Press Release
Blue Chip Indulgence Restaurant by Chaos Design Studio Wins the Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Chaos Design Studio acknowledged for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2019 - 2020 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 22, 2020 /DesignNewswire/ Blue Chip Indulgence Restaurant by Chaos Design Studio has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The recognition forms part of the 2019 - 2020 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.
What the Bronze A' Design Award Means
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 Blue Chip Indulgence Restaurant
Blue Chip Indulgence is a project that showcases the harmonious marriage between classic and modern designs brought to life through an elegant, mature and warm ambience. Considering the structure and architecture of the colonial mansion that the restaurant Blanc is situated in, much of the surroundings was made to imitate the Old English vibe while incorporating modern fittings using custom made furniture and fixtures with fine detailing. The curated design allows the restaurant to serve customers flexibly whilst providing privacy and enjoyment for all types of customers.
About Chaos Design Studio
Charles completed his Bachelor of Science (Architecture) Studies at the University of Science Malaysia and continue to achieve her Bachelor of Architecture at the same University, graduating in 2010. After graduating, he worked for two years in Melbourne to gained experience in both architecture and interior design field before back to Malaysia. Co-founder Charles joined Chaos Design Studio in 2016 after working at local architecture firm for 3 years and has been involve in many types of projects range from residential both individual and multi, through to commercial and mixed development.
Award Record
Chaos Design Studio is a winner of 2 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards span the editions from 2018 - 2019 to 2019 - 2020 of the A' Design Award & Competition.
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/97171
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/97171
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!97171
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/218687
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://cutt.ly/nr7w6mU
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Blue Chip Indulgence Restaurant
- Function
- Restaurant
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Rosy Brown, Dim Gray, Black, Tan and Dark Slate Gray
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Chaos Design Studio
- Country
- Malaysia
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2019 - 2020
- Design ID
- #97171
Credits
- Team
- Charles Khor and Vivian Khor
- Image Credits
- CDS
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The team created a design which priorities both functionality and aesthetic through fixtures and fittings such as wine rack and screens that serve the purpose of display and privacy screening, paired with dining furniture which are easily adjusted to accommodate different functions within the vicinity. Fine detailing in the selection of materials and colors further enhanced the elegant and welcoming ambiance of the fine dining restaurant which can cater to various needs of the clients.
- Inspiration
- The team set out to create a welcoming elegant Old English ambiance within the restaurant in existing old British Mansions. Inspired by restored colonial building itself, the team adopted Old English elements into the fixtures and furniture such as classic wainscot and vintage photographs. To reflect tasteful blend of old European ambiance and modern French fusion cuisine, the team integrated modernized lighting and furniture with classical aspects of ornaments and metallic elements.
- Research
- Based on the clients requests, the team researched ideas to gracefully combine classical aspects with modern elements as well as how an Old English style could be achieved while consistently displaying elegance and warmth. Working on a colonial building, the team investigated methods on the maintenance of the structure and minimization of issues with dampness in load bearing walls leaving gaps when installing panels and drilling of holes were some methods that were successfully applied.
- Challenge
- The team was challenged on how to overcome dampness of load bearing walls common in old colonial buildings while conforming to the client request to create an elegant and warm Old English style fine dining restaurant that can cater for various functions. Effective solutions were found to minimize the problem of dampness. An elegant and welcoming vibe was presented through rounded forms, metallic and wooden materials used, while adjustable furniture maximized the serviceability of the space.
- Realization and Technology
- To realising the idea for elegancy and fluency design for customise items, it involves a lot of round and arch form. We decided to start from the most basic freehand sketch which allow the full control of the design flexibility, including layout plan was also planned to set the restaurant operating flow accordingly. With the aid of AutoCAD and 3d max, we examine the practicality accurately accommodate with round form design, in terms of width, height, clearance and proportion for each factor.
- Operation and Interaction
- The restaurant is an open plan, with separate entrances for customers and for the service crew. The main entrance leads customers from the exterior compound to the restaurant through the arch corridor and a second entrance leads guests from the hotel lobby into the restaurant. The VIP room is accessible from the dining area and adjacent to courtyard. The waiting area and screens also serves the purpose to minimize undesired interaction and create a greater sense of privacy.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started on 1st May and was completed on 31st May 2019 at BLANC Restaurant Macalister Mansion in Penang Malaysia.
- Specifications
- The built-up area is a total of 3824 sqft, 2188 sqft, indoor and 1636 sqft, outdoor. The team ensured that all furniture and fittings were produced and presented with consideration. For example, the use of techniques to facilitate evaporation of water vapour in limestone bricks. Dual usage fixtures such as the wine rack made from metal rods and the arch corridor provided aesthetic elegance and practical functionality. Shipping containers were also reused as a storage room and planting area.
- Keywords
- restaurant, mansion, colonial, wainscot, old english, fine dine
