Press Release
Acronis Sofia Office Space by Helen Koss Receives the A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
The international grand jury of the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Helen Koss for interior space and exhibition design
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COMO, Italy, April 28, 2022 /DesignNewswire/ Acronis Sofia Office Space by Helen Koss, designed for Helen Koss Interiors, has been granted the A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The recognition forms part of 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.
The A' Design Award Explained
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.
Regarding Acronis Sofia Office Space
Acronis Sofia office area, spreads over 5 floors in one of the most progressive office buildings in Sofia, NV Tower. Helen Koss Interiors was tasked to developed an office design based on the company's brand identity. The development of the layout and the design was done via online workshops with collaboration of multiple teams within the company located worldwide. The design team implemented the highest standards of finishes, security features, hygiene and innovation. The inspiration for illumination in recreation and collaboration areas was drawn from the mesmerizing works of James Turrell.
About Helen Koss
Helen Koss is the visionary creative director behind the renowned studio, Helen Koss Interiors. With a keen eye for detail and an innate sense of style, she leads her team to craft captivating and luxurious spaces. Helen's passion for design permeates every project, resulting in award-winning interiors that blend sophistication with functionality seamlessly. Her commitment to innovation and excellence has earned her widespread acclaim in the industry, solidifying her reputation as a trailblazer in the world of interior design.
Award Record
This recognition makes Helen Koss a winner of 2 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2017 - 2018 and the 2021 - 2022 editions 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. 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/140610
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/140610
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!140610
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/157309
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.helenkoss.com/
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Acronis Sofia Office Space
- Function
- Office Space
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Midnight Blue, Black, Dark Slate Gray and Silver
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Helen Koss Interiors
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Helen Koss
- Country
- Bulgaria
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2021 - 2022
- Design ID
- #140610
Credits
- Team
- Helen Koss, Velislava Panayotova, and Cvetelina Mitkova
- Image Credits
- Alexandar Novoselski
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The office of Acronis Sofia spreads over 5 floors in one of the most progressive office buildings in Sofia, NV Tower. The concept was developed with consideration of the global company brand policies and highest standards of finishes, security, hygiene and innovation. During the challenging time of the global pandemic. The development of the design was done with collaboration and coordination of multiple teams within the company located in different countries and even continents.
- Inspiration
- The inspiration and the basis of the design development was taken from the Acronis brand, our team has developed a visual and spatial perception of the company essence, by integrating the brands ethics, values and visuals into the space. For the leisure area of the we were inspired by the works of James Terrell .
- Research
- The design was data driven, and developed based on quantitative research of data gathered from the clients data base and qualitative research based interviews and workshops with the team. The design team conducted several initial meetings in order to determine the general needs of the client. Data was collected from several locations of already existing offices of the client which are worldwide spread. The research included interviews of key employees, analysis of the space, workflow analysis and analysis of company/employees rituals gathered from the existing company sites.
- Challenge
- Coordination of multiple workshops with representatives of different verticals in the company which were located in several different sites worldwide
- Realization and Technology
- New developments in the field of Hygiene were implemented, such as self cleaning WC from CWS-boco Deutschland GmbH. Together with the HVAC technical team we were able to integrate a UV purification system into the pure air supply to the office. All areas of WC have automatic "NO TOUCH" doors in order to minimize the spread of bacteria via physical contact. All drinking water machines are from https://www.waterlogic.com/ with integrated filters and UV for maximum purification from bacteria and viruses
- Operation and Interaction
- The space was planed and decorated in such manner that it will remain unforgettable once visited. The impact of the brand DEEP BLUE COLOR is so vast on the visitors that they can not get it out of their mind. upon the entry you immediately know that you are in Acronis.
- Project Duration and Location
- Started Aug. 2020 finished Sep. 2021
- Specifications
- The total space of the designed area is 10,000 sqm.
- Keywords
- Acronis, Office design, Dark blue, brand identity, IT, Cyber security
