Crafting 1000 Scenes Coffee Shop by Hou Chun Chen and Hao Hong Lin Is Granted the A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design

Hou Chun Chen and Hao Hong Lin acknowledged for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 20, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ Crafting 1000 Scenes Coffee Shop by Hou Chun Chen and Hao Hong Lin, designed for Chian Jing Coffee, 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 2024 - 2025 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 assessed 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.

More About Crafting 1000 Scenes Coffee Shop

Crafting 1000 Scenes is a coffee shop interior located in a densely populated urban area of Taipei, Taiwan. The two-story space covers sixty-six square meters and has a narrow, elongated layout. The first floor has a four-meter ceiling shaped in vaulted curves and finished in turquoise, combined with brass-toned pendant lights. Continuous mirrors run from the facade to the ceiling, adding layering and reflection. The second floor holds seating and an evening bar, outlined by linear artificial lights. Low-VOC wood panels, mineral pigments and eco-friendly paints are used.

About Hou Chun Chen and Hao Hong Lin

Hou-Chun Chen is dedicated to interior design education, focusing on guiding and inspiring the professional growth of the next generation of designers. As an interior designer, her creations are a unique blend of Eastern and Western cultural aesthetics, seamlessly incorporated into spatial design. Hou-Chun Chen firmly believes that the relationship between space and people is one of mutual dependence and profound dialogue, fostering harmony and resonance between individuals and their environment through thoughtful design.

Award Record

This recognition makes Hou Chun Chen and Hao Hong Lin 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. 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/164622
A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/164622
Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!164622
Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/359108
Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.instagram.com/beitou_cj.coffee/

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: Crafting 1000 Scenes Coffee Shop
Function: Coffee Shop
Category: Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Discipline: Spatial Design
Industry: Architecture and Packaging & Retail
Colors: Gray, Dark Slate Gray, Dark Olive Green, Dim Gray and Rosy Brown
Images: 5
Client: Chian Jing Coffee

The Recognition

Laureate: Hou Chun Chen and Hao Hong Lin
Country: Taiwan (China)
Recognition: A' Design Award
Edition: 2024 - 2025
Design ID: #164622

Credits

Team: YANGFU DESIGN, HAO HONG LIN and HOU CHUN CHEN

Design Details

Unique Properties: Formerly an apparel store, this site is now the inaugural store for 3 young owners who delve into specialty coffee and aspire to create their own brand in northern Taiwan. The coffee shop is enriched with dining, cultural, and artistic elements. In providing a full sensory experience while optimizing sense of space, the 4-meter ceiling of the first floor is styled in vaulted curves with a refreshing turquoise color. In this densely populated urban area, this place reserves a breathable corner, a hidden sanctuary to unwind and savor the aroma of coffee.
Inspiration: The name "Chian Jing" comes from the Chinese term for "thousand scenes." The spatial expression of this coffee shop tells an engaging story through the layering of light and shadow, combined with mirror effects. Unlike most coffee shops that focus on merchandise displays or bar and seating arrangements, this project uses a variety of materials and contrasting techniques to skillfully blend the scenic delights of changing seasons. Every detail subtly enhances interaction.
Research: This 18-year-old, two-story premise sits In the midst of densely populated urban area. Its compact 66-square-meter expanse features a narrow, elongated layout. Within such confined space, the designer deftly integrates color, mirrors, strategic window openings, and juxtaposition of ceiling and facade in optimizing square footage and visual perceptions.
Challenge: The design concept draws hints from the imagination about coffee, aiming to provide a full sensory experience that conveys spirit of artisan and emotional logic in the craft of coffee-making. The first floor, boasting its innate 4-meter-height, is adorned with brass-toned pendant lights complementing the turquoise-hued ceiling. The dynamism of eclectic elements enriches the spatial ambiance, infusing a distinctive touch of classy Anglo-style. The second floor accommodates seating and the night bar. In addressing the absence of natural light source, linear lightings are arranged to fully surround and delicately outline this area.
Realization and Technology: Mirror surfaces, decorative coatings, metalwork, melamine boards, and flame retardant PVC tiles range among the primary materials adopted throughout the space. From behind the barista counter till the staircase leading to the second floor, the designer employs continuous mirrors that extend from the facade to the ceiling, creating mesmerizing effects of layering and reflection. While this serves to address a relatively long narrow layout, it simultaneously diverts one’s attention into exploring a world of mirrored fantasy.
Operation and Interaction: The entrance design is simple with large clear glass doors that create a comfortable distance from the bustling street. Inside, unobstructed sightlines lead to a vaulted turquoise ceiling above the coffee counter, giving the first floor an airy and relaxed vibe. The second floor, organized with seating and an evening bar, features a black-and-white backdrop, offering contemporary elegance. The gradation of lighting evokes thoughts on the passage of seasons. Respecting natural states and being eco-conscious, synthetic materials are minimized, using low-VOC wood panels for structural integrity.
Project Duration and Location: The project finished in August 2023. The Project’s location is in Beitou District, Taipei City, Taiwan
Specifications: This two-story, sixty-six square meter building in a densely populated urban area features a narrow layout. The designer optimizes space and visual perception with color, mirrors, and window placements. Inspired by coffee, the design provides a sensory experience. The first floor, with its 4-meter-high ceiling, features brass pendant lights and green ceiling, adding a classic British style. The second floor includes seating and a bar area, with linear artificial lights addressing the lack of natural light. Custom furniture and arrangements create a warm atmosphere with the aroma of coffee.
Keywords: Interior Design, Coffee Shop, Layering, Mirror Effects, Light and Shadow