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Authenticity Residence by Wei-Li Liu Receives the Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design

Wei-Li Liu recognized 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 Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for Authenticity Residence by Wei-Li Liu, designed for MAO GUO Interior&Decoration Design Ltd.. The result belongs to the 2021 - 2022 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.

The Bronze A' Design Award Explained

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.

Regarding Authenticity Residence

Authenticity is a residential interior design completed in Taichung, Taiwan. The 132 square meter home is inspired by Wabi-sabi, a concept drawn from Japanese aesthetics, and follows a theme of tranquility. Dark wood, steel and black stone create a simple and calm atmosphere. Wood flooring marks the living room, while black stone defines the dining area. A glass brick wall brings natural light into the interior. Ample storage is provided, and eco-friendly, low formaldehyde and water resistant materials are used throughout.

About Wei-Li Liu

Mao Guo’s core value “essence” is a combination of “wood” and “one” in Chinese characters, pursuing ways to combine tradition and innovation. With 40 years of outstanding inherited woodworking craftsmanship, they know how to use professional skills and experience to integrate traditional aesthetics with cutting-edge technology. Since Mao Guo has its own carpenter team and factory, they could directly respond to customers’ needs and offer the best design solutions. While marrying woodworking with innovation as its process, the Chinese character “Ben" is the result of it, that they always remember the original intention, the essence, the reason why one started to design.

Award Record

This recognition makes Wei-Li Liu 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

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project
Authenticity Residence
Function
Residence
Category
Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Discipline
Spatial Design
Industry
Architecture and Packaging & Retail
Colors
Dim Gray, Dark Slate Gray, Gray, Dark Gray and Silver
Images
5
Client
MAO GUO Interior&Decoration Design Ltd.

The Recognition

Laureate
Wei-Li Liu
Country
Taiwan (China)
Recognition
Bronze A' Design Award
Edition
2021 - 2022
Design ID
#129800

Credits

Team
Wei-Li Li and Yi-Jun Cai
Image Credits
5: Photographer Ar Her Kuo, Authenticity, 2021.

Design Details

Unique Properties
Tranquility and Zen as its theme, the design aims to offer a big amount of storage room and a quality life. In order to make the space visually comfortable, the designer simplifies combinations that might get complicated, applying different structures to layer up the space while avoiding using too many colors. Steel items and wooden materials of darker palette creates a rough yet graceful atmosphere.
Inspiration
Inspired by the concept of Wabi-sabi, a lifestyle originated from Japanese aesthetics, the designer creates a residence second to none. With help of a 40-year-old craftsmanship experience, the designer portrays the pure, yet extraordinary joy of life, by the colors and luster of wood. Material combinations of darker tones set up a clear and neat space, offering also a great amount of storage space for the residents' needs.
Research
With abundant natural light introduced in, the space is designed close to the residents' habits. While making sure the quality and aesthetic of the space, the control systems of lighting, sound, air and temperature are also applied for the owner to manage. The use of water-proof materials, eco-friendly and bug-proof veneers make sure the daily living environment is safe and comfortable. Each corner of the design allows the residents to appreciate the space anytime, while sharing one's care and blessing with others.
Challenge
The space is decorated with eco-friendly materials that are low-in-formaldehyde and bug-resistant, making sure to offer a comfortable and safe non-toxic living space. The use of water-proof materials reduces chances to accidentally ruin the original interior decoration and the need to replace it. Furthermore, a straightforward design without over-decorating not only calms the residents down with its zen aesthetic, it also reduces possible excessive waste.
Realization and Technology
The texture of the floor beautifully separates the public space into two different areas; wood spreads out in the living room with a gentle vibe for relaxation while black stone naturally draws attention to the dining area. A glass brick wall, with a great amount of natural lights and various-colored lights embedded in the space, both serve to light up the darker-colored tone. Clear transition of textures smoothly transforms scenarios in the semi-open space.
Operation and Interaction
Dark-colored wood with greyish black tone of the living room is spacious and luminous, accompanied with greenery on the balcony. The designer makes a good use of corner space to turn it into a sphere of tranquil comfy cafe. With natural lights shining in, this corner is a detail of the space that embodies the best of how a cozy and satisfying life could be like. Little details in a precisely neat space, dark grey hue with a few red items decorating, show the effort the designer puts in.
Project Duration and Location
This project finished in March 2021 in Taichung Taiwan.
Specifications
This project is 132 square meter.
Keywords
Interior, Zen, Tranquility, Authenticity, Wabi-sabi

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