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Chuchulab Short Cakes Dessert Shop by Hhhhsstudio Design Co.,Ltd. Is Granted the Silver A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Hhhhsstudio Design Co.,Ltd. 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 19, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Silver A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for Chuchulab Short Cakes Dessert Shop by Hhhhsstudio Design Co.,Ltd., designed for Chuchulab. The result belongs to 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 scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Silver A' Design Award Explained
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.
About Chuchulab Short Cakes Dessert Shop
Chuchulab Short Cakes is the interior design of a short cake boutique in Shenzhen. The 125 square metre space draws on the Southern French coast, using curves that echo the motion of waves. Wood veneers, sintered stone slabs, handmade tiles and marble are combined with greenery to create an airy and calm ambiance. Soft lighting and neutral beige and grey tones support the restful mood. A central island bar serves dining areas on both sides and guides circulation, while semi enclosed seating offers privacy for guests.
About Hhhhsstudio Design Co.,Ltd.
The company was officially established in 2022. The founding team has over 10 years of experience in space design and implementation. It is a commercial space design company that maintains innovative thinking. We focus on the aesthetic scope and social role of dining space design, and also take into account diversified creations such as brand visual art and life concepts, from enterprise brand dining retail restaurant experience The furniture products present meticulous design ingenuity in all aspects.
Award Record
With this recognition, Hhhhsstudio Design Co.,Ltd. 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. 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/183322
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/183322
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!183322
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/381629
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Chuchulab Short Cakes Dessert Shop
- Function
- Dessert Shop
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Dark Olive Green, Dim Gray, Black, Rosy Brown and Saddle Brown
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Chuchulab
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Hhhhsstudio Design Co.,Ltd.
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #183322
Credits
- Team
- Huang Xudong
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The interior design for chuchulab, a short cake boutique, offers a gentle refuge from fast paced city life, redefining the dessert experience with a soft, soothing aesthetic. Inspired by the laid back spirit of the Southern French coast, the design uses undulating curves to echo the sea waves, wrapping guests in a comforting embrace. The warmth of wood veneers meets the raw texture of sintered stone slabs and handmade tiles, enlivened by lush greenery to evoke an airy, serene ambiance.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the Southern French coast, a celebrated retreat known for its sweeping beaches and warm climate, the design captures the laid back spirit of summer breezes and rolling waves to shape its visual identity. Fluid lines and an airy, rhythmic layout create a gentle rhythm reminiscent of the undulating ocean, offering guests a moment of serene relaxation and pure joy as they indulge in their desserts.
- Research
- Amid the hectic pace of urban life, people long for a brief respite to recharge both body and mind. Guided by this insight, the project transcends the ornate conventions typical of traditional dessert shops. Instead, it harmonizes natural materials, fluid curves, and soft lighting to create a space defined by contours that mimic undulating waves, enveloping every guest in comfort. The semi enclosed seating addresses privacy concerns for city dwellers, cultivating a deeply reassuring atmosphere.
- Challenge
- The key challenge lay in distilling the artistry and laid back spirit of the Southern French coast into a commercial space. To this end, the design features curves as its core element. Sleek arches and staggered volumes echo ocean swells, while the greenery at turns injects natural vibrancy. Tiles in gradient light blue mimic the shimmering sea surface, capturing the dynamic play of light. Soft illumination, paired with neutral tones like beige and gray, fosters a gentle, serene atmosphere.
- Realization and Technology
- Organic wood and panels with a soft sheen establish a gentle, natural foundation, while handmade tiles and marble conjure the imagery of seaside rocks, imbuing the serene atmosphere with a quiet yet steadfast presence. Mirrored accents are thoughtfully integrated to add a modern touch and enhance visual depth within the space.
- Operation and Interaction
- The spatial circulation prioritizes efficiency, featuring a central island bar that serves dining areas on both sides while naturally guiding guest traffic and seating arrangements. Implemented across most dining zones, the semi enclosed layout balances openness and seclusion, catering to white collar professionals and business groups who value privacy. Surrealist paintings by Joan Miró are engraved onto sintered stone slabs, adding visual interest and creating an ethereal, artistic atmosphere.
- Project Duration and Location
- The design work began in Shenzhen in July 2025, with the project debuting at the Ping An International Finance Centre that November.
- Keywords
- Interior Design for a Dessert Shop, Inspiration from the Southern French Coast, A Relaxed Ambiance, Sleek Curves, Fluid Rhythm, Natural Materials, Soft Lighting
