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Eastern Institute for Advanced Study Build by Yasha Design and Research Institute Is Granted the Silver A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Yasha Design and Research Institute honored 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 23, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Silver A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for Eastern Institute for Advanced Study Build by Yasha Design and Research Institute. 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 scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Silver A' Design Award Means
The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
About Eastern Institute for Advanced Study Build
Eastern Institute for Advanced Study is an interior design project for the teaching buildings of a technology institute in Ningbo. The design covers 1.5 million square meters. Each building has a distinct character. The Engineering Building uses suspended steel wire mesh and wall mechanisms for an industrial feel. The School of Life Sciences integrates plants. The Information Building uses metallic materials and interactive installations. Flexible furniture and adaptable teaching areas support an open and collaborative learning environment.
About Yasha Design and Research Institute
YAS DESIGN is a design and research Institute directly underYASHA GROUP established in 2005.Headquartered in Hangzhou,YAS DESIGN has more than 60 design institutes covering Beijing,Shenzhen,Chengdu,Chongqing, Jinan and other major cities in China.YAS Design and Research Institute is the first company registered to set up a professional design institute in China's building decoration industry. It has formed strategic alliances with Tsinghua University Academy of Arts and Design,China Academy of Art and other domestic top design schools and institutions, adhering to the design development path of combining professional training and resource integration.
Award Record
With this recognition, Yasha Design and Research Institute is 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
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/164752
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/164752
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!164752
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/357022
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Eastern Institute for Advanced Study Build
- Function
- Build
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Gray, Dark Gray, Dim Gray, Silver and Light Gray
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Yasha Design and Research Institute
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #164752
Credits
- Team
- Xu Xin, Wang Shan, Zhang Jisen, Tao Ye, Zhang Yang, Zou Sicong, Wang Junrui, Wu Yufei, Bian Hui, Wu Lei, Shi Yuezong, Wang Huaizhuang, Tang Jie ,Xiao Bin, Wang Sheng, Gaoyang Fangfei ,Zhao Xinpeng, Wang Hao, Li Hongbo, Yang Yi, Zhang Ying
- Image Credits
- Yasha Design and Research Institute
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Mr. Yu Renrong, a reputed entrepreneur, has collaborated with the Zhejiang Provincial Government and the Ningbo Municipal Government to establish the Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo. This institution aims to cultivate exceptional scientific and technological talent and aspires to be a prestigious century old university on a global scale. The interior design team has adhered to, and will incorporate the principles of a classic century old campus in the design of each teaching building.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the design philosophies of the world's leading institutions, the team aims to create an open, collaborative, and inspiring learning environment, making every interior design distinctive.
- Research
- In the predesign phase, the team conducted an extensive analysis of typical campus cases at home and abroad. These works include surveying comparable institutions, identifying key strengths and challenges in their designs, and examining material options suited for the geographical and climatic contexts of research-oriented institutions, in order to ensure that the design proposal is not only distinctive but also feasible and practical in real scenario applications.
- Challenge
- In line with the specific needs of the institution, the design is advised to distinguish itself and adhere to the principles of establishing a long lasting prestigious institution. This calls upon the efforts to fulfill the fundamental design criteria and execute a creative design approach benchmarked to the standards of a top tier university. The design team spent a lot of time in preparing and revising creative solutions.
- Realization and Technology
- The design varies from building to building. The Engineering Building features robust mechanized elements such as suspended steel wire gauze and wall mechanisms to confer an industrial feel,the School of Life Sciences integrates ecological plants to liven the atmosphere lively,and the Information Building renders a technological ambiance through the use of metallic materials and interactive information installations.
- Operation and Interaction
- The versatility of spaces is achieved through the flexible setup of furniture and the design of adaptable teaching areas. A variety of colors, materials, artworks, and space configurations are used to foster an academic environment that fits with the identity of each building and underlines the cultural philosophy and values of the institution.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project commenced in July 2023 and was completed in July 2024.
- Specifications
- 1.5 million square meters
- Keywords
- Education, Interior Design, Humanities, Independence, Features
