Press Release
House of Forest PlayCapsule Entertainment by Fineland Architecture and Studio Revo Receives the Silver A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
The international grand jury of the 2019 - 2020 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Fineland Architecture and Studio Revo for interior space and exhibition design
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COMO, Italy, April 22, 2020 /DesignNewswire/ House of Forest PlayCapsule Entertainment by Fineland Architecture and Studio Revo, designed for Fineland, has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to the 2019 - 2020 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached 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 Silver A' Design Award Means
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 House of Forest PlayCapsule Entertainment
House of Forest PlayCapsule is a 180 square meter indoor play space for children. The interior hosts book readings, craft workshops and lectures, and it also serves as a care center where parents can leave children in a safe place. The design is inspired by traditional Chinese paper cutting, and 2D and 3D patterns recreate an ancient tree from fairy tales. Color coating, wood veneer, carpet and terrazzo form the surfaces. Simple furniture, safe corners and protected columns support safety, while a gentle maze layout encourages exploration.
Award Record
With this recognition, Fineland Architecture and Studio Revo is a winner of 3 A' Design Awards. All of the awards belong to the 2019 - 2020 edition 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/104610
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/104610
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!104610
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/276389
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- House of Forest PlayCapsule Entertainment
- Function
- Entertainment
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Dark Olive Green, Dim Gray, Gray and Silver
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Fineland
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Fineland Architecture and Studio Revo
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2019 - 2020
- Design ID
- #104610
Credits
- Team
- Liebao Chen and the practice team.
- Image Credits
- Photography by Mendo Wong.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This project is a small playhouse for children that offers activities such as book readings, craft workshops, lectures, etc. As well, it also works as a care center for parents to settle children in a safe place when they are enjoying in no-child sites.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the traditional art of Chinese paper cutting, 2D and 3D techniques were both integrated in the project, bringing to life an ancient tree from fairy tales into the modern world. The architects visually turned elements of nature into patterns with smooth palette and lighting sets. For young-age children, safety is the primary concern of all. Simple furniture and accessories fill the volumes complemented by no-harm disposal, such as corners, columns, and touchable stuff.
- Research
- What kind of space that is suitable for children? absolutely it is not a space that failed kids and they are indulged in playing phones or tablets. Playing happily is the best way to release their nature. Patterns, colorful palette and safe care are the primary concerning to create a space that attracts children. The most important of all, appropriate maze design can improve their the spirit of exploration.
- Challenge
- Combination of 2D and 3D techniques inspired in traditional Chinese paper cutting arts to bring to life an ancient tree from fairy tales. Customers demand a strong and alluring visual impact on the main entrance. The team developed the concept of a tree, a colorful tree consisting of superimposed 2D leaves that gradually grow into 3D versions of themselves. The piece functions in an abstract and artistic plane at the same time, its uniqueness makes both, adults and children enjoy it alike.
- Realization and Technology
- Color coating, wood venee, carpet, terrazzo
- Operation and Interaction
- This special space followed the library, club, swimming pool and restaurant was created for children to have their own time when their parents don't have time to take care of them.
- Project Duration and Location
- This project started in May, 2019 and completed in November, 2019 in Heshan, Guangdong Province, China.
- Keywords
- entertainment, relaxing
