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M and W Residence by Shih Chieh Kao Is Granted the A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Shih Chieh Kao acknowledged for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 22, 2022 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for M and W Residence by Shih Chieh Kao, designed for MoreIn Design. The award was conferred within the 2021 - 2022 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 evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the A' Design Award
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
About M and W Residence
M and W is a residential interior design for a split level apartment of 43 square meters. Changes in floor level and openings of different sizes link the areas and widen the views. A composite screen of glass and mirror divides the entrance from the kitchen and keeps light flowing. A mezzanine placed above the study separates the public and private areas. A rotating television wall softens the boundary between the study and the living room. A gray platform joins the living room and the study, serving as seating and as a desk.
About Shih Chieh Kao
Kao Shin Chieh is the design director of Morein Design. Mr. Kao specializes in comprehensive thinking from the perspective of architecture, integrating needs, environment, humanities, aesthetics, budget and future growth. The home is built with the characteristics of the owner to create the most suitable appearance, paying attention to harmony and tranquility. A sense of belonging that makes people relaxed. The commercial space pays attention to the brand image and positioning, and tries different materials, styles and construction methods to create a topicality.
Award Record
Shih Chieh Kao is a winner of 5 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards span the editions from 2018 - 2019 to 2021 - 2022 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/126727
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/126727
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!126727
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/239063
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- M and W Residence
- Function
- Residence
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Silver, Dark Slate Gray, Dark Gray, Slate Gray and Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- MoreIn Design
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Shih Chieh Kao
- Country
- Taiwan (China)
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2021 - 2022
- Design ID
- #126727
Credits
- Team
- Kao Shih Chieh
- Image Credits
- Hey! Chesse
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- In the 43 square meters split level space, under the framework of extreme functional requirements, the elevation characteristics of the split level space and the flat elevation openings in various dimensions are used to guide the multi faceted relationship between each space and maximize the utilization of the floor effect. At the same time, it preserves natural lighting and extends the number of visual acres to the maximum.
- Inspiration
- The design is inspired by the love for the natural scenery of the mountains, through the modern expression technique, combined with the ups and downs of the mezzanine space, it traces the ridges of the mountains and makes the occupants explorers in the mountains and streams. Even in a limited number of acres, you can still feel the fresh and wild nature of reason and gentleness, and retain the heart of loving life and nature.
- Research
- The porch and the kitchen are divided by composite material screens to create the beauty of light and shadow between the virtual and the reality. The low porch combines the image of cracks in the rock with light to highlight the openness of the main space. We set up a mezzanine above the study room to distinguish the hierarchy between the public and private areas, while the rotating TV wall ambiguities the boundaries to form spatial continuity. On the other hand, the interlacing of iron pieces introduces a sense of cleanliness of modern style. We also separate the two sides of the mezzanine from the wall to create the image of the mountains and rocks hanging and facing each other.
- Challenge
- Because the indoor space is only 43 square meters, it is necessary to think about the expansion of the future life for single homeowner. How to put all the functions in a limited space and retain the open and penetrating visual experience is a problem that needs to be considered in this case.
- Realization and Technology
- At the entrance, the porch and the kitchen are separated by glass and mirror composite screens to divert the moving lines and retain the flow of light, which brings the aesthetic effect of virtual and real. The low entrance hallway is set like a crack in the rock and combined with light, highlighting the open and bright feeling of the main living space. The original layout has a height difference between the living room and the study. In response to the needs of use, we set up a mezzanine above the study, so that the levels of the public and private areas can be distinguished, just like the different stages of the mountain.
- Operation and Interaction
- In the multi layered space with high and low drops, the homeowner is like a mountaineering explorer, discovering different scenery and moods at every turn of the peaks and different angles of vision. When alone, you can work and exercise in the multifunctional study room, or read a book in the reading area beside the bed. The stairs become a platform to look at the outdoor scenery, and get along with the soul comfortably in the mountains and forests. When family and friends pay a visit, you can cook and share meals in the kitchen, or lean on the rock stairs to talk and interact freely.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started and finished in August 2020 in Taiwan.
- Specifications
- The bedroom on the mezzanine floor is located on the overhanging rock block of the mountain. The two sides are separated by transparent glass and hollow, and the dressing room becomes the opposite mountain. The hollowed out iron staircase and the study room in the descending area are mainly indigo blue, describing waterfalls and quiet deep pools. The details of the iron structure are wrapped in leather, and they are parasitic vines between the mountain trails. When the user walks between the steps, the bird lights on the patio, as if being disturbed by the explorers visit, fly lightly and gracefully between the valleys.
- Keywords
- Interior, Design, House, Residence
