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Shuttles of Light Residence by Wang Pin-Ho and Wang Pin-Shian Receives the Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Wang Pin-Ho and Wang Pin-Shian recognized for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 20, 2023 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for Shuttles of Light Residence by Wang Pin-Ho and Wang Pin-Shian, designed for TaG Living. The award was conferred within the 2022 - 2023 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 scored 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.
Regarding Shuttles of Light Residence
Shuttles of Light is a residential interior design for a detached house in Taiwan. The seven-story home covers 413.7 square meters of indoor space and is planned for a family of three generations. Floating steel stairs and a mezzanine with a retractable floor connect the levels and bring daylight to each floor. The footprint of partitions and stairs is reduced to allow more free space. The living room and the kitchen exchange their usual positions to improve indoor movement. Walls and ceilings are coated with lotos paint for a mineral-like texture.
About Wang Pin-Ho and Wang Pin-Shian
The award-winning amphibious design brothers are globally renowned for their unique, cutting-edge design style, which blends innovation and tradition to create distinctive products and spaces. Their expertise in exploring the essence of things enables them to use a variety of materials and technologies to bring their creations to life, and their love and passion for design are evident in every one of their works. With a portfolio that spans the globe, it is clear that these designers have made a impact on the industry and continue to inspire and innovate with every project they create.
Award Record
Wang Pin-Ho and Wang Pin-Shian 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. 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/145012
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/145012
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!145012
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/337688
- Further Information from the Laureate: http://www.tag-living.tw
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
- Shuttles of Light Residence
- Function
- Residence
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Gray, Dark Gray, Dim Gray, Silver and Lavender
- Images
- 5
- Client
- TaG Living
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Wang Pin-Ho and Wang Pin-Shian
- Country
- Taiwan (China)
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2022 - 2023
- Design ID
- #145012
Credits
- Team
- WANG PIN HO and WANG PIN SHIAN
- Image Credits
- YU-CHEN, CHAO
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The top floor provides a comfortable and independent living space for the couple, with an abundance of natural light. The space also encourages connection, allowing the couple to stay in touch with each other and the world around them. The mezzanine level, which features a retractable floor and floating steel stairs, serves as a beautiful transition between the upper and lower levels. It introduces even more light and creates a sense of continuity throughout the home. Upstairs, the sleeping area has soft and tranquil lighting, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere. The hallway, with a view of the sky, provides a bright space for changing clothes and getting ready for the day.
- Inspiration
- Shuttles of Light in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, is a detached house. The conceptual thinking started with its roughcast status and aimed to create a wonderful living space for a family of three generations. Unobstructed light is there when eating, cooking, and reading. After the estimates of the needs of each resident and with the ample areas for practical purposes, the footprint for partitions and stairs is reduced, to allow more free space and natural lighting. Light and life flow through each floor.
- Research
- After the evaluation of the needs of each resident and with the ample areas for practical purposes, the footprint for partitions and stairs is reduced, to allow more free space and natural lighting. Light and life flow through each floor.
- Challenge
- The spacious living room as a home theater, the window-side restaurant to accommodate up to eight people and the kitchen island dramatically changed the typical traffic flow indoors, with the living room and the kitchen swapping locations. This has significantly enhanced the independence and interconnectivity of each of the three areas.
- Realization and Technology
- The most special material is the lotos paint, which allows wall and ceiling parts have a mineral-like texture after being coated with it by a special process. And the key floating steel stairs with a strong structure introduce light and connect the upper level and the lower level.
- Operation and Interaction
- Light flow through each floor. After the evaluation of the needs of each resident and with the ample areas for practical purposes, the footprint for partitions and stairs is reduced, to allow more free space and natural lighting.
- Project Duration and Location
- Completed in September 2022 in Taiwan.
- Specifications
- A seven-story house. The indoor space covers 413.7 square meters.
- Keywords
- interior design,residence,a design,tagliving,silver,bronze,modern,stairs,mezzanine
