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Min Hui Hsueh Is Honored with the Bronze A' Design Award for Whispers of Grace Residence in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Min Hui Hsueh 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 20, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for Whispers of Grace Residence by Min Hui Hsueh, designed for Share Design. The result belongs to 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 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.
About Whispers of Grace Residence
Whispers of Grace is a residential interior design for a single family home of about 50 square meters. The original layout was inefficient, with oversized beams and columns. Solid partitions were removed, and curved elements and light strips were added at the entrance, above the living room beams and along the television wall. A raised floor and transparent glass sliding doors let natural light reach the interior. A kitchen island and a Japanese style room for tea, reading and meditation complete the plan.
About Min Hui Hsueh
Share Design asserts that every space possesses a distinctive story and essence. We adhere to the principle of “discovering through sharing and creating through design,” engaging closely with our clients to understand their life narratives and needs. Our team employs professional design methodologies to translate these insights into aesthetically pleasing environments that align with their envisioned lifestyles. Recognizing that individual lifestyles and tastes vary significantly, we are dedicated to crafting interior settings that accurately reflect personal styles.
Award Record
Min Hui Hsueh 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. 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/167910
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/167910
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!167910
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/364352
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Whispers of Grace Residence
- Function
- Residence
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Black, Peru, Dark Slate Gray, Dim Gray and Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Share Design
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Min Hui Hsueh
- Country
- Taiwan (China)
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #167910
Credits
- Image Credits
- Share Design, 2025
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This renovation project transforms a single family home into a beautifully functional living space. The design team meticulously addressed the challenges posed by the original layout, which featured an inefficient arrangement and an imposing structure of oversized beams and columns. By reimagining the space to align with the owner vision, the designer skillfully removed unnecessary solid partitions and introduced graceful curved elements along with dynamic light-strip features.
- Inspiration
- A standout aspect of the design is the inclusion of a serene Japanese style room, specifically crafted to indulge the owner's passion for tea. This tranquil space is not only ideal for tea ceremonies but also serves as a versatile retreat for relaxation, contemplation, and enjoying the surrounding views. With areas designated for reading and meditation, the residence now offers a harmonious blend of functionality and aesthetic pleasure, making it a delightful sanctuary for its inhabitants.
- Research
- The kitchen is equally designed with functionality and aesthetics in mind. A central island bar was thoughtfully added, providing a versatile space for the owner to prepare meals, cook, dine, or enjoy a good book. Complementing this feature, light grey stone-patterned panels were selected to create a seamless integration between the island and walls, enhancing the room's overall harmony. Meanwhile, the cabinet fronts, crafted from rustic metal panels, introduce an intriguing texture and depth, enriching the space with a touch of industrial elegance.
- Challenge
- The design team has creatively integrated a sleeping area into one side of the living room and a serene Japanese-style room, both of which offer versatility and functionality. These two distinct spaces are artfully separated by an elegant movable wooden partition, allowing for seamless adjustments according to the owner's preferences and lifestyle needs.
- Realization and Technology
- To create a more inviting and illuminated interior space, the design team embraced an open layout for the public areas, maximizing the flow of natural light. They elegantly removed the solid partition at the back of the living room, replacing it with a sophisticated raised floor and sleek transparent glass sliding doors. This thoughtful transformation not only allows sunlight to cascade freely throughout the room but also enhances the visual expanse, making the space feel open and airy.
- Operation and Interaction
- In addition to the architectural changes, the team strategically installed ambient light strips at key locations: the entrance, above the living room beams, and along the perimeter of the TV wall. The gentle curves of these elements are designed to soften the structural presence of the beams, creating a more cohesive and inviting atmosphere. The TV wall itself is a striking feature; it extends gracefully to the ceiling, incorporating a light strip that fosters the illusion of soaring heights.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project was finalized in Taichung, Taiwan in December, 2023.
- Specifications
- The project is about 50 square meters.
- Keywords
- Interior, Design, Residence, Modern, Style
