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Bodacious Auroradwelling Residential House by Sam Leong and Chew Yee Is Granted the Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Sam Leong and Chew Yee acknowledged for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2020 - 2021 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 23, 2021 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Bodacious Auroradwelling Residential House by Sam Leong and Chew Yee, designed for Surface R Interior, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category. The award was conferred within the 2020 - 2021 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 evaluated 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 Bodacious Auroradwelling Residential House
Bodacious Auroradwelling is the interior design of a two-storey corner terrace house of 3,642 square feet. The design follows a Japanese Kokoro living concept, with wood, stone and water as the main themes. The floor plan supports a smooth flow of movement from the main door to all areas of the home. Walnut wood, marble and a palette of black, beige, white and grey are repeated throughout the interior. Abstract art and statues are used as decoration. The sleek facade is paired with a landscaped garden, a patio and a water pond.
About Sam Leong and Chew Yee
Established in year 2008, Surface R is a Malaysia based interior design firm that has grown strength to strength under the leadership of founder, Stanley Leong and principal designer, Sam Leong. Complete head to toe residential design for gorgeous clients is our ultimate joy. From exterior to interior, bathroom plans, down to the furniture and furnishings, every inspired detail is caringly resoled and realized to deliver a home that is true to our clients and one they love. “Timeless & Proportion” is the key to success, and in Surface R, we believe that having a true passion to make great designs is the only path to satisfy everyone we come across.
Award Record
Sam Leong and Chew Yee is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
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/106615
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/106615
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!106615
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/279617
- Further Information from the Laureate: http://www.surface-r.com/
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Bodacious Auroradwelling Residential House
- Function
- Residential House
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Dark Gray, Silver, Saddle Brown, Dark Slate Gray and Dark Olive Green
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Surface R Interior
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Sam Leong and Chew Yee
- Country
- Malaysia
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2020 - 2021
- Design ID
- #106615
Credits
- Team
- Sam Leong and Chew Yee
- Image Credits
- Photographer, Pixelaw, 2020
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Surface R had contracted a 3,642 square feet two-storey corner terrace into a beauty of edges and corners. Though the façade is sleek with a landscaped garden, patio and water pond, what truly sets this Kokoro inspired terrace apart is its well-thought-out interior. The floor plan of this residence adheres to the chi flow - starting at the main door and moving refreshingly and smoothly to all areas of the home. A reoccurring theme of walnut wood, marble, black, beige, white, grey, and decorated with abstract art and statues are found throughout the designated space.
- Inspiration
- This residential our Chief Designer Mr Sam Leong use of Japanese Kokoro Living Concept to implement into the house design. We emphasize in wood, stone, and water into this house design. Mr Sam design philosophy of design very focus on timeless direction because good design is no boundaries on time of period, all time or any ankle should be in nice position.
- Research
- The designers research oriented towards real settings in assessing what works and what does not while focus on understanding the basic relationships and concepts. The designers discuss client's function, vision and budget, while recommend preliminary layout solutions, construction methods and material and finally recommend furniture. Designers also work on the budget estimate and schedule to ensure that the appropriate work is being done, the course of the work plan, and moreover ensure that the project deadline is met.
- Challenge
- Creative challenge that we were facing in space planning due to the 2 storey extension work in 1550 square feet while need create a spacious yet good flow layout to fulfill client's needs.
- Realization and Technology
- Principal Materials: Natural Marble, Solid Wood, Natural Veneer, Quartz, Stone, Mirror, Color Glass, Upholstery
- Operation and Interaction
- Drawing inspiration form nature, specifically the wood and stone, this home takes you on a journey that is sophisticated yet laidback, and traditional yet contemporary. Combining outdoor beauty and the sanctuary of indoor comforts.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in April 2019 in Malaysia and finished in June 2020.
- Specifications
- Project built-up size: 3,642 square feet
- Keywords
- asia, residential, modern resort, contemporary, urban living, tropical
