The bathroom adopts a light gray palette, contrasting with the darker tones in the public areas and reinforcing a sense of privacy.
- Realization and Technology
- Artistic coating, Imported thin porcelain tiles, Melamine board, Caesarstone, Reeded glass, Grey-tinted glass, Metal elements, Leather, Slatted panels, Magnetic track lighting, LED light strips, Large-format porcelain tiles, Wire-brushed natural wood veneer, Quartz stone
- Operation and Interaction
- The entryway is subtly divided by a fluted glass screen, serving as a gentle spatial buffer to achieve a good feng shui while preserving visual transparency. The public areas adopt a minimalist approach, with the main TV wall positioned at the center of the space, defining zones while offering easy viewing from all angles. Curved ceilings exude elegance and sophistication. In the living room, a framed ceiling with softened, curved edges defines the space. While in the dining area, a curved light membrane diffuses illumination, allowing light to spread evenly and maintain visual purity.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project is finished in October 2025 in Taipei City, Taiwan.
- Specifications
- The project features an interior area of approximately 116 square meters, accommodating three bedrooms, two living areas, and two bathrooms.
- Keywords
- Dark-toned palette, Restraint, Visual transparency, Minimalist approach, Coating
